The pitfalls of free trade agreements – claiming back duty paid due to error

Samuel Draginich Global Trade Compliance, INTRAL Corporation (United States/Vietnam)
November 27, 2021
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The pitfalls of free trade agreements – claiming back duty paid due to error

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Let’s examine one specific pitfall importers/exports frequently fall victim to when trading under the auspices of a free trade agreement.
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