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ASEAN Launches Plan to Speed Up Customs Clearance

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations recently launched a plan to expedite customs clearance among member countries, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council reported June 29. The plan will offer “a number of benefits” under a mutual recognition arrangement to…

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companies that are validated as an authorized economic operator by an ASEAN nation, including less documentation and cargo inspection. The companies will also benefit from “priority treatment” if they are chosen for inspection. The plan is expected to be approved by all ASEAN members before year-end.