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Information capsule: What does it mean to be an observer, associate state, or full member of the Pacific Alliance (PA)?

The regional bloc made up of Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru allows three different levels of participation for its trading partners:...

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News capsule: Announcement from the Government of Costa Rica on the negotiation process for accession to the PA

Ref: Pacific Alliance (AP) The Presidency of the Republic announced, on July 8, its decision to resume...

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Information capsule: New customs rules for the import of ships, aircraft, machinery, and equipment rented or leased.

Ref: Reform Law to the General Customs Law of Costa Rica (Law No.10271) Importing in Costa Rica a...

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Information capsule: Artificial intelligence and its impact on the tariff classification of goods subject to foreign trade

Ref: Tariff Classification Technology influences every aspect of our lives. In the past, customs experts...

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Information Capsule: Reminder of requirements associated with signing certificates of origin under CAFTA-DR

Ref: CAFTA-DR The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the United States, Central America, and the Dominican Republic, known by its acronym in Spanish...

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Information capsule: New provision encouraging voluntary compliance with customs obligations

Ref: Reform Law to the General Customs Law No.10271 of 06/29/2022 Prior to the reform of the Law...