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Sep 1, 1999customs lawforfeituretariff and customs codeillegal removalbuyer bewareadministrative law
Customs Forfeiture in the Philippines: Illegal Removal of Goods and the Buyer Beware Rule
When goods are illegally removed from customs custody, forfeiture can reach any buyer, even one claiming good faith. Learn the rules.