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However, we have been informed through Clecat (European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistics and Customs Services) that there are still a number of uncertainties regarding the proof of origin; application of preferential tariff treatment and the requirement of specific certificates for some goods. In order to provide companies with the necessary legal certainty, these matters must first be clarified further. The full press release of the European Commission can be found <a href=\"http:\/\/europa.eu\/rapid\/press-release_IP-19-785_en.htm\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/shipex.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/rawpixel-711102-unsplash-1024x600.jpg\" alt=\"agreement\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"agreement\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) was signed in Tokyo on 17 July 2018. 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