BOC launches Cargo Targeting System; no penalties yet for non-compliance

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) launched on October 16 the Cargo Targeting System (CTS), a World Customs Organization (WCO) enterprise solution, which will allow…

BOC fires up cloud-based server for advance manifest system

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) on June 2 launched a cloud-based server dedicated to handling advance manifest system (AMS) submissions and transactions. The…

Carriers appeal for tolerance in initial implementation of PH advance manifest policy

Shipping lines are hoping the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) will not be too strict when it starts applying new rules on the advance…

BOC requires earlier submission of sea manifest

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is now requiring a much earlier submission of the sea manifest. Customs Administrative Order (CAO) No. 01-2016, dated January…