BOC suspends 70 traders, 45 brokers for import description violation
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has indefinitely suspended the accreditation of 70 importers and 45 customs brokers for describing imported goods in general…
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) will outsource some functions of its broker and importer accreditation unit to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)…
BROKERS, importers and other stakeholders dealing with the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) should be prepared for changes in the agency. In his recent…
THE Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has created a technical working group that would “ensure proper vetting of personnel assignments and designations” in the…
PH Customs pins reform hopes on 5 deputy commissioners
THE entry of five new deputy commissioners at the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) will hopefully change the performance of the agency, Customs Commissioner…
Much expected from new PH customs deputy commissioners
LOGISTICS industry stakeholders have high hopes that the five new deputy commissioners at the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) would bring much needed reform…
October 2, 2013
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Customs Brokers Act II
LAST December 15, 2009, former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed and approved the passage of Republic Act No. 9853, entitled: “An Act Amending RA 9280…
August 9, 2010
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New Valuation Rules for Vehicles
THE Department of Finance (DoF), Bureau of Customs (BoC) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Joint Order (JO) 1-2010 dated April 5,…
June 28, 2010
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Bulk Cargo Survey
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) is now implementing the Bulk and Break Bulk Cargo Clearance Enhancement Program (BBBCCEP) as provided under Customs Administrative Order…
June 21, 2010
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Logistics Industry Concerns for 2010
During the PortCalls Cargo Economics Conference held last October 15, 2009, we made a presentation on the key industry concerns for 2010. We have…
