Nov 16 seminar to guide businesses on trade planning, customs compliance
Singapore and the Philippines’ leading trade and customs experts will conduct a seminar on “Managing Your International Trade in the Philippines and Beyond in…
In recent years, digital commerce has grown tremendously and this has greatly affected how people conduct their trading transactions. We all have heard of…
Preparing for Customs Audit, Ensuring Trade Compliance
Our previous article discussed the expanded powers of the Bureau of Customs Post Clearance Audit Group (PCAG). This article will discuss how importers and…
PH freeport zone perks largely untapped—customs expert
Traders and investors are encouraged to take advantage of the trade benefits and cost savings in Freeport zones, especially those in Northern Luzon. International…
Import/Export Management: What You Need to Know (Part 2)
(Last of a two-part column. For the first part, click here.) Study Incoterms 2010*. International Commercial Terms (Incoterms) provides the international standard for international sales…
(First of a two-part series.) The massive growth in international trade and the proliferation of regional and bilateral trading agreements have made international trade…
Genuine customs reform requires a mix of ingredients, says former BOC official
Aside from implementing the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), there are three other elements needed to achieve genuine customs reform, according to a…
Supply Chain Management Series: Ethics in Purchasing and Supply—Part 1
This is the first article in our series on International Supply Chain Management, which will include topics relating to the corporate supply chain environment,…
Traditional Role of Customs Historically, customs administrations all over the world have served as state “gatekeepers”, taking jurisdiction on anything and everything that move…
In recent years e-commerce has grown exponentially, with many offshore purchases now done through online sites. Unfortunately, first-time importers have encountered difficulties when clearing…
Customs Modernization and Tariff Act Series 6: Titles IV and V (Import and Export Clearance)
Series 1, click here. Series 2, click here. Series 3, click here. Series 4, click here. Series 5, click here Title IV of the Customs Modernization and…
