BOC launches AEO program for 2020 implementation

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Dec 2 formally launched its Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Program for full implementation next year. Customs commissioner Rey…

BOC drafts order on AEO program for importers, exporters

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has drafted an order that will implement the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program for importers and exporters, and is…

PH AEO program for roll out in first half

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will finally implement its Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program by the first semester of this year, according to Assessment…

Customs Modernization and Tariff Act Series 3: New Concepts and Revised Policies

For Series 1, click here. For Series 2, click here. We have previously mentioned that while the initial draft of the Customs Modernization and…

IVSP Terms of Reference

IN August of last year, we wrote that the Bureau of Customs (BOC) was finalizing its plan to outsource certain customs functions in order…

BOC Third Party Validators

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) is finalizing rules which will result in the outsourcing of certain customs functions to the private sector, and which…

Latest Update on Customs Automation

IN the last three years, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has been implementing its latest automation program, funded mostly from its P500-million computerization project…

Draft Customs rules on AEO

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the private sector, led by the Aircargo Forwarders of the Philippines, Inc (AFPI), last week held a conference-workshop…