BOC lays down rules for clearance of postal matters
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released rules on the clearance process for postal items, as prescribed under the Customs Modernization and Tariff…
Civil remedies for uncollected customs charges enshrined in proposed PH rule
The Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) have released draft guidelines for implementing civil remedies in collecting duties and taxes…
Revised PH Customs draft order prescribes rules for accrediting VASPs
A revised draft customs administrative order (CAO) covering the accreditation and regulation of information processors—also known as value-added service providers (VASPS)—has been released by…
Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act IRR takes effect in June
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act of 2016, which takes effect…
Special PH customs inspection team formed to fast track probe into undervalued shipments
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has created a Special Inspection Team (SIT) to expedite examination of shipments alerted for undervaluation. The team was…
BOC on alert as ransomware infects IT systems worldwide
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) assured stakeholders it is taking the necessary precautions to avoid being hit by the recently released global “ransomware” virus…
Draft order draws up rules for PH customs service fee collection
The Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) have proposed rules covering the process of collecting customs service fees from stakeholders.…
The Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) have laid down the draft rules that will govern requests for non-confidential and…
Mobile phones and chargers brought in by an airline passenger who reportedly could not produce the required import permit were recently seized by agents…
NMM Customs Brokers unveils initial stage of service automation project
Manila-based Nague Malic Magnawa (NMM) & Associates Customs Brokers has soft-launched its improved and enhanced automated system that facilitates easier operations and transactions with…
Regulations for on-board courier (OBC) baggage clearance formalities at international airports in the Philippines have been drafted and are now awaiting public feedback. The…
BOC runs after New San Jose Builders for tax debts
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has initiated a complaint against real estate developer New San Jose Builders Company and its three surety companies…
The draft order covering the process of importer registration at the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has been released. Position papers on the draft…
Mighty’s legal woes mount as BIR mulls more charges
Philippine cigarette manufacturer Mighty Corp. is facing a string of additional criminal complaints involving tax liabilities of over P27 billion for the alleged possession…
