Starting this month,the Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) will work with various trade regulatory government agencies (TRGAs) in a series of tariff harmonization and…
Alerted shipments for inspection within 48 hours, says BOC chief
Philippine Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña has ordered that alerted shipments be inspected within 48 hours to prevent corruption. Customs stakeholders fear receiving alert orders…
TradeNet is online platform for PH National Single Window
The National Single Window (NSW) Steering Committee, a high-level team chaired by the secretary of the Philippine Department of Finance (DOF), has agreed to…
Draft PH order on entry process for imports set for public hearing
The Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) have released the draft customs administrative order (CAO) implementing provisions of the Customs…
BOC x-ray units ordered to submit all shipments for final evaluation
Philippine Customs commissioner Nicanor Faeldon reiterated to all Bureau of Customs (BOC) officials and employees that all shipments that undergo x-ray examination must still…
BOC seminar to teach cargo clearance without engaging customs brokers
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will hold a whole-day seminar on August 19 on basic customs procedures, rules, and regulations to help importers and exporters…
