PH Customs rules out on registration of non-regular importers
Guidelines on the registration of a non-regular importer (NRI), formerly known as a once-a-year importer, to the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) Client Profile Registration…
BOC clarifies rule on CPRS activation for entities accredited by other government agencies
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has clarified its ruling on activating the Client Profile Registration System (CPRS) of entities accredited by other government agencies.…
BOC issues rules on processing CPRS activation, renewing brokers’ accreditation
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released guidelines and identified functions of offices that renew the accreditation of customs brokers and activate the…
Brokers’ accreditation decentralized from AMO to district collectors
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has decentralized the issuance of customs brokers’ renewal of accreditation as well as activation of the Client Profile…
Update incorrect contact details or face suspension, BOC warns importers
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is calling out to 3,571 importers to correct or update their non-working contact details with the agency, warning…
BOC Cebu to require use of e2m for exports starting May 1
From May 1, all export declarations (EDs) through the Port of Cebu will have to be lodged using the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC)…
April 16, 2014
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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…
April 20, 2009
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What is the New System?
FOR many years now, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has been slowly implementing its P500-million automation program. In recent weeks, the bureau has been…
April 6, 2009
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Electronic Accreditation of Importers and Forwarders
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) has recently issued several guidelines that will directly impact the present manual system for accrediting and verifying entities (importers,…
January 26, 2009
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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…
August 11, 2008
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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…
June 30, 2008
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New Customs Registration Program
AS a general rule, any article imported into the Philippines will require the prior accreditation or registration of the importer/consignee with the Bureau of…
