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…
Draft order outlines PH clearance procedures for air express cargoes
The Philippine Department of Finance and Bureau of Customs (BOC) have released for public comment the draft order guiding the clearance procedures for air…
PH customs agents seize 4 marijuana pouches at Pasay warehouse
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently intercepted a package containing marijuana valued at P102,900 at the Central Mail Exchange Center warehouse in Pasay…
PH rules on operation of customs facilities, warehouses proposed
The draft order that provides guidelines for the establishment, operation, supervision, and control of customs facilities and warehouses (CFWs) in the Philippines has been…
Draft PH customs ruling details conditional tax, duty exemption for certain imports
The draft order governing the grant of conditional tax and/or duty exemptions for certain importations listed in Section 800 of the Customs Modernization and…
As mandated under the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), a new order on the accreditation and regulation of information processors—also known as value-added…
Draft PH customs order sets rules on cargo manifest
The Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) have released a draft customs order that will implement measures relating to the…
BOC clarifies surcharge issue in undervaluation, misdeclaration cases
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has explained issues surrounding how surcharge should be applied in cases of undervaluation, misclassification, and misdeclaration as stipulated…
Proposed customs order on seizure, forfeiture and appeals process released
The draft rule implementing government seizure and forfeiture proceedings against goods and transport vehicles suspected of violating provisions of the Philippine Customs Modernization and…
Draft PH customs order outlines process for handling transshipments
THE draft customs administrative order (CAO) on how to treat and process foreign goods for transshipment, as provided under the new Philippine Customs Modernization…
PH finance department highlights role of customs brokers
Customs brokers play a crucial role as a lead partner in the administration’s campaign to lick official corruption, eliminate poverty, and promote trade and…
