BOC sues importers, brokers accused in P20M smuggling cases
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has filed five criminal cases against several importers and customs brokers, accusing them of smuggling more or less P20.5…
AISL: BOC’s authority over lines excludes issues on freight rates, other charges
The Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL) has pointed out that while the Philippines’ Bureau of Customs (BOC) may register and regulate foreign shipping…
BOC files criminal raps vs employees, consignees over MCT smuggling schemes
The Bureau of Customs on September 7 filed criminal charges against 12 individuals involved in smuggling schemes at the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT)-Phividec. The…
Use transaction value to assess shipments, Lapeña reminds BOC officers
Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña has reiterated to Bureau of Customs (BOC) officials to adhere to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Customs Valuation Agreement and…
BOC probe yields P12M shipment of misdeclared onions at Manila port
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has intercepted six forty-foot equivalent units of containers carrying misdeclared onions worth an estimated P12 million at the Manila…
BOC releases revised order on duty-, tax-free import of consolidated balikbayan boxes
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has finally issued the amended order implementing duty- and tax-free importation into the Philippines of consolidated balikbayan (personal effects)…
BOC to craft order on regulation of foreign shipping lines
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has created a team that will draft a customs administrative order (CAO) on the registration and regulation of international…
The Philippines’ Bureau of Customs (BOC) Management Information System and Technology Group (MISTG) has programmed short- and medium-term automation projects to modernize the agency’s…
BOC alerts misdeclared magnetic lifter in Manila port
Customs commissioner Isidro Lapeña inspected on Aug 15 five alerted containers that arrived at the Port of Manila (POM) for possible misdeclaration. The shipment from China…
Cebu, Davao business leaders highlight trade facilitation gaps in the regions
Enhanced ease of doing business and lower regulatory costs are the top recommendations of Cebu and Davao traders to improve trade facilitation and boost…
