Various issues weigh on BOC as it drafts e-commerce rules
As the Bureau of Customs (BOC) drafts its rules on cross-border e-commerce, it finds itself confronted with a multitude of potential issues related to…
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)…
Draft order tackles PH gov’t right of compulsory acquisition for undervalued goods
The draft order outlining Philippine guidelines for implementing the government’s right of compulsory acquisition has been issued. The proposed customs administrative order (CAO) will…
BOC’s tight balancing act: Trade facilitation and revenue generation
Much has transpired a year since Philippine Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon assumed the leadership of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in July 2016. He…
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…
PH customs rules operationalizing higher de minimis value take effect
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) guidelines governing duty- and tax-exempt importation of shipments falling within the increased de minimis value of P10,000 and…
Draft BOC orders on postal items, baggage processing seek feedback
A draft customs administrative order (CAO) implementing provisions on the handling of the clearance of postal items and another on the processing of traveler…
Draft PH customs order hikes tax exemption for balikbayan boxes
A draft customs administrative order (CAO) governing the consolidated shipment of duty- and tax-free balikbayan boxes (personal effects from overseas Filipino workers) and increasing their…
New PH Customs order implements advance ruling system
The customs order that establishes an advance ruling system for valuation and rules of origin (RO) concerning import and export merchandise in the Philippines…
Draft memo aims to set in motion new PH de minimis rule
A draft Customs Administrative Order (CAO) that operationalizes the de minimis rule under the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) has been released by…
Customs modernization act may be signed into law this week – Lina
The Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) may be signed into law by Philippine President Benigno Aquino III this week, Customs commissioner Alberto Lina…
