BOC takes lead in forming multiagency unit on port issues
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is spearheading the creation of an interagency body composed of government agencies and port stakeholders and users that will…
BOC, PEZA in renewed partnership to further automate operations
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) renewing their cooperation to further improve…
PH freeport zone perks largely untapped—customs expert
Traders and investors are encouraged to take advantage of the trade benefits and cost savings in Freeport zones, especially those in Northern Luzon. International…
ICTSI’s Laguna dry port gets ready for higher box volumes
The Laguna Gateway Inland Container Terminal (LGICT), the dry port facility of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) located in Southern Luzon, is gearing…
More PEZA locators migrate to Phase 1 of electronic zone transfer system
More volunteer users have joined the Electronic Zone Transfer System’s (eZTS) first phase, which covers the internal transfer of goods within an economic zone,…
Phase 1 of PEZA e-transfer of goods system takes effect by Aug
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) will mandatorily implement by August 16 the Electronic Zone Transfer System’s (eZTS) first phase, which covers internal transfer…
Complying with PH Customs’ Airfreight “e-Manifest Switch-on”
We are sharing the latest advisories issued by Cargo Data Exchange Center, Inc (CDEC) to help stakeholders comply with the advance e-manifest submission and…
PH customs brokers seek deferment of e-submission of air manifest
The Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc is requesting the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) to defer the strict implementation of the “switch-on” mode for…
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…
Port operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) will construct the Philippines’ first barge terminal for shipping containers between the Port of Manila and…
December 18, 2016
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Projected BOC Automation Initiatives
A stakeholder review of draft regulations for strict implementation of the mandatory advance submission of air manifest as well as the proposed submission of…
November 30, 2013
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New Developments in e2m AEDS, PEZA, AEDS and Air e-Manifest
1st Batch of Successful Electronic Lodgements To e2m AEDS IT’S confirmed! The initial batch of electronic lodgements to e2m Automated Export Declaration System (AEDS)…
July 11, 2011
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CAO 4-2008A – Revised Rules on Importation of Resin
ABOUT two months ago, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) issued an order disallowing the importation of resin through customs bonded warehouses (CBWs). Customs Memorandum…
August 25, 2008
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Issues on PEZA and Freeport Shipments
More commonly known as ‘Free Zones’, PEZA zones and Free Ports (e.g. Clark and Subic) have been under increasing scrutiny from tax and customs…
July 14, 2008
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Violation of CBW Rules
Customs Bonded Warehouses, CBWs for short, are presently under increasing scrutiny not only from customs authorities but also from various government task forces. The…
April 7, 2008
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Proposed Anti-Smuggling Bills
There are presently pending bills in Congress (both Senate and House of Representatives) providing for measures to curb smuggling in our customs borders. While…
