BOC releases guidelines for submission of advance declaration to CTS

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued operational guidelines on the submission by foreign carriers and their agents of the advance cargo declaration and…

PH AEO program for roll out in first half

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will finally implement its Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program by the first semester of this year, according to Assessment…

Customs Modernization and Tariff Act Series 2: Background and History of CMTA

This is the second in a series of articles on the Philippine Customs Modernization and and Tariff Act. For Series 1, click here. Preliminary…

Iran, PH to cooperate on customs issues

THE Philippines and Iran have agreed to cooperate in extending mutual administrative assistance on customs issues involving the two countries. The Bureau of Customs…

Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)

OF late, we have been hearing a lot about new programs on customs-business partnerships brought about by the continuing need to secure international trade…