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PH Customs issues rules for Enhanced Goods Declaration Verification System
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued guidelines for implementing the enhanced goods declaration verification system (EGDVS), which involves random assignment of appraisers and...
PH Customs takes lead in forming multiagency unit on port issues
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is spearheading the creation of an interagency body composed of government agencies and port stakeholders and users that...
PH Customs sets Aug 1 pilot run for online goods declaration...
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) plans to start the pilot implementation of its enhanced goods declaration verification system (EGDVS) on August 1, covering...
PH fuel marking system to kick off in Q4
The Philippine Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) fuel marking system is expected to start by the last quarter of this year, following bidding for establishment...
MSMEs to benefit from ITC-WCO Rules of Origin Facilitator
The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) recently unveiled a new initiative that will enable micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)...
PH Customs study to identify cause of cargo clearance delays
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) will conduct a time release study (TRS) to identify cause of delays in the clearance of cargoes and...
E-transfer of PH cargoes to off-dock yards starts pilot run
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) on June 18 began pilot-testing the electronic transfer of consolidated containerized cargoes from the Port of Manila (POM)...
New PH Customs order updates ruling on alert orders
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has revised the rules on the electronic/manual issuance and lifting of alert orders.
Customs commissioner Isidro Lapeña on May...
PH Customs engages Webb Fontaine to improve electronic-to-mobile system
The Philippines’ Bureau of Customs (BOC) Management Information System and Technology Group (MISTG) is implementing projects and measures to enhance the performance of the...
PH, US looking at exploring FTA, bolstering trade and investment ties
The Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) met with a delegation from the United States to further trade and investment ties and continue...
