Tag: Customs Modernization and Tariff Act
BOC requires all PH importers to submit a list of importables
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is now mandating all Philippine importers to submit a copy of their list of importable items submitted to and...
WTO PH trade policy review: CMTA commendable but business environment stands...
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has welcomed the Philippines’ implementation of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) and other trade facilitation measures, but...
Faster disposition of overstaying cargoes ordered by PH Customs
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has taken steps to hasten the disposition of overstaying cargoes in ports, mainly through public auction.
In a memorandum...
PH Customs revives post-clearance audit unit
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has formally reactivated its Post Clearance Audit Group (PCAG) to scrutinize and validate the customs records of importers...
42 draft orders on PH Customs act issued so far
The implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) will be contained in about 42 customs administrative orders (CAOs)...
PH Customs turning to foreign partners for ICT modernization plan
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is tapping international institutions for the implementation of its automation project, according to Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña.
The customs...
Immediate adoption of e-AWB in PH urged
The Philippine air cargo industry should not wait for government to mandate the use of electronic messaging and electronic submission of air waybill and...
PH Customs books highest monthly collection of P42B in Oct
An increase in import value resulting from a higher foreign exchange rate and oil price as well as improved valuation and classification brought in...
Warning: Here Comes An Empowered Customs Audit Group
Malacañang has recently issued Executive Order (EO) No. 46 (dated October 20, 2017) entitled “Reviving the Post Clearance Audit Function of the Philippine Bureau...
PH President orders return of post-clearance audit to Customs
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has revived the post-clearance audit function and returned it to the Bureau of Customs (BOC) from the Department of Finance...
