Tag: Customs Modernization and Tariff Act
PH Customs sets rules for clearance of postal matters
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released rules on the clearance process for postal items, as prescribed under the Customs Modernization and Tariff...
Revised PH Customs draft order prescribes rules for accrediting VASPs
A revised draft customs administrative order (CAO) covering the accreditation and regulation of information processors—also known as value-added service providers (VASPS)—has been released by...
PH Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act IRR takes effect in June
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act of 2016, which takes effect...
PH Customs order tackles requests for public info
The Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) have laid down the draft rules that will govern requests for non-confidential and...
Proposed PH customs rule sets clearance protocol for on-board courier baggage
Regulations for on-board courier (OBC) baggage clearance formalities at international airports in the Philippines have been drafted and are now awaiting public feedback.
The Department...
Importer registration process in PH Customs drafted
The draft order covering the process of importer registration at the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has been released.
Position papers on the draft CAO,...
Draft PH customs rule guides handling of stores aboard foreign air,...
The Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) have released the draft administrative order that will implement the provisions of the...
Import 101: Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Draft order outlines PH clearance procedures for air express cargoes
The Philippine Department of Finance and Bureau of Customs (BOC) have released for public comment the draft order guiding the clearance procedure for air...
PH customs sets baggage clearance rules for air, sea travellers
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued rules for clearance procedures involving air and sea travelers and crew, as well as their baggage,...
