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The Bureau of Customs’ revised policy covering charges for off-dock container yard/container freight stations will take effect on July 19, 2025
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Customs Memorandum Order No. 02-2025 is an addendum to CMO No. 41-2015, which provides revised uniform rates charged by off-dock CY/CFS
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In particular, it adopts a one-rate charge system and standardizes the adjustment based on the periodic rate of increase of arrastre and wharfage fees promulgated by the Philippine Ports Authority
The Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) revised policy covering charges for off-dock container yard/container freight stations (CY/CFS) will take effect on July 19, 2025.
Customs Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 02-2025 is an addendum to CMO No. 41-2015, which provides revised uniform rates charged by off-dock CY/CFS.
CMO 02-2025 now covers shipments delivered to off-dock and off-terminal customs facilities and warehouses (CFWs) operators.
In particular, it adopts a one-rate charge system and standardizes the adjustment based on the periodic rate of increase of arrastre and wharfage fees promulgated by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). This means all CFW rates shall automatically be adjusted proportionately based on the rate of increase of arrastre and wharfage fees implemented by the PPA, except for documentation and Online Release System (OLRS) charges.
“This measure ensures consistency and predictability in logistics costs. It reflects our commitment to efficient governance and aligns with our goal of making trade easier and more equitable for all stakeholders,” Customs commissioner Bienvenido Rubio said in a statement.
Under CMO 02-2025, the following rates shall be inserted in CMO-41-2015:
Regular rates (charge per bill of lading)
- Documentation – P1,474.55
- OLRS – P147.46
- Automated Inventory Management System (IMS) – P340, inclusive of value-added tax
Charges per revenue ton (RT):
- Storage (from date of stripping and storage in the warehouse) – P88.47
- Arrastre and wharfage – P552.96
- Stripping and cargo out handling – P2,211.82
- Transfer fee/trucking fee – P737.27
Special rates:
- Insurance charge (if there is general insurance or no waiver of cargo claims against the off-dock CY/CFS) – 1/8 of 1% of free on board value or P682.66, whichever is higher
- Heavy lift/oversize (over 3 RT oversize single unit cargo) – P3,892.80 per RT
Dangerous cargo to include hazardous cargo if special handling and/or other charges are imposed by the terminal facility – 100% surcharge for storage stripping and handling to be imposed on the owner of the dangerous/hazardous cargo.
All rates are subject to VAT.
BOC encourages all stakeholders—importers, brokers, logistics operators, and consumers—to familiarize themselves with the updated rates and procedures. – Roumina Pablo
