Box security fee collection, advance manifest deferred

FOLLOWING vehement opposition from shippers, the Bureau of Customs has deferred implementation…

Intensified BIMP-EAGA collaboration eyed

MEMBER countries of the BIMP-EAGA region have agreed to intensify collaboration in…

No corporate TINs, Customs insists

BROKERAGE houses and freight forwarding companies expecting to transact with the Bureau…

2006 imports up 8.7%

IMPORTS for the whole of 2006 grew 8.7% to $51.52 billion even…

More transport projects up DOTC’s sleeve

THE Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has taken significant steps to…

12-hour manifest rule faces implementation delays

THE implementation of the 12-hour advance inward foreign manifest requirement may be…

Conflicting provisions may stump Batangas privatization program

THE cargo-handling provisions under phase I of the Batangas Port project may…

Corporate practice in customs brokerage to be allowed?

THE House of Representatives has amended Republic Act 9280 or the Customs…

Export surcharge passed on to importing community

AN increase in import charges may be seen as early as the…

PRBCB goes after ‘erring’ brokers, corporations

THE Professional Regulatory Board for Customs Brokers (PRBCB) is now actively pursuing…