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Bureau of Customs

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BOC tops June collection target as import volume expands

For the second time this year, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) exceeded…
  • July 14, 2015
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Port of Manila achieves ideal capacity—PPA

Manila’s two international ports have reached optimum capacity and are prepared for…
  • July 13, 2015
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Return xrays to Mindanao port premises, shippers press BOC

Importers shipping through the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) have again asked for…
  • July 13, 2015
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DTI orders release of import commodity clearance within 3 days

Import commodity clearances (ICCs) must be issued to Philippine importers and traders…
  • July 11, 2015
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BOC drags to court alleged smuggler of P13M sugar shipment

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has filed charges against an importer and…
  • July 11, 2015
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BOC springs surprise check on Davao ports for fake rice

Following reports that synthetic rice was being sold in Davao, the chief…
  • July 11, 2015
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BOC won’t require DOH product certification for imported school supplies

For now, Philippine importers bringing in do-it-yourself (DIY) and hobby items, particularly…
  • July 8, 2015
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BOC slashes penalties for late submission of sea manifests

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has reduced penalties for late submission of…
  • July 7, 2015
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BOC foils smuggle of P10M worth of imported staples, smokes

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized around P10 million worth of…
  • July 7, 2015
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BOC to strictly enforce penalties on use of generic import description

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued a memo reiterating its mandatory…
  • July 6, 2015
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