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Philippines – BOC is taking a hard line on illegal steel imports

April 22, 2014 By Import and Trade Remedies Blog 2 Mins Read

On April 14, 2014, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) announced that it was intensifying its drive against smuggled and substandard steel with the filing of charges before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against the owners and customs brokers of two firms that attempted to illegally import steel products worth close to P31 million. Two smuggling-related cases were filed against one of the Philippines’ largest importers of steel and iron products, and the firm’s customs brokers.…

Census issues guidance on relief supplies to the Philippines

November 18, 2013 By Import and Trade Remedies Blog 3 Mins Read

On November 18, 2013, the Bureau of Census issued AES Broadcast #2013096 [not yet available on its website] which discusses what is required to ship charity goods to the Philippines which was hit on November 8, 2013, by a super typhoon. In order to facilitate the movement of food, water, medicines, and other supplies, donated by US organizations and the following guidance is offered and applies to goods not requiring a license, such as food,…