A philippines government agency under the Department of
Finance .
It was established on February 6,1902 during the American regime.
Timeline of the Bureau of Customs
1562 to 1828 Spanish Customs Laws
1902 Creation of Tariff Revision Law
1957 Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines RA 1937
Timeline of the Bureau of Customs
2016
◾️Customs Modernization and Tariff Act RA 10863
This act is the present policy in the facilitation of customs and tariff administration. Functions of the Bureau of Customs
The main function of the Bureau of Customs is to prevent and suppress
the entry of smuggled goods.
Supervise all import and export cargoes in all ports .
Assessed and collect customs duties and taxes other charges.
Bureau of Customs & the agency’s connection to customs broker’s services. The Bureau of Customs controls all cargoes at the ports of entry and Implement rules and regulations to all stakeholders; Thus,all businesses and entities dealing with the trade will also be accredited and must comply with the required import permits if regulated commodity before commencing any transaction at the port . The Accreditation of all stakeholders includes customs brokers and importers. THANK YOU!