The Philippines Bureau of Customs has implemented the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act in January 2019, adjusting the notice period from 30 days to 7 days to declare unclaimed goods as abandoned. As such, all import shipments to the Philippines must be cleared within 7 days after discharge to prevent shipment abandonment.
To ensure smooth customs clearance, please be reminded to comply with the following:
For more information on the above, please contact your local Account Representative or Customer Service Representative.