PNP seizes 4 container vans smuggling misdeclared goods from China
On Thursday, authorities seized four 40-foot container vans suspected of smuggling goods in warehouses in Para帽aque, Valenzuela, and Bocaue, Bulacan.
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Customs Modernization and Tariff Act
Also known as RA 10863
The Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) is a Philippine law aimed at modernizing customs procedures, enhancing revenue collection, and combating smuggling. Recent enforcement actions under CMTA include seizures of misdeclared sugar, counterfeit goods, and contraband drugs, highlighting its role in upholding trade integrity and public safety.
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Last updated at April 10, 2025.
Recent stories about RA 10863
Authorities bust cigarette smuggling, arrest 3
ZAMBOANGA CITY - Authorities arrested three individuals and confiscated smuggled cigarettes worth over PHP2.8 million during an anti-smuggling operation on Tuesday, April 1.
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BOC seals warehouse with PHP1.18B worth of suspected smuggled goods
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) inspected a warehouse in Valenzuela City on Thursday, March 13, sealing it with PHP1.18 billion worth of suspected smuggled disposable vapes and used clothing from China.
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Customs intercepts PHP5.54M shabu hidden in toys at Port of Clark
The Bureau of Customs intercepted a PHP5.54 million shabu shipment hidden in toys at the Port of Clark on February 28.
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CIDG seizes PHP1.6M smuggled cigarettes, arrests driver Joey
Authorities in Palawan seized smuggled cigarettes worth PHP1.6 million and arrested a driver identified only as 'Joey' for violating customs laws on Wednesday.
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BOC urges owners to pay PHP2.8B for seized luxury cars, avoids seizure
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is urging owners or claimants to settle duties and taxes voluntarily for seized luxury cars worth PHP2.8 billion instead of facing a warrant of seizure and detention.
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Customs seizes PHP366M worth of luxury vehicles in Makati
Customs officers seized PHP366 million worth of luxury vehicles at a warehouse operated by ACH High-End Motor Service Center in Makati City on Valentine's Day.
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BOC intercepts P8.4M worth of marijuana in two seizures
The Bureau of Customs intercepted six parcels containing high-grade marijuana worth over P4.5 million in Pasay City and an additional shipment worth more than P3.9 million in Mabalacat, Pampanga during routine inspections.
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BOC intercepts P750K rare agarwood at Pasay warehouse
On January 31, the Bureau of Customs intercepted an outbound cargo containing rare agarwood worth P750,000 at a warehouse in Pasay City.
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NBI files charges against 5 in PHP2.7B shabu smuggling attempt
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed criminal charges against five individuals involved in an attempt to smuggle over 404 kg of shabu worth PHP2.7 billion from Karachi, Pakistan last month.
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