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Article July 19, 2026

The Vital Role of Customs Brokers in Philippine Logistics

Discover how customs brokers in the Philippines help speed up customs clearance, improve declaration accuracy, manage duties and taxes, and support freight forwarding and door to door logistics across East Asia.

Common Mistakes Importers and Exporters Make in the Philippines

Article

July 19, 2026

Common Mistakes Importers and Exporters Make in the Philippines

Learn the most common mistakes importers and exporters make in the Philippines, from customs declaration and customs clearance errors to poor freight coordination, duties and taxes miscalculations, and weak document control.

Announcement

July 23, 2026

BOC 3-Year Importer Accreditation Guide

A comprehensive guide to the Bureau of Customs importer accreditation extension, customs brokerage, customs clearance, and freight forwarding for businesses importing into the Philippines.

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DDP vs DAP Shipping to the Philippines: Who Handles Customs and Import Taxes?

Article

September 21, 2026

DDP vs DAP Shipping to the Philippines: Who Handles Customs and Import Taxes?

Compare DDP and DAP shipping to the Philippines: customs responsibilities, import duties and taxes, importer arrangements, and what to confirm before booking.

Guide

September 21, 2026

How to Calculate Import Duties and Taxes in the Philippines: A Landed-Cost Guide

Calculate Philippine import duties, VAT, and full landed costs with a worked peso example, tariff checks, de minimis guidance, and a practical budgeting checklist.

LCL vs FCL Shipping to the Philippines: Compare the Full Cost Before Booking

Article

September 21, 2026

LCL vs FCL Shipping to the Philippines: Compare the Full Cost Before Booking

Compare LCL and FCL shipping to the Philippines using the full cost: ocean freight, local charges, customs clearance, delivery, and potential delay costs.

How to Import Cosmetics into the Philippines: FDA Requirements and a Shipping Checklist

Guide

September 21, 2026

How to Import Cosmetics into the Philippines: FDA Requirements and a Shipping Checklist

Plan commercial cosmetics imports into the Philippines with a practical guide to FDA licensing, product notification, labeling, customs documents, and freight preparation.

Port Congestion and Customs Clearance in the Philippines: An Importer’s Guide

Article

August 23, 2026

Port Congestion and Customs Clearance in the Philippines: An Importer’s Guide

Port congestion can delay cargo availability, container movement, inspection, trucking, and delivery. Learn how port congestion and customs clearance delays differ, what they cost, what causes them, and what importers can do before and after arrival to reduce demurrage, detention, and storage exposure in the Philippines.

Guide

August 23, 2026

How to Import Goods into the Philippines: A Beginner’s Guide

A complete beginner’s guide on how to import goods into the Philippines. Covers import requirements, the customs clearance process, documents needed, importer accreditation, duties and taxes, and how a licensed customs broker can help.

Announcement

July 23, 2026

BOC 3-Year Importer Accreditation Guide

A comprehensive guide to the Bureau of Customs importer accreditation extension, customs brokerage, customs clearance, and freight forwarding for businesses importing into the Philippines.

Article

July 19, 2026

Common Mistakes Importers and Exporters Make in the Philippines

Article

July 19, 2026

The Vital Role of Customs Brokers in Philippine Logistics

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