BoC revokes accreditations of importers

THE Bureau of Customs revoked the import accreditation of 101importers and brokers on suspicion of smuggling, as it warned companies, including a top cigarette manufacturer, to provide proof that their alleged misdeclarations were unintentional.

The BoC revealed that the blacklisted importers, companies and brokers failed to pursue their appeal with the bureau to submit proof of declaration and evidence to absolve them and eventually restore their firms to agency’s list of accredited importers.

Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon has also served notice of suspension to the companies, requiring them to respond within three days after their shipments were seized for misdeclaration.