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The Bureau of Customs recognized Petron, Pilipinas Shell and Unioil as the country’s top importers for 2021
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The leading taxpayers based on compliance to BOC’s post-clearance audit program were Universal Robina Corp and Japan Tobacco International
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Toyota Motor Philippines was the first importer to be accredited under the Authorized Economic Operator Program
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recognized the country’s top importers and taxpayers for 2021 at its 120th anniversary celebration on February 23.
Oil firms Petron Corp., Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. and Unioil Petroleum Philippines, Inc. were named last year’s top importers based on their payment of duties and taxes.
The leading taxpayers when it came to compliance with BOC’s post-clearance audit program were food and beverage company Universal Robina Corp. and Japan Tobacco International, Inc.
Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. also received recognition as the first importer to be accredited as an Authorized Economic Operator under the BOC AEO Program launched in 2019.
The Super Green Lane Association and Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc. were cited as industry partners for supporting the BOC’s core mandates.
Moreover, the customs bureau acknowledged its 17 collection districts for helping bring up 2021 revenues to P645.765 billion, 4.7% more than the P616.749-billion target.
The agency’s Enforcement and Security Service and Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service were awarded for their technical proficiency and participation in the strategic execution of border protection-related operations, which led to multiple successful apprehensions of prohibited commodities and other contraband in 2021.
BOC likewise recognized its partner law enforcement agencies the National Bureau of Investigation, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, Philippine Coast Guard, and the Philippine National Police for successful customs intelligence and enforcement operations.
BOC in 2021 conducted 1,006 seizures of smuggled shipments with an estimated value of P28.426 billion compared to the previous year’s P10.629 billion.
Meanwhile, the BOC Multi-Sector Governance Council was awarded for its expertise and commitment extended to the bureau towards good governance and organizational transformation through the Performance Governance System.
Still at the anniversary celebrations, BOC held a viewing of newly acquired fast patrol boats and a demonstration of newly procured trace detection systems.
The agency earlier acquired 20 water patrol boats for use by the Water Patrol Division in boarding formalities, patrol, and water pursuits within the nation’s borders.
