Philippines: BOC intercepts smuggled frozen mackerel from China

Published 2024년 10월 30일

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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the Philippines has seized 21 containers of smuggled frozen mackerel from China, estimated to be worth P178.5 million, due to concerns about misclassification, misdeclaration, and non-declaration of goods. The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) recommended a Pre-Lodgement Control Order and a Warrant of Seizure and Detention for the shipments, as they were not covered by any specific import clearance from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. The consignee has not claimed the containers and may face charges for violating the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act and Department of Agriculture regulations.

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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) intercepted the entry of 21 containers of smuggled frozen mackerel from China at the Manila International Container Port (MICP). The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) of the MICP, on October 16, recommended the issuance of a Pre-Lodgement Control Order for the 21 containers of frozen mackerel originating from Beijing. This came after the receipt of derogatory information regarding the shipments. Authorities said the value of each container was estimated to be at P8.5 million, totaling P178.5 million.BOC Commissioner Bien Rubio said a request for the issuance of a Pre-Lodgement Control Order was made due to concerns that the shipment contained ''misclassified, misdeclared, and undeclared goods.''"Our mission to protect the country's agricultural sector is just as important, just as critical as our mission to stop illegal drugs and many others from entering our borders. Keeping smuggled agricultural products off our local markets ...

Source: Gmanetwork