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Sep 4, 2026 import vehicles philippines customs tariff bureau of customs cmta vehicle importation duties and taxes

Importing Vehicles into the Philippines: Tariffs, Customs Rules and Requirements

Importing vehicles into the Philippines means paying customs duties and taxes and lodging a goods declaration with the Bureau of Customs under the CMTA.

Jul 27, 2007 customs law tax liability court of tax appeals government liability forfeiture

When the Bureau of Customs Loses Seized Goods: Liability and Tax Duties in AGFHA v. CTA

The Supreme Court held the Bureau of Customs liable for a lost shipment but allowed duties and taxes to be deducted from the amount it must pay the owner.

Dec 9, 2004 customs law forfeiture tariff and customs code importation commissioner of customs

Full Customs Duty Payment Bars Forfeiture Despite Procedural Lapses

Supreme Court rules that full payment of customs duties and taxes terminates importation, preventing forfeiture despite procedural irregularities in shipment transfer.