Customs Clearance in the Philippines — 2–3 Day Release
CMV Brokerage files, lodges, and clears your shipment with the Philippine Bureau of Customs at every major port — typically within 2–3 business days from the time documents are complete. Our PRC-licensed brokers handle entry preparation, duties & taxes payment, examination coordination, and release, so you stop chasing the port and start hitting your delivery dates.
What customs clearance covers
End-to-end clearance for imports and exports under the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA, RA 10863). We file your goods declaration through the BOC E2M system, classify under the AHTN tariff, compute duties and VAT, settle with authorized agent banks, and coordinate examination through the selectivity system (Green/Yellow/Red lanes).
- Formal & informal entry filing (E2M)
- Tariff classification (AHTN 2022)
- Duties, VAT, excise, and fee computation
- Examination & release coordination at the port
- Container deposit, demurrage, and storage tracking
Ports we clear at nationwide
Whether your container lands in Luzon, Visayas, or Mindanao, we file at the port of discharge so cargo never sits.
- Port of Manila (POM) & Manila International Container Port (MICP)
- NAIA (air cargo)
- Subic & Clark Freeport zones
- Batangas International Port
- Cebu MCT (Mactan / CIP)
- Davao (SASA) & General Santos
- Cagayan de Oro MCT
Why clearance gets delayed — and how we prevent it
Most delays are documentation, not customs. Mismatched HS codes, incomplete invoices, missing permits, or unaccredited importers stall clearance more than red-lane exams. We pre-audit every shipment before lodging so issues get resolved before the BOC sees them.
Free PDF: Customs Clearance Checklist
Every requirement, document, and timeline you need for a 2–3 day BOC release.
- 5 requirements
- 6 required documents
- 4 timeline milestones
- PH-specific (BOC, BIR, FDA, PEZA)
Frequently asked
Customs Clearance — request a quote
Get a Customs Clearance quote from a licensed broker
Send us your shipment details and a CMV PRC-licensed broker will pre-audit them against BOC rules and get back to you within one business day — so you know exactly what to fix before your cargo gets stuck.
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- Reviewed by a real broker, not a bot
- You'll hear back within 1 business day
Heads up: actual release timelines vary based on cargo type, completeness of documents, regulated-commodity permits (FDA, BAI, BPI, BFAR, DENR, PNP-FED), and BOC examination or compliance checks. We'll give you a realistic timeline upfront — never after filing.
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