BOC still accepting scanned COs to ease trade with FTA partners PortCalls Asia


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The Bureau of Customs continues to accept scanned copies of certificates of origin under various free trade agreements The special measure eases trade despite strict safety measures against the COVID-19 pandemic It seeks to keep transactions going between Philippines-based stakeholders and their clients in FTA partner-countries despite the health crisis BOC will accept scanned copies only if original documents are submitted no later than 30 days from date of importation The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is still accepting scanned copies of certificates of origin (CO) under various free trade agreements (FTA) as a special measure amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The...