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Product Registration for Imported Goods in the Philippines: A Practical Guide
Learn how product registration for imported goods in the Philippines works under the Consumer Act and the FDA Act, and what importers must do before selling.
Corporate Officers Cannot Hide Behind Corporate Veil in Customs Fraud Cases
Supreme Court ruling on corporate officer liability for customs fraud through misdeclaration and undervaluation of imported goods.
Conditional Release of Imports: Supreme Court Upholds DTI Rules on Testing and Certification
The Supreme Court upholds DTI's conditional release rules for imported goods, clarifying testing and certification requirements under Philippine law.
Customs Law: Abandonment of Goods Requires Due Notice Despite Importer's Delay
Supreme Court rules that ipso facto abandonment of imported goods under the Tariff and Customs Code requires due notice, absent fraud.
When Customs Seizure Needs a Warrant: Lessons from Commissioner of Customs v. New Frontier Sugar
The Supreme Court clarifies that even "automatic seizure" of imported goods requires a warrant and due process under the Tariff and Customs Code.
Customs VS Courts Resolving Jurisdictional Conflicts IN Import Seizures
When the Bureau of Customs seizes imported goods, courts cannot interfere. This case explains the exclusive jurisdiction rule.
Importation Rules on Abandonment and Duty Assessment in Customs Law
Chevron v. Commissioner of Customs clarifies when imported goods are deemed abandoned and how customs duties are assessed under the TCC.
Loan Obligations When Imported Goods Are Defective: Rosario Textile Mills v. Home Bankers
The Supreme Court ruled that a borrower must still pay its loan even if imported goods are defective, and a surety remains liable under a valid agreement.