The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has enhanced its importer accreditation process following the temporary transfer of the accounts management office to the post clearance audit group.

Starting 5 June 2026, the accounts management office was realigned from the intelligence group to the post clearance audit group to streamline accreditation and account management functions while ensuring uninterrupted public service.

Under the new structure, the accounts management office continues to oversee the accreditation of importers and customs brokers, as well as their customs-client profile registration system registration, while working closely with the post clearance audit group to align account management with established trade information, risk assessment, and profiling parameters.

The realignment allows the BOC to improve the processing of registration, renewal, suspension, cancellation, and other account-related actions while strengthening compliance monitoring through a more integrated and risk-based approach. This interim measure also serves as a preparatory step toward the eventual transfer of the office to the assessment and operations coordinating group.

The initiative forms part of BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno's broader reform agenda aimed at modernizing customs processes, strengthening accountability, and improving the ease of doing business for legitimate stakeholders while ensuring robust enforcement and regulatory oversight.

Nepomuceno said BOC remains committed to implementing reforms that facilitate legitimate trade, strengthen regulatory oversight, and support the country's economic growth.