BoC tests WCO Cargo Targeting System

The cargo information from foreign carriers (sea vessels and aircraft) or their authorized agents will also be used for risk assessment, anti-terrorism, law enforcement and other related purposes.

The Bureau of Customs (BoC) has started pilot-testing the World Customs Organization’s (WCO) Cargo Targeting System (CTS) to help boost trade efficiency while ensuring border security.

As provided under the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act, the BoC will be requiring shipping lines and airlines to submit manifests through the CTS following mandated timelines to profile shipments before they arrive in Philippine ports.

The cargo information from foreign carriers (sea vessels and aircraft) or their authorized agents will also be used for risk assessment, anti-terrorism, law enforcement and other related purposes.

The CTS will enable the Bureau to identify high-risk shipments and to facilitate trade.

After the successful demonstration and pilot testing on 2 October, the BoC is now ready to launch and use the WCO Cargo Targeting System, which will increase its capability to profile and target high-risk cargoes.

The full implementation of the CTS will begin by the third week of October 2019.