BOC amends E-TRACC rules on barge, other vessel transfers

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) made amendments to the implementation of its Electronic Tracking of Containerized Cargo (E-TRACC) System for the transit of containers via barges or other domestic vessels.

Customs Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 19-2026 amends CMO No. 09-2024, which expanded the coverage of the E-TRACC System to the transit of containers via barges or other domestic vessels.

Under the new memo, the barge owner, terminal facility, shipping line, or its duly authorized agent or representative will now be responsible for the barge booking procedures instead of the importer or its authorized representative.

This includes initiating the booking of a barge transfer through the E-TRACC System, sending the Actual Load List to the E-TRACC System once containers have been loaded onto the barge and the Final Load List to commence the transfer, and the discharge list upon completion of discharging of containers to the terminal.

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