1) What is the role of the Bureau of Customs in
Postal Services?
(TCCP Sec. 602. – Functions of the Bureau)
“The general duties, powers and jurisdiction of the Bureau of
Customs shall include:
“The assessment and collection of the lawful revenues from
imported articles and all other dues, fees, charges, fines and
penalties accruing under the tariff and customs law”
“The prevention and suppression of smuggling and other frauds
upon the Customs”
“The enforcement of the tariff and customs law and all other
laws, rules and regulations relating to the tariff and customs
administration.”
“The supervision and control over the handling of mails arriving
in the Philippines, for the purpose of the collection of the lawful
duty on dutiable articles thus imported and the prevention
smuggling through the medium of such mail.”