April 25, 2026
Trade Strategy
Multinational companies approach importation very differently from occasional or small-scale importers. Rather than treating each shipment as a standalone transaction, they structure their import operations as part of a broader supply chain strategy that integrates compliance, cost control, and operational efficiency.
In the Philippines, these operations are governed by the Bureau of Customs under the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), along with various regulatory agencies depending on the nature of goods.
Centralized vs. Decentralized Import Structures
Multinational companies typically choose between two primary structures:
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