Industries
We clear apparel, appliances, beauty and consumer goods through the right product approvals and valuation, so inventory arrives compliant and ready to sell.
Typical Cargo
Common Challenges
Different agencies can apply to different items in one shipment. We map requirements per product before shipping, so no item holds back the rest.
Labels and branded goods can be held for non-compliance. We check labels and brand documents up front, so goods are not held.
Mixed cargo needs careful valuation and classification. We prepare each line correctly, so duties are accurate and disputes are avoided.
Who We Help
We clear apparel, appliances and household goods compliantly, so stock arrives ready for the shelf.
We give your inventory a compliant path into the market, so listings go live without supply gaps.
We handle products regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) correctly, so launches are not delayed.
We meet standards and labeling requirements before stock ships, so goods are not held for compliance.
We sort approvals, valuation and customs before stock arrives, so your launch date holds.
Regulatory Focus
Connected Services
How We Help
We gather product details, supplier information and your timeline.
We identify the agencies, permits and customs treatment that apply to your cargo.
Applications, documents and handlers are lined up before the cargo ships.
We coordinate release, handling and delivery to your destination.
Common Questions
Requirements depend on the product, its tariff classification and the agencies that regulate it, which can include the Bureau of Customs, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and product-specific regulators. The Mills reviews the product and transaction first, maps the permits and clearances that apply, then prepares the documents and coordinates entry before the cargo ships.
Yes. The Mills is a Philippine customs broker that prepares and files the entry, coordinates examination and release, and keeps the documents consistent so retail, consumer goods and e-commerce shipments shipments are cleared with fewer surprises at the port.
Before the cargo ships. Classification, permits and document mismatches are far cheaper to fix at the planning stage than after arrival, when storage and demurrage charges can already be running.
The Mills coordinates the permits and clearances that apply to your cargo, including those handled by the Bureau of Customs, the DTI and product-specific regulators, depending on the product. Final requirements follow the current rules of each agency, so we confirm them against your actual shipment.
Retail, Consumer Goods & E-Commerce
We clear apparel, appliances, beauty and consumer goods through the right product approvals and valuation, so inventory arrives compliant and ready to sell.
Tell us what you're moving and we'll map the requirements before you ship.
A free 12-point checklist for importers, project owners and logistics teams moving retail, consumer goods and e-commerce cargo.