Bureau of Customs Restructuring Quiz

Restructuring of the Bureau of Customs

• The Bureau of Customs underwent a reorganization on February 4, 1965, with the creation of new departments to enhance operations and services.
• Three new ranking Customs positions were created, including Assistant Commissioner for Revenue, Assistant Commissioner for Security, and Director for Operations.
• The purpose of the reorganization was to achieve more efficient and effective operations and services of the Bureau of Customs and promote compliance with governing laws and regulations.
• A revised version of Customs Administrative Order No. 4065 was introduced, which eliminated the post of Assistant Commissioner for Security and established the role of Director for Administration.
• The Tariff & Customs Code of the Philippines was revised by Congress in 1972, but its implementation was postponed due to Martial Law.
• Presidential Decree No. 34 amended the Tariff & Customs Code of the Philippines on October 27th, 1972, which took effect on November 26th, 1972, except for Section 104, which started on January 1st, 1973.
• Presidential Decree No. 1 enforced a reorganization of the Bureau of Customs on September 24, 1972, which established six Customs Services and twelve collection districts.
• The restructuring aimed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Bureau of Customs by streamlining its operations and increasing its management capabilities.
• Titles of leaders of different services underwent changes, with Customs Service Chiefs and Customs Operations Chiefs replacing the previous titles.
• The restructuring resulted in the elimination of the positions of Directors for Administration and Operations and the Assistant Commissioner for Revenue.
• The Bureau underwent another round of restructuring in 1975, following the guidelines outlined in Presidential Decree No. 689, resulting in minor changes and modifications.
• The Tariff and Customs Code underwent additional modifications and revisions to align it with developmental goals and worldwide norms and practices.