BOC Seizes P40-M Falsely Declared Vape Products From China

Smuggled vapes labeled as 'kitchenware' intercepted in Philippines

Assorted vape products from China were falsely declared as kitchenware in an attempt to smuggle them into the Philippines, authorities said. Officials from the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Thursday, July 31, seized three containers of misdeclared vape products and other regulated goods worth P40.5 million at the Manila International Container Port (MICP). The BOC […] The post Smuggled vapes labeled as ‘kitchenware’ intercepted in Philippines appea…

BOC seizes P40-M falsely declared vape products from China

MANILA, Philippines — Over P40 million worth of vape products from China that were falsely declared as kitchen items have been seized at the Manila International Container Port (MICP), the Bureau of Customs (BOC) said on Thursday. In a statement, BOC said that key BOC officials, led by Assistant Commissioner Vincent Philip Maronilla, Deputy Commissioner Romeo Allan Rosales, and District Collector Rizalino Jose Torralba, inspected the seized item…

BOC seizes P40.5-M misdeclared vapes, other goods from China

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said Thursday its operatives at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) seized misdeclared vape products and other regulated goods valued at P40.5 million.

BOC seizes PHP40-M misdeclared vape products from China

By Ferdinand Patinio CONFISCATED. The seized vape products and other regulated goods inspected by the Bureau of Customs at the Manila International Container Port on Thursday (July 31, 2025). The smuggled products, valued at PHP40.5 million, were misdeclared as kitchenware. (Photo courtesy of BOC) MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Thursday conducted an inspection of misdeclared vape products and other regulated goods valued at PHP40.5 mill…