Customs Brokerage
AAI is a fully local Philippine company offering integrated logistics and freight forwarding solutions — including customs brokerage services directly within our organization.
What sets us apart from multinational freight forwarders is our in-house customs brokerage capability, fully accredited and compliant under Philippine law. This means AAI doesn’t outsource customs clearance — we provide one-stop, legally compliant support from shipment movement to final customs release.
Customs Brokerage - A Regulated Profession in the Philippines
In the Philippines, customs brokerage is not simply a logistics service — it is a profession governed by specific laws and regulations. The key legal framework is Republic Act No. 9280, also known as the Customs Brokers Act of 2004 — an act that:
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Professionalizes customs brokerage as a licensed profession.
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Requires customs brokers to pass a licensure exam and be registered with the Professional Regulatory Board for Customs Brokers.
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Prohibits unauthorized practice of the profession.
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States that no person shall practice or offer to practice the customs broker profession unless duly licensed.
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Under Section 28 of RA 9280, practicing customs brokerage without proper registration and licensing is prohibited.