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CODE OF ETHICS

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CODE OF TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR CUSTOMS BROKER

CODE OF ETHICS

ARTICLE I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1. The Customs Broker profession is imbued with public service so that financial

rewards are subordinate considerations.

SECTION 2. A Customs Broker by virtue of his/her profession has the responsibility in ensuring

that lawful revenues due on the legal importation and/or exportation of articles are probably

declared in order to protect the interest of the government and his/her client(s) which will

redound to the general welfare.

SECTION 3. A Customs Broker’s relationship with his/her clients and fellow customs brokers is

based mainly on the following considerations COMPETENCE, RESPECT, INTEGRITY, JUSTICE, and

FAIRNESS which he/she must observe in all his/her professional dealings.

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ARTICLE II

RESPONSIBILITIES WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC

SECTION 4. The Customs Broker shall obedient to the laws of the Republic of the

Philippines and uphold the Constitution.

4.1. A Customs Broker shall neither assist nor encourage violation of the law and is

morally obligated to report such violations or infractions.

SECTION 5. A Customs Broker shall recognize that a professional has social responsibilities.
5.1 A Customs Broker shall, as a responsible citizen, accept his/her social responsibilities

and participate actively in activities for community progress, betterment and national well-

being.

CODE OF ETHICS

ARTICLE III

PROFESSIONALISM AND RELATIONSHIP WITH FELLOW CUSTOMS BROKER

SECTION 6. The Customs Broker shall at all times uphold the standards of the profes sion by

strictly observing the primary objectives, tenets, and principles of the Code of Ethics for

Customs Brokers – COMPETENCE, RESPECT, INTEGRITY, JUSTICE and FAIRNESS.

6.1. A Customs Broker shall continuously evaluate and improve his/her professional

competence to provide quality professional services and be globally competitive; and shall

have the moral obligation to actively participate in the Continuing Professional

Education/Development (CPE/CPD) for Customs Broker.

6.2. A Custom Broker shall actively participate in the activities and programs of the

Accredited Professional Organization (APO) of Customs Brokers.

6.3. A Customs Broker shall not allow himself/herself to be used as a dummy by any

individual , corporation, firm, association or entity; nor shall be a party to any plan which would

permit any person not registered with the Professional Regulatory Board for Customs Brokers

(PRBCB) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to practice the Customs Broker

Profession.

CODE OF ETHICS

6.4. A Customs Broker shall not attempt to discredit any member of the Customs Broker

profession for the purpose of gaining access with member’s client nor solicit the clients of

other Customs Brokers through predatory profession fees.


6.5. A Customs Broker may join any organization for Customs Brokers in spite of his/her

mandatory membership in the Accredited Professional Organization (APO) for Customs Brokers.

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