erwin :
I have a question: If a Porsche 918 worth approximately 50 million pesos is declared as a regular vehicle worth 3 million pesos during import customs clearance, and the government decides to confiscate the vehicle, who should bear the responsibility?
If the owner is not the importer but purchased the vehicle through a legitimate dealer, ordinary consumers typically lack the ability to verify customs documents, declaration records, and all the details of the import process from years ago. In this case, is directly confiscating the current owner's property fair?
Following this logic, many buyers of used imported cars could bear the consequences due to the problems of previous importers or dealers. This exposes all consumers to significant legal risks and undermines public confidence in the car market.
Combating smuggling, tax evasion, and false declarations is certainly necessary, but enforcement should be precise in its targeting, focusing on the illegal importers, customs declarants, and other responsible parties, rather than making innocent consumers bear all the losses. The law must protect both national interests and the legitimate rights of innocent buyers.
2026-08-25 08:00:19