CMO (10-2010)

• What is the document that contains the Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)?

  Notice of Arrival (NOA)
• Who must notify the Piers and Inspection Division or Equivalent Office?

  The shipping agent or representative
• How many hours before the ETA must the PID be notified?

  At least 24 hours
• What does the Customs Inspector do upon receiving the NOA?

  Verify the vessel's registry and input ETA in the customs system
• What must the Customs Inspector provide to the customs boarding team?

  A copy of the NOA
• What does ETA stand for?

  Estimated Time of Arrival
• What is the NOA?

  A document where the ETA can be found
• Who assigns the Customs Boarding Team?

  The Chief of the Bay Service Section
• What is the role of the Customs Boarding Team?


  To board the vessel and ensure compliance with customs protocols
• What is the composition of the Customs Boarding Team?

  • Senior Boarding Officer
  • Customs Inspector
  • Customs Guard
• What must the Vessel Master submit?


  The Inward Foreign Manifest (IFM)
• What does the Inward Foreign Manifest (IFM) contain?


  General details of cargos including key shipment details
• What must be provided if the IFM is not in English?

  An English translation
• What are the penalties for late or non-compliant submissions of IFM?

  10000 for first offense, 20000 for second, 30000 for third
• What is the penalty for a non-compliant submission?

  30,000
• What does the Consolidated Cargo Manifest (CCM) do?


  Consolidates shipment/container
• Who issues the Pratique?

  The Bureau of Quarantine
• What does the Pratique (Quarantine Certificate) prove?


  That the vessel is safe and not a disease carrier
• When does a vessel not need to undergo quarantine?


  If it had already undergone quarantine procedures in the previous port
• What must the Master of the Vessel submit?


  A completed BOC form No 9 with supporting customs documentation
• Oath of Entering Vessel


  A declaration made by the master of the vessel regarding ownership and registry
• What does the Value Added Service Provider (VASP) do?


  Inputs details and submits electronic versions of IFM and CCM
• Who accredits the Value Added Service Provider?

  The Bureau of Customs
• How many hours before the arrival of the vessel must the e-IFM be submitted?

  12 hours
• How many hours before the arrival of the vessel must the e-CCM be submitted?

  6 hours
• What happens if there is a late submission of documents?

  It requires formal requests and approval for manual registration, incurring potential fines
• Where are copies of the IFM distributed?

  • Piers and Inspection Division (PID)
  • Commission on Audit (COA)
  • Intelligence Group (IG)
  • Assessment and Operations Coordinating Group (AOCG)
• What copy of the IFM is given to the Piers and Inspection Division?

  The original copy
• Who issues a General Permit for the discharge of cargo?

  The Customs Senior Boarding Officer
• What is included in the final report of the Customs Inspector after cargo discharge?

  The General Permit
• What does the Shipside Permit authorize?


  The loading or unloading of cargo directly at the vessel's side under customs supervision
• Who issues the Shipside Permit?

  The Collector of Customs or Deputy Collector for Operations
• What are the types of Shipside Permits?

  • Regular Shipside Permit: Discharge of regularly manifested cargo with commercial value
  • Special Shipside Permit: Discharge of ballast, garbage & ship repair supplies with no commercial value
  • Temporary Shipside Permit: Issued in urgent situations beyond working hours or holidays
• What must the Customs Inspector prepare for cargoes delivered at shipside?


  The Transfer Note
• How many copies of the Transfer Note are there?

  6 copies
• Who receives the Transfer Note?


  Customs Guard, Patron of the Lighter, Issuing Office
• What is the boarding sequence upon arrival?

  1. Bureau of Quarantine
  2. Customs Boarding Team
  3. Immigration
  4. DOA (Optional)
  5. Other Authorized Agencies or persons requested by Customs
• What does the Customs Boarding Team do on a foreign vessel?


  Provides surveillance by posting a guard onboard
• What is the minimum distance other boats must maintain from the main vessel?

  At least 50 meters
• What documents are required for exportation?

  • Export Declaration
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Export Permit (for regulated cargoes)