2024 Customs Documentation Quiz

Processing of Goods Declaration under e2m and Zero Contact

• Goods declaration types include informal and formal entries, with various payment modes guided by UCP 600.
• Tags for declaration risk assessment:
  • Green: Low risk; declaration proceeds to the next process.
  • Yellow: Medium risk; subject to document checks.
  • Orange: Medium to high risk; non-intrusive examination is applied.
  • Red: High risk; involves thorough document checks and physical examination of goods.
  • Blue: Tagged for post-clearance audit.

Client Profile Registration System (CPRS)

• CPRS allows logging into CCPS to retrieve filed tickets containing Goods Declaration (GD) and supporting documents.
• Proper labeling of hard copies in long brown envelopes is mandated.
• Only PDF files with a minimum resolution of 600 dpi are accepted for digital submissions.
• All hard copies are submitted to the Customer Care Center (CCC), designated as the receiving unit for ports without a CCC.

Documentation and Procedures

• Random routing of Goods Declarations occurs in specific regions (MICP, POM, NAIA) to COOs based on established guidelines.
• BOC Registration is valid for three years, with renewal requiring a submission 30 days before expiry; late submissions are treated as new applications.
• For importation, provisional Goods Declarations are also permitted.

Import and Export Clearance Procedures

• Informal Import Entry must be filed for duties and taxes computation.
• Export Declaration must be lodged for export procedures.

Small Enterprise Definition

• Classified as a government-registered firm with a minimum capitalization between PHP 3.0 million and PHP 15.0 million; with no requirement for Philexport accreditation.

CPRS Registration and Customs Broker Guidelines

• Importers must be registered with the Customs Partnerships and Regulatory System (CPRS) to process documentation.
• Customs Brokers (CBs) handle the manual accreditation and submission processes related to import regulations.
• Key parties involved include Warehouse Operators, Airport facilities, and the Bureau of Customs.

Submitting Import Documents

• After receiving e2m responses, Customs Brokers should print the Single Administrative Document (SAD) for compliance.
• The SAD must be signed under oath by the declarant before submission.
• Documents are submitted electronically through the Customer Care Portal System (CCPS).

Importer Responsibilities and Requirements

• Importers, referred to as Customs Brokers (CBs), have the ability to check their Goods Declaration (GD) status using mobile devices or PCs.
• Updated documentation processes include forwarding tickets to newly assigned Chief Operations Officers (COOs) as needed.

General Release Rules for Customs

• Non-intrusive examinations should be undertaken for importations, allowing for faster processing.
• The de minimis value declared by senders is accepted under certain conditions for customs assessments.

Assessing Import Values

• For parcel assessment involving multiple senders and recipients, each parcel's value is evaluated individually.
• Specific guidelines govern the valuation of accompanied and unaccompanied baggage as well as group check-in baggage.
• Values are assessed based on provided invoices, and combinations of multiple invoices are considered as potential circumventions of de minimis regulations.

Formal Entry System Adjustments

• Goods declarations exceeding established thresholds will necessitate relodging under the Formal Entry System due to value adjustments.
• Importers wishing to file formal entries must obtain CPRS registration through the Account Management Office (AMO).
• The District Collector assesses risk parameters and can recommend adjustments regarding duties and taxes based on total values.

Special Circumstances for Postal and Air Express Consignments

• Each scenario involving either postal consignments or air express shipments has distinct guidelines for valuation and assessment, emphasizing the importance of compliance and documentation integrity.

Test your knowledge on the processing of goods declaration under the e2m system and zero contact procedures. This quiz covers the essential customs documentation and clearance processes you need to master for 2024.