Cargo Unloading Regulations: CAO 15-2020

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Under what specific condition, according to CAO 15-2020, may the Bureau of Customs permit the discharge of bulk and break-bulk shipments without a Load Port Survey Report (LPSR)?

Subject to continuous underguarding and other conditions that may be imposed by the Bureau, irrespective of penalties under CAO No. 03-2010. (correct)
Upon payment of a surety bond equivalent to the assessed value of the cargo, refundable upon submission of a post-discharge survey report.
If the Management Information System and Technology Group (MISTG) confirms that an LPSR was initiated but not completed due to technical issues.
If the consignee provides a written guarantee assuming full liability for any discrepancies in the cargo.

In the context of shipside discharge permits as defined in CAO 15-2020, what critical verification must the authorized customs officer perform upon receiving a shipside permit, beyond merely checking the cargo manifest?

Confirming the importer’s compliance with all relevant sanitary and phytosanitary import clearances.
Ensuring alignment of the declared value of goods with prevailing market prices through an independent appraisal.
Ascertaining the structural integrity of the lighter to ensure safe transport of the discharged cargo.
Verifying the subject shipment against the Cargo Manifest as to the correctness of marks and numbers, quantity, kind of merchandise, weight, etc. (correct)

Under what specific circumstances, as delineated by CAO 15-2020, is the direct transfer of a container from a vessel to a truck permissible, and what documentation is explicitly required?

Upon written request of the Consignee or importer duly approved by the District Collector or his duly authorized representative. (correct)
If the container is part of a just-in-time inventory system, subject to validation by the Economic Zone Authority and immediate electronic data interchange (EDI).
When the container contains perishable goods, provided a sanitary permit is secured and the transfer occurs within a customs-controlled zone.
Upon presentation of a pre-approved delivery order from the consignee, ratified by the vessel agent, and subject to continuous GPS tracking.

What is the prescribed protocol according to CAO 15-2020, for the discharge of passengers’ baggage and parcel cargoes arriving at a Philippine port, and what specific documentation is waived under this protocol?

Immediate discharge and transfer to the PID or its equivalent office, under-guarded, with no permit required for discharge and landing. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In cases where a vessel is anchored at the anchorage, what specific protocol does CAO 15-2020 stipulate for the discharge of personal effects and parcel cargoes, and what documentation is required for their release?

Discharge at shipside onto a launch for immediate delivery to the PID, under-guarded, with release upon presentation of a Statement of Settlement of Duties and Taxes (SSDT). (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to CAO 15-2020, under what specific conditions is the discharge of vessel sludge permitted, and what stipulations govern the assessment of duties and taxes on said sludge?

Discharge is allowed upon approval by the District Collector, subject to PPA rules, with sludge samples taken for examination and duty/tax assessment if applicable. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What precise actions must the authorized customs officer undertake when bulk cargoes are to be discharged onto lighters, according to the stipulations outlined in CAO 15-2020?

Obtain the ton or inch immersion table of the lighter from the patron before allowing any cargo to be unloaded. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to CAO 15-2020, what is the primary distinction between Inner Gauge (IG) and Out of Gauge (OG) cargo, and how does this distinction impact transportation requirements?

IG cargo fits within standard transport dimensions, requiring no special permits, whereas OG cargo exceeds these dimensions, necessitating special handling and permits. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 8 of CAO 15-2020, what specific monetary penalties are imposed on a vessel engaged in foreign trade for a third offense of departing from a Philippine Customs District before undergoing required customs formalities, absent duress or necessity?

A fine of Php 300,000.00. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Under Section 8 of CAO 15-2020, what is the escalating fine structure applied to the owner or operator of a vessel who, upon arrival at a Philippine port, permits the unloading of cargo before reaching the designated Port of Entry, constituting a second offense?

A fine of Php 1,000,000.00. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What specific penalty does CAO 15-2020, Section 8, prescribe for the owner, operator, or agent of a vessel arriving at a Philippine port with unmanifested war materials, constituting a first offense?

A fine of Php 500,000.00. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Under CAO 15-2020, Section 8, what precise financial repercussions are faced by the owner, operator, or agent of a vessel for the third instance of breaking a seal placed by customs officers on a container, and what is the scope of this penalty's application?

A warning letter for the first broken seal, and Php300,000.00 for each broken or destroyed seal (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 8 of CAO 15-2020, what are the financial penalties levied against the agent of a vessel in the event that goods listed on the manifest and destined for a particular port are not unloaded upon the vessel's arrival, assuming the disappearance is unexplained to the District Collector's satisfaction and constitutes a first offense?

A fine of Php 100,000.00. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Under what specific conditions, following a written request and Collector of Customs approval as per CAO 15-2020 Section 24, may a distressed vessel unload cargo, and what protocols govern the handling of discharged cargo intended for clearance at the port of discharge?

The unloading is allowed under terms set by the Collector; if the cargoes are to be cleared at the port of discharge, they are subject to the same rules as cargoes destined for that port. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the explicit stipulation regarding the type of lighters permissible for shipside discharge of cargoes from a distressed vessel, and what security measures must be implemented, according to CAO 15-2020 Section 24?

Only closed-type lighters must be used, secured, locked, and sealed with Customs seal, and must remain underguard until final disposition thereof is made. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the stipulations within CAO 15-2020, concerning the endorsement of permits related to cargo discharge and transfer, what specific detail related to endorsements must customs inspectors ensure for clarity and accuracy?

All endorsements and returns shall be signed over the printed name and executed clearly and legibly especially with reference to any figures that may be included. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of shipside permits as differentiated by CAO 15-2020, under what specific condition must a ship's agent seek authority directly from the Collector of Customs before the Deputy Collector for Operations can process and approve a permit?

When the cargoes do not belong to 'regular shipside cargoes', such as ballast, garbage, provisions, watering, bunkering, vessel parts for repair. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What specific operational stipulations and notifications are mandated when a Temporary Shipside Permit is issued according to CAO 15-2020, particularly concerning cargo underguarding, lighter movement, and official communication?

The cargo is underguarded continuously until released by the Bureau of Customs; the lighter shall not be take out of the Customs designated barge pool area until the Regular Shipside Permit is issued by the Deputy Collector for Operations or its equivalent office, and is presented to the Customs Inspector of the carrying vessel; and The Deputy Collector for Operations/Chief, Piers and Inspection Division (PID) or its equivalent office be duly notified of the discharge under the Temporary Permit. (C) Signup and view all the answers

As per CAO 15-2020 guidelines for air freight e-manifest submission, what are the temporal parameters governing the submission of the Electronic Import For Monitoring (e-IFM) for flights originating outside of Asia, under CMO 23-2011?

The e-IFM must be submitted 4 hours before arrival (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to CAO 15-2020 and CMO 23-2011, what is the standard timeframe required for the submission of the Electronic Container Control Module (e-CCM) for air freight originating from ports within Asia?

At least 1 hour before arrival (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of penalties for late e-manifest submissions for air freight, as governed by CAO 15-2020, contrast the penalty structure outlined in CMO 23-2011 with that introduced by CMO 10-2015, specifically concerning supplemental manifests submitted within 24 hours of the e-IFM cut-off time.

CMO 23-2011 imposed a penalty same as sea freight, and CMO 10-2015 stated Php 1,000.00 for late submission and for supplemental manifest no penalty if submitted up to 24 hours after the cut-off time of e-IFM. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Suppose a vessel arrives at a Philippine port from a foreign port and, due to a navigational error, unloads a portion of its cargo – specifically perishable goods – at an undesignated location within the customs district but before reaching the official Port of Entry. If this constitutes the vessel's first such offense, what is the precise applicable fine under CAO 15-2020 and what potential recourse might the vessel operator have?

The vessel operator is subject to a fine of Php 500,000.00; however, they may present evidence of the navigational error to the District Collector in an attempt to mitigate or waive the fine. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Imagine a scenario where a customs officer, while inspecting a vessel, is intentionally hindered by a member of the vessel's crew. Consequently, the inspection is delayed. Assume this is the second such incident involving the vessel within a calendar year. According to CAO 15-2020, what specific fine should be imposed on the vessel, and what supplementary factors might influence the final penalty levied?

A fine of Php 200,000.00, but the District Collector retains discretionary authority to increase the penalty based on the severity of the obstruction and any resulting economic damages. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Consider a scenario where a vessel, after arriving at a Philippine port, allows a passenger to disembark without obtaining the necessary permission from the customs officer-in-charge. If this is the vessel's third violation of this regulation, what specific financial penalty does CAO 15-2020 prescribe, and what avenues, if any, exist for appealing or mitigating this penalty?

A fixed fine of Php 300,000.00; however, the vessel operator can appeal to the Commissioner of Customs, presenting evidence that the disembarkation occurred due to exigent circumstances (e.g., a medical emergency). (B) Signup and view all the answers

Suppose a vessel's agent fails to transmit the electronic manifest within the timeframe mandated by CAO 15-2020, leading to delays in cargo processing. If this represents the agent's second such infraction, what specific fine is stipulated by the CAO, and what further ramifications might the agent encounter?

A fine of Php 200,000.00, and the agent is required to undergo mandatory retraining on customs compliance procedures. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Consider a scenario where goods listed on a vessel's manifest are found to be materially inconsistent with their description upon arrival at the port of destination. If this discrepancy constitutes the vessel agent's third such offense, what specific financial penalty does CAO 15-2020 impose, and how might the degree of material inconsistency impact the ultimate penalty levied?

A fine of Php 300,000.00; however, the District Collector has the discretion to reduce the penalty if the agent can demonstrate that the material inconsistency was unintentional and of minor consequence. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

General Permit for Cargo Discharge

Permit issued after boarding formalities, allowing cargo discharge but not delivery without required permits.

Discharging Report

Report submitted by customs officers after unloading containerized cargoes, submitted to Chief, PID or equivalent.