Customs and Transportation Terms and Definitions
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What is the definition of a Customs Facility Warehouse (CFW)?

A facility established and authorized by the Bureau of Customs pursuant to Title VIII, Chapter 2 of the CMTA, including Container Yard, Container Freight Station, Seaport Temporary Storage Warehouse, and Airport Temporary Storage Warehouse.

Who is considered an International Freight Forwarder?

Persons responsible for the assembly and consolidation of shipments into single lots, assuming, in most cases, the full responsibility for the international transport of such shipment from point of receipt to the point of destination.

What is the role of a Freight Forwarder?

To act as a cargo intermediary and facilitate the transport of goods on behalf of its clients without assuming the role of a carrier. It can also perform other forwarding services such as booking cargo space, negotiating freight rates, preparing documents, advancing freight payments, providing packing/crating, trucking, warehousing, and engaging as an agent/representative of a foreign non-vessel operating as a common carrier/cargo consolidator named in a master bill of lading as consignee of a consolidated shipment.

Who is an Exporter?

<p>A natural or juridical person engaged in the export of any goods or commodities to a foreign country from the Philippines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the International Supply Chain.

<p>The end-to-end process for shipping goods to or from the Philippines beginning at the point of origin (including manufacturer, supplier, or vendor) through a point of distribution to the destination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an Importer?

<p>A natural or juridical person engaged in the import of any goods into the Philippines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)?

<p>Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) refers to the Importer, Exporter, customs broker, forwarder, freight forwarder, transport provider, and any other entity duly accredited by the Bureau based on the WCO SAFE Framework, the RKC, the WCO ISCM Guidelines, and the various national best practices to promote trade facilitation and to provide seamless movement of goods across borders through secure international trade supply chains with the use of risk management and modern technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Customs Bonded Warehouse (CBW)' refer to?

<p>Customs Bonded Warehouse (CBW) refers to a facility established and authorized by the Bureau of Customs pursuant to Title VIII, Chapter 2 of the CMTA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Authorized Agent Banks (AABs) as defined in the text?

<p>Authorized Agent Banks (AABs) are commercial banks authorized by the Bureau to collect payment of duties and taxes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Customs Administration' as mentioned in the text.

<p>Customs Administration refers to the Government Service responsible for the administration of Customs law and the collection of duties and taxes, as well as the application of other laws and regulations relating to the importation, exportation, movement, or storage of goods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What entities are eligible for accreditation as an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) according to the text?

<p>Importers, customs brokers, forwarders, and transport providers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of Authorized Agent Banks (AABs) as defined in the text?

<p>To collect payment of duties and taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Customs Bonded Warehouse (CBW)?

<p>To store goods for importation or exportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Customs Administration' encompass as described in the text?

<p>Administration of customs law and collection of duties and taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Local Transport Operator as mentioned in the text?

<p>Facilitating transport of goods on behalf of clients without assuming the role of a carrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Industry-Specific Customs Bonded Warehouse (ICBW)' refer to?

<p>A customs bonded warehouse specific to a certain industry as defined by regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered a Foreign Supplier or Manufacturer according to the text?

<p>A natural or juridical person including a manufacturer, seller, or other person whose name appears on the commercial invoice as such</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an International Freight Forwarder based on the text?

<p>Persons responsible for the assembly and consolidation of shipments into single lot, and assuming, in most cases, the full responsibility for the international transport of such shipment from point of receipt to the point of destination</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an Exporter according to the text?

<p>Engaged in the export of any goods or commodities to a foreign country from the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of an International Supply Chain based on the text?

<p>End-to-end process for shipping goods to or from a country through a point of distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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