Customs Declaration and Declarant Recognition

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Who can be considered as a declarant according to Sec. 106?

Any individual or company involved in the import process (correct)

Only the customs broker

Only the importer

Only the consignee

What are the responsibilities of the licensed customs broker according to Sec. 107?

Not responsible for either the accuracy of goods declaration or payment of duties

Responsible for accuracy of goods declaration but not for payment of duties (correct)

Not responsible for the accuracy of goods declaration but responsible for payment of duties

Responsible for accuracy of goods declaration and payment of duties

What is the penalty for inadvertent errors in goods declaration, according to Sec. 108?

Substantial monetary penalties imposed

No substantial penalties imposed (correct)

Temporary suspension of import activities

Revocation of import license

According to Title IV, where should all goods imported into the Philippines be entered?

Through a customs office at a port of entry Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for signing the goods declaration if the consignee is a juridical person?

A responsible officer of the company authorized by the consignee Signup and view all the answers

Who can submit the goods declaration to the Bureau according to Sec. 106?

Any individual or company involved in the import process Signup and view all the answers

What is the time limit for submitting the necessary information or supporting documents when lodging a provisional goods declaration?

45 days Signup and view all the answers

For which goods is a formal entry process not required for clearance?

Goods with FOB or FCA value of less than P50,000.00 Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the owner of imported goods into the Philippines?

Consignee Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a personal debt due against the importer?

Liability for duties, taxes, fees, and other charges attached to importation Signup and view all the answers

When must the goods declaration be lodged?

Within 15 days from the date of discharge of the last package from the vessel or aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What type of importations are exempted from the formal entry process for clearance?

Personal and household effects imported in a passenger’s baggage Signup and view all the answers

What kind of documents are required for importations entered through a formal entry process?

Any verifiable commercial document evidencing payment Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may the Bureau permit amendment of a goods declaration that has already been lodged?

If there is an error in the declared weight of goods Signup and view all the answers

What is one condition under which the Bureau may allow for advance lodgement and clearance of goods declaration and supporting documents?

If there is an outbreak emergency Signup and view all the answers

What must the format of the goods declaration conform to?

International standards only Signup and view all the answers