Customs Procedures and Authorizations

Questions and Answers

Which of the following goods is prohibited for importation or exportation due to advocating treason or rebellion?

Agricultural products

Educational materials

Written or printed goods inciting sedition (correct)

Medicinal drugs

Goods designed for unlawful abortion are permitted for importation.

False

What kind of films or representations are prohibited for importation?

Obscene or immoral character

Goods manufactured in precious metals must indicate the actual ______ of the metals or alloys.

firmness or quality Signup and view all the answers

Match the following prohibited goods with their descriptions:

Goods advocating treason = Prohibited importation due to inciting violence against government Adulterated food = Goods not fit for human consumption Infringing goods = Goods violating Intellectual Property rights Obscene representations = Visual materials deemed immoral Signup and view all the answers

What does the Letter of Authority (LOA) allow a Customs Officer to do?

Inspect premises and goods for duties and taxes Signup and view all the answers

A Mission Order (MO) can only be issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Customs.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are National Law Enforcement Agencies (NLEAs) responsible for?

Enforcing the law, preventing, detecting and investigating crimes. Signup and view all the answers

The Philippine territory comprises the Philippine __________ with all its islands.

Archipelago Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Police Authority' refer to?

Authority to effect search, seizure, and arrest granted to specific regular government employees Signup and view all the answers

Police officers refer to customs officers under the Enforcement and Security Services (ESS).

True Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Probable Cause'.

A reasonable ground of suspicion supported by strong circumstances. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Letter of Authority = Written authorization to inspect goods Mission Order = Directive issued for specific instructions Philippine Territory = All islands and waters comprising the Philippines NLEAs = Agencies responsible for law enforcement Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definitions and Key Terms

Letter of Authority (LOA): A signed written authorization by the Commissioner of Customs permitting inspection of premises and goods, identifying the Customs Officer who can demand proof of payment for imported goods.
Mission Order (MO): A directive issued by the Commissioner of Customs for specific tasks assigned to Customs Officers or deputized government employees.
National Law Enforcement Agencies (NLEAs): Authorities responsible for enforcing laws, preventing, detecting, and investigating crimes, as well as apprehending criminals.
Officials of the Bureau: Includes the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, and Service Directors of the Bureau of Customs with police authority, excluding certain positions as outlined in CMTA Section 214 (a).

Philippine Territory

Comprises the Philippine Archipelago and all islands, waters, and territories under Philippine sovereignty.
Encompasses terrestrial, fluvial, aerial domains, territorial sea, seabed, subsoil, insular shelved, and other submarine areas.
Internal waters include the waters around and between the islands, regardless of dimensions.

Police Authority and Roles

Police Authority: Granted to specified regular government employees for carrying out searches, seizures, and arrests based on CMTA enforcement and other laws.
Police Officers: Specifically refers to customs officers working in the Enforcement and Security Services (ESS).

Legal Standards and Prohibited Items

Probable Cause: Defined as reasonable suspicion supported by strong circumstances, leading a cautious person to believe in the guilt of the accused or the presence of a potentially illegal item in a searched location.
Prohibited Importation and Exportation: Includes specific categories of goods such as:
- Materials inciting treason, rebellion, or sedition against the Philippine government.
- Goods related to unlawful abortion or advertising them.
- Obscene materials including films and representations.
- Precious metal goods not properly marked for quality.
- Adulterated or misbranded food and drugs.
- Infringing goods according to the Intellectual Property Code.
- Other goods explicitly banned by law or regulatory authority.

Description

This quiz covers essential concepts related to the Letter of Authority (LOA) and Mission Orders (MO) as outlined by the Commissioner of Customs. Test your understanding of these important customs procedures, their implications, and the roles of authorized officers. Prepare to delve into the specifics of customs regulations and documentation.