11 Questions
What is the status of imported goods when the goods declaration is electronically lodged with the pertinent customs office?
Entered in the Philippines for consumption
What is required to be lodged with the pertinent customs office together with the goods declaration?
Any required supporting documents
What is the purpose of the goods declaration in the importation process?
To declare the goods for consumption in the Philippines
Where are the goods declaration and supporting documents lodged?
With the pertinent customs office
What is the result of the electronic lodgment of the goods declaration and supporting documents?
The goods are deemed entered in the Philippines for consumption
What is the purpose of a relief consignment?
To provide aid to victims of calamities
What is the priority of clearance for relief consignments during a state of calamity?
First priority
Under what circumstances may the examination and/or sampling of goods in a relief consignment be conducted?
In exceptional circumstances
Which agencies are responsible for issuing the rules and regulations for the implementation of relief consignments?
DSWD and DOF
What is the purpose of the simplified customs procedure for relief consignments?
To reduce the complexity of the importation process
What type of goods are typically included in a relief consignment?
Food, medicine, and shelter materials
Study Notes
Importation of Goods
- Imported goods are considered "entered" in the Philippines for consumption when the electronic goods declaration is lodged with the required supporting documents at the pertinent customs office.
Relief Consignment
- Relief consignment refers to goods such as food, medicine, equipment, and materials for shelter donated or leased to government institutions and accredited private entities for free distribution to or use of victims of calamities.
- Upon declaration of a state of calamity, clearance of relief consignment is prioritized and subject to a simplified customs procedure.
- The Bureau provides for:
- Lodging of a simplified goods declaration or a provisional/incomplete goods declaration, which must be completed within a specified period.
- Pre-arrival lodging, registration, and checking of the goods declaration and supporting documents, with release upon arrival.
- Clearance beyond regular business hours or away from customs offices, with waiver of corresponding charges.
- Examination and/or sampling of goods only in exceptional circumstances.
- The Department of Finance (DOF) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) jointly issue rules and regulations for the implementation of relief consignment.
Test your knowledge of the customs regulations in the Philippines, particularly on the treatment of importation. Learn when goods are considered 'entered' for consumption and what documents are required. This quiz is perfect for those involved in international trade and customs procedures.
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