Philippines - Apply for Export Commodity Clearance (ECC)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Export Commodity Clearance (ECC), the applicant has to approach the Philippines Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources nearby offices link scroll down to the bottom to find regional offices
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant has to download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. Once everything is accepted the Authority will provide the Export Commodity Clearance (ECC).
12. This entire process can be completed within 15- 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form link
• Proforma Invoice
• Local Transport Permit or Auxiliary Invoice
• Certificate of Taxonomic Identification
• Pre-shipment Inspection Report
• Health Certificate
• Export Declaration

Office Locations & Contacts

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES
Fisheries Building Complex, BPI compound,
Brgy. Vasra, Visayas Avenue,
Diliman, Quezon City
Email: [email protected],gov.ph
Phone: +63(2)929-8074
Contact details link

Note: Scroll down to find regional offices

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Apply for Export Commodity Clearance (ECC) is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 -30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

Exporter’s Information

• Name of Exporter
• Company Name
• Company Address
• Contact Number

Importer’s Country Information

• Name of Consignee
• Address of Consignee
• Purpose of Exportation

Broker’s Information (If shipment is handled by the broker)

• Name of Broker
• Name of Brokerage Company
• Address

Information of Fishery Product to be exported

• Sources
• Port of Loading
• Date of Loading
• Country of Destination
• Name of Fish
• (Common Name & Scientific Name)
• Description form
• Volume (kgs/pcs)

Need for the Document

• Commodity Clearance is used to prove that the export product is freely sold in the country and safe for human consumption.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

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