Philippines - Apply for Import Commodity Clearance

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for Import Commodity Clearance, the applicant has to approach the BUREAU OF CUSTOMS – PHILIPPINES link
2. Determine the quota allocation and the minimum access volume (MAV) for rice importation.
3. The MAV is the volume of rice that can be imported at a lower tariff rate, while the quota allocation is the volume of rice that can be imported at a higher tariff rate.
4. These are set by the Philippine government and may change from time to time.
5. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
6. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
7. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
9. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
10. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
11. 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.
12. Then the application will be processed further.
13. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
14. Once the applicant goods have been cleared by the BOC, the applicant can claim them from the port or the warehouse where they are stored.
15. This entire process can be completed within 7 – 14 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Commercial Invoice or equivalent document
• Bill of Lading or Airway Bill
• Packing List
• Certificate of origin
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

BUREAU OF CUSTOMS – PHILIPPINES
Head Office:
Address: Bureau of Customs Building,
1099 Manila North Harbor, Tondo, Manila
Telephone: (+632) 527-45-67
Email: [email protected]

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Office:
Address: Bureau of Customs Building,
NAIA Complex, Pasay City
Telephone: (+632) 877-11-11 local 3900

Port of Manila Office:
Address: Manila South Harbor,
Gate 3, Port Area, Manila
Telephone: (+632) 527-45-67

Port of Cebu Office:
Address: Bureau of Customs Building,
Cebu International Port Area, Cebu City
Telephone: (+6332) 340-85-50

Port of Davao Office:
Address: Bureau of Customs Building,
Port of Davao, Sasa, Davao City
Telephone: (+6382) 234-09-44
Hotlines link
Contact Details link

National Food Authority,
Visayas Avenue, Brgy. Vasra
Quezon City
Metro Manila 1128
Philippines
Mobile: 09171139347
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any importers or authorized representatives who intends to Apply for Import Commodity Clearance is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 7 – 14 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

• Name
• Address
• Contact details
• Email ID
• Importation details
• Other details
• Declaration
• Signature
• Date

Need for the Document

• The Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) in the Philippines is a document issued by government agencies, such as the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and other regulatory agencies, to ensure that imported products comply with the country's laws and regulations.

Information which might help

• The ICC is an important requirement for importers in the Philippines as it helps to ensure that imported goods are safe, of good quality, and comply with local regulations.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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Others

• The NFA sets the minimum access volume (MAV) and quota allocation for rice imports, which may change from time to time based on the domestic supply and demand for rice.