Philippines - Apply for Issuance of Clearance to Import Fishing Vessels

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Issuance of Clearance to Import Fishing Vessels, 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.
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 Clearance to Import Fishing Vessels.
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
• Letter of Intent
• Latest Business Registration issued by SEC, DTI or LGU
• Articles of incorporation and By-Laws (for corporations)
• Valid Certificate of Vessels Registry from the country of origin
• 5General arrangement plan of the vessel
• Latest survey from the country of origin
• Sworn statement that the vessel to be imported is for company’s exclusive use only
• Deletion certificate from the country of origin (for Taiwanese vessels)
• Valid Memorandum of Agreement, pro-forma in voice or deed of absolute sale

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 Issuance of Clearance to Import Fishing Vessels is eligible to make this application.

Fees

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

Validity

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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

• Company Name
• Name of Forwarder
• Type of Commodity
• Date of Shipment
• Consignee’s Name
• Country Destination
• Reference No

Need for the Document

• Clearance is a necessary procedure before goods can be imported or exported internationally. If a shipment is cleared, then the shipper will provide documentation confirming customs duties that are paid and the shipment can be processed.

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Others

• A fishing vessel is a boat or ship used to catch fish in the sea, or on a lake or river. Many different kinds of vessels are used in commercial, artisanal and recreational fishing.