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Introduction
In August 2008, the 22nd AFTA Council Meeting,
mandated
the development
mechanisms that will enhance the AFTA Rules of Origin (ROO) and streamline
procedures
The introduction
certification
arrangement
of
(AEC). This
system in ASEAN.
in establishing
the origin of
Agreement (ATIGA). The system eliminates the need to present a Certificate of Origin (CO)
Form D to claim preference under the ATIGA as it allows "Certified Exporters" to self-declare
that their products have satisfied the ASEAN origin criteria by simply affixing a declaration
on the commercial invoice.
There are two pilot projects in implementing
knowledge
self-certification
of the self-certification
system, to acquire
mechanism in preparation
of
composed of Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia and Singapore, while the second pilot project is
composed by the Philippines, Indonesia and Laos PDR.
To implement
the MOU for the Second Pilot Project, Executive Order No. 142 dated
14 October 2013 was approved by the President. Subsequently, CAO No. 06-2013 and CMO
02-2014 was issued by the Bureau of Customs providing for the operational
procedure in
the processing of documents under this system and the guidelines for the accreditation
of
exporters/manufacturers.
FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS
1. What is Self-Certification?
Self-Certification
invoice declaration
for the export of goods and declare, by itself, that its products
have satisfied the Rules of Origin (ROO) under the ATIGA by making such declaration
on the commercial invoice.
2. Who are the ASEAN Members ofthe 2nd Pilot Project on Self-Certification?
There are three
members
the
Philippines, Indonesia and Laos PDR. However, Thailand and Vietnam have already
signified their intention to accede to the 2nd Pilot Project on Self-Certification.
3. What are the benefits of being accredited as a Certified Exporter?
The benefits of becoming a Certified Exporter of the Bureau of Customs are the
following:
a. Reduces compliances of exporters and administrative cost associated with
Certificate of Origin (COO)application.
b. Facilitate the release of shipments availing of preferential tariff under the
ASEANTrade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA).
4. How does one become a certified exporter?
To become a certified exporter, one has to apply in writing with the Office of the
Deputy Commissioner, Assessment and Operations Coordination Group (AOCG),
attn.: Self Certification Implementation
and Monitoring
application shall then be reviewed and deliberated upon by SCIMSif the applicant is
qualified.
5. What are the requirements to become a Certified Exporter?
The requirements that should be submitted by the applicant exporter together the
letter of application, are the following:
a. Latest income tax returns;
b. Unique Reference Number (URN) for PEZAlocators and BOC-CPRSfor nonPEZAlocators;
c.
Business perrnit/s: