IMPORT CLEARANCE

OVERVIEW

Pre-arrival Process

TRGAs should
regularly send
BOC their updated
1 requirements for the
SHIPPING LINE/
AIRLINE/
CRIL. This process
is only applicable to
CARGO CONSOLIDATOR/
FREIGHT FORWARDER
IMPORTER/BROKER TRGA regulated goods.
(submission of cargo Accreditation (issuance of
manifest) Securing of permits and other relevant permits)
required docs
Preparation and lodgment of goods Timing of issuance of
declaration permits

E2M system downtime

2
Electronic receipt of Physical examination is
goods declaration and handled by BOC at the DEA
5 manifest data located in the port.

Issuance Lead time for locating the

Po
Selectivity and 3b

st-
of release BOC assessment cargo
Transmission of

Cle
instructions Cargo release from
information from port

ara
ours
AAB
4

nce
Transfer of red Importers are expected to book
3a
s 13 h
cargos to the PORT/ 7 a schedule for their carrier to get

Cargo Movem
DEA cargo upon release.
day WAREHOUSE
Final assessment of OPERATOR
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duties and taxes Long traffic queue

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AAB
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Payment processing for port

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charges and issuance of gate pass
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(sending of payment iva 6
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confirmation to BOC) n
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Risk management system is applied where cargo risk is classified as low

(green), medium (yellow), or  high (red). Process includes documentary and
physical examination for yellow and red cargos, respectively. Long queue in payment of
arrastre charges
Request for independent examination by some concerned agencies

• TRGA - Trade regulatory government agencies
• CRIL - Customs Regulated Imports List
• E2M - Electronic-to-Mobile System
• AAB - Authorized agent banks
• DEA - Designated Examination Area
Note: Process duration for cargo clearance and post-clearance cargo movement is Legend:
based on average June 2015 BOC data across all colors (green, yellow, red) and ports. – process – potential source of
Ports studied were MICP, Manila, Batangas, Cebu, Iloilo, Davao, CDO, and NAIA. description/note delay