Question & AnswerQ&A (BOC ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 03-2000)
The amendment is made by authority of Section 608 in relation to Section 1909 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines, as amended.
The CBWs operated by Philippine Skylanders, Inc., Philippine Airlines, PAIRCARGO, Delbros, Cargohaus (formerly U-Warehouse), DHL Philippines, and Miascor Logistics at the NAIA Complex are covered.
Rates range from PHP 0.585/kg/day to PHP 0.88/kg/day, with minimum daily charges from PHP 33.75 to PHP 50.63. Exceptions such as documents and diplomatic pouches have lower minimum rates.
Cargo is classified into General Cargo and Special Cargo with special cargo including baggage and personal effects, perishables, valuable cargo, dangerous drugs and restricted articles, live animals, and human remains.
For shipments weighing less than 100 kilograms per Air Waybill (AWB), the charge is PHP 0.225/kg/day to PHP 0.34/kg/day. For shipments 100 kilograms or more, the charge is PHP 0.337/kg/day to PHP 0.51/kg/day.
Ancillary charges include backdoor release fees (PHP 1.875 to PHP 2.81 per kg), deconsolidation fees (PHP 94.50 to PHP 141.75 per HAWB), and returned shipment fees (PHP 18.75 to PHP 28.13 per kg).
Perishables are shipments labeled or identified on the Cargo Manifest or AWB as such, requiring storage under specified temperature, including all aquatic products.
Valuable cargo must be indicated as such on the Cargo Manifest or AWB or labeled/identified on the packages pursuant to IATA regulations.
The Order takes effect 15 days after publication in two newspapers of general circulation.
Yes, all orders inconsistent with this amendment are impliedly repealed or modified by this Order.