QuestionsQuestions (DA LETTER CIRCULAR NO. 1 s. 1992)
The circular is issued pursuant to Republic Act (RA) No. 1556, as amended by Presidential Decree (PD) No. 7 (Sept. 21, 1972), and by virtue of DA-AO No. 24 (Aug. 21, 1991) and NFA Circular 1992 No. 41 (May 18, 1992).
It covers applications for import permits for: feeds/feed additive supplements, trace minerals and choline chloride, feed grades/prepared animal feeds, veterinary drug/product premixes, certain water solubles (coded SEP 081.99.01 and SEP 081.99.09 for those not containing corn or corn substitutes), and other preparations of a kind used for animal food (n.e.s.).
All applications/requests for import permits for the covered products are enjoined to secure a BAI import permit from BAI-AFSD and observe the guidelines prior to importation and opening of the LC.
A new applicant must submit: (1) duly accomplished BAI application form; (2) pro-forma invoice; (3) samples of not less than 250 grams per product for analysis plus laboratory cost; (4) test procedures/protocol; (5) certificate of analysis, certificate of free sale, and certificate of product registration, authenticated by the Philippine consulate from the country of origin; (6) brochures/technical dossiers/literatures/scientific evidences; (7) copy of authenticated Foreign Agency Contract or notarized valid agreement with the manufacturer containing a stipulation that the manufacturer and trader are jointly responsible for quality; and (8) copy of authenticated government certificate attesting to manufacturer competence and reliability of personnel/facilities.
For old applications: submit a valid BAI license, duly accomplished BAI application form, latest import permit (for repeat order with same supplier), and pro-forma invoice. The circular also states BAI may request additional requirements.
Yes. It explicitly states BAI shall not be precluded from requesting importers for additional requirements.
Applications for import permit with incomplete requirements shall not be accepted/processed.
Before issuance of the approved permit, the importer shall pay the appropriate import permit processing fee as approved per DA-AO No. 37 (Dec. 20, 1991). The fee covers all expenses incurred by BAI-AFSD in processing the import permit.
They must be reported within five (5) working days from the contracted date to the Animal Feeds Standard Division (AFSD), Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City.
Reports must be supported by a xerox copy of the Letter of Credit (LC) issued by the Central Bank of the Philippines or other authorized commercial banks.
Actual arrival must be reported so BAI’s duly authorized representative can collect samples for feed quality control and for payment of inspection fees.
Inspection fees are: fifty (P0.50) centavos per ton for feeds/feedstuff and twenty (P0.20) centavos per kilogram for feed additives/supplements/premixes. These are in accordance with Ministry Order No. 6-83 of the Ministry of Finance under Batas Pambansa Blg. 325.
The cancellation or delay must be reported to AFSD.
Import permits are valid for a maximum of 60 calendar days, covering the period from the date of issuance of the import permit up to the expected latest date of vessel arrival.
Non-compliance subjects the offender to prosecution and penalties under RA 1556 as amended by PD No. 7, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations, without prejudice to administrative sanctions.