Question & AnswerQ&A (BOC CUSTOMS MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 14-2011)
The purpose is to safeguard the revenue collection efforts of the Bureau of Customs and intensify the campaign against smuggling and violations of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP) by requiring mandatory X-ray examination of certain shipments before their release.
All transit shipments for which consumption entries will be filed at their final port of destination, shipments for transfer to CY-CFS/OCZs, and PEZA-bound shipments selected RED under the Bureau’s Selectivity System.
Shipments classified as HIGH RISK or subject to detailed inspection based on the Bureau’s risk assessment procedures, which require additional scrutiny such as physical examination in addition to X-ray scanning.
No, shipments covered under this order shall not be allowed release or transfer from the Ports of Discharge without first undergoing X-ray scanning.
Transit shipments selected RED are required to undergo a physical examination in addition to the mandatory X-ray scanning before release.
The Deputy Collector for Operations at the Port of Discharge is responsible and shall not allow shipment release without submission of the X-ray image print-out.
An X-ray image print-out must be submitted to the Deputy Collector for Operations as proof of the required X-ray examination.
The Head of the X-Ray Inspection Project is directed to coordinate with the Deputy Collector for Operations to ensure smooth implementation of the mandatory X-ray examination Order.
Yes, PEZA-bound shipments selected RED under the Bureau’s Selectivity System shall also undergo mandatory X-ray scanning.
This Order took effect immediately upon its filing date, April 14, 2011.