Question & AnswerQ&A (BC CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 7-2006)
The main purpose is to prescribe a standard Customs Declaration Form for both arriving and departing passengers and crew members, simplify its accomplishment, facilitate clearance of passengers and baggage, and conform to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas regulations on currency declarations.
All travelers and crew members of international airlines and shipping lines in international airports and major seaports of entry in the Philippines are required to fill out the form.
No. If traveling with family, only one declaration is required to be made by the head or any responsible family member.
The examiner verifies the declaration. If found true, they clear the passenger or crew, authorize the baggage release by signing the form, and return the form for presentation to the Gate Keeper.
The Customs Examiner conducts an examination, assesses duties and taxes, reports findings on the form, and after payment, returns the form and official receipt to the passenger for baggage release.
Passengers or crew carrying Philippine currency exceeding Php 10,000 must submit BSP authorization or have the excess withheld. For foreign currency exceeding US$10,000 or equivalent, they must fill out a Foreign Currency Declaration Form.
Prohibited articles include marijuana, cocaine, narcotics, firearms and parts, ammunition, explosives, obscene or pornographic materials, misbranded or adulterated food and drugs, gambling paraphernalia, and used clothing and rags.
An inventory is conducted in the presence of the passenger and officers, a Held Baggage Receipt is issued, articles placed in the inbound section, and an Incident Report submitted within 24 hours recommending a Warrant of Seizure and Detention.
The Commissioner is empowered to issue rules and guidelines for the effective implementation of the Order.
It took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two newspapers of general circulation.