Question & AnswerQ&A (DENR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 99-46)
The basic policy is to sustainably manage the country's forest resources and rationalize the development of wood-based industries to continuously provide the wood supply needed for the country's economic growth.
Holders of Timber License Agreement (TLA), Industrial Forest Management Agreement (IFMA), Wood Processing Plant Permit (WPP), or Certificate of Registration (CR) as wood furniture manufacturers, agents, contractors, or dealers of logs, poles, and lumber issued by the DENR.
For Luzon: Poro Point, Sta-Ana, Mariveles, Legaspi City, South Harbor Manila, Batangas City; For Visayas: Iloilo City, Cebu City, Bacolod City; For Mindanao: Cagayan City, Butuan City, Davao City, Zamboanga City, Parang, General Santos City.
The importer must submit an Authority to Import or Certificate of Registration, and a Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the country of origin. Qualified DENR technical personnel may assist in inspections.
Authority to Import or Certificate of Registration, Phytosanitary Certificate, Bill of Lading, and Summary of the Packing List must be provided to the CENRO concerned.
Documents include registration from DTI or SEC, a written agreement with the local principal, a supply contract with the foreign exporter authenticated by the Philippine commercial attache, and a certificate from the Philippine Wood Producers Association aligning with rationalization programs.
Application Fee of P500, Registration Fee of P400, and a Cash Bond of P10,000 (or increased by at least 25% if surety bond).
They must display the certificate publicly, submit monthly reports on imports, obtain written authority to import before sales, allow DENR inspections, and provide related information as required.
Immediate suspension or cancellation of permits/certificates, confiscation of the materials and derived products, and forfeiture of the required bond, in addition to penalties under existing laws.
To formulate and monitor the implementation of joint DENR-Department of Agriculture orders defining forest quarantine procedures and conditions for imported wood materials.