BOC CUSTOMS MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 21-93

: The primary objective is to cut down on the procedural steps for the approval of the authority to conduct shifting operations of cargoes/containers.
: The Customs Inspector assigned to the vessel is responsible for authorizing and supervising the movement of cargoes/containers during shifting operations.
: No, no other charges shall be billed or paid for customs services rendered in connection with shifting operations.
: The Deputy Collector for Operations of the Port shall see to the strict compliance with this Order.
: They must submit a list in four copies of all cargoes/containers scheduled to be shifted to the Customs Inspector on board.
: The Customs Inspector must verify if the cargoes/containers in the list are also listed in the Transit Cargo Manifest submitted by the vessel or ship's agent.
: Shifting operations can still proceed but a report must be sent immediately to the Deputy Collector for Operations for proper action.
: They should be stacked or stored at an area designated by the Terminal Operator in close coordination with the Customs Inspector.
: Only after verifying that the cargoes/containers that were unloaded for shifting have been returned and loaded back on board the vessel.
: One copy with certification must be delivered to the Customs Container Control Division, another copy with the same notation must be submitted to the Piers and Inspection Division, and the inspector may retain the remaining copy for records.