Title
Rules on Importer Accreditation by BIR and BOC
Law
Dof Department Order No. 012-2014
Decision Date
Feb 6, 2014
The Department of Finance establishes new accreditation rules for importers, requiring a BIR Importer Clearance Certificate for registration with the Bureau of Customs, with strict compliance deadlines and provisions for suspension or revocation of accreditation.

Q&A (DOF DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 012-2014)

The main objective is to establish rules on the accreditation of importers to complete tax mapping, minimize duplication of functions, and ensure maximum productivity of the concerned Bureaus.

An applicant must present the BIR-ICC issued by the BIR to the concerned customs office.

The accreditation of the importer shall be deemed automatically expired upon the lapse of the ninety-day period.

Yes, the Bureau of Customs can suspend, revoke, or cancel an importer's customs accreditation in case of violation of customs laws and regulations.

No, according to the order, the Bureau of Customs shall issue rules that allow registration of importers accredited by BIR without need for renewal or additional accreditation.

The Bureau of Customs may prescribe rules for risk profiling and criteria for classification of importers.

Such prior orders, circulars, memoranda, and issuances are revoked and/or modified accordingly.


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