Title
Delegation for ATRIG issuance on no-dollar imports
Law
Bir Memorandum Order No. 14-95
Decision Date
Mar 24, 1995
The BIR Memorandum Order No. 14-95 delegates the authority to issue Authority to Release Imported Goods (ATRIG) for motor vehicles under the No-Dollar Importation Program exclusively to Revenue District Office No. 33 in Manila, outlining specific processing guidelines and documentation requirements.

Delegation rules by port

  • Revenue District Office No. 33, Revenue Region No. 6, Manila is the only office authorized to issue ATRIG for covered motor vehicle imports through South International Port Authority.
  • For imports through the Manila International Container Port, ATRIG processing is handled by the One Stop Shop established by the Department of Finance.
  • No other office is designated for ATRIG issuance under the specified delegation—ATRIG issuance authority is confined to the designated offices based on the port of entry.

Required documents for ATRIG applications

  • ATRIG applications must be accompanied by the following documents:
    • Car Registration
    • Approved Import Authority issued by the BIS
    • Bill of Lading
    • Consumption Entry
    • Joint Inspection/Evaluation Report duly accomplished and signed by the authorized representatives in the One Stop Shop

Mandatory ocular inspection standard

  • Ocular inspection must be conducted in all cases.
  • The ocular inspection must be conducted with careful consideration of factors, particularly seating capacity.
  • Seating capacity is used for the determination of whether the importation should be subject to Excise tax (Ad Valorem tax).

Reporting obligations after ATRIG issuance

  • Revenue District Office No. 33, through the Regional Director of Revenue Region No. 6, Manila, must furnish the Deputy Commissioner (Operations) a weekly report on ATRIG issued.
  • The weekly report must state the number of ATRIG issued during the week.
  • The weekly report must include particulars such as:
    • the quantity, unit, and description of the motor vehicles covered
    • the name and address of the importer, owner or consignee
    • the amount of tax or taxes paid
    • other relevant information on the importation

Adoption, signatory, and effective dates

  • The issuance is adopted on 24 Mar. 1995.
  • The order bears the signature of LIWAYWAY VINZONS-CHATO, Commissioner of Internal Revenue.

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