Scope
- Initially covers shipments at the Port of Manila (POM) and Manila International Container Port (MICP)
- Applies to qualified importers under Super Green Lane transactions
Administrative Provisions
Qualification Requirements
- Shipment consigned to holder of Certificate of Qualification (CQ)
- Registered user of BOC-Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
- Exclusion of prohibited commodities
- Regulated commodities require relevant permits from appropriate government agencies
- Import entry must be lodged through EDI
- Duties, taxes, and charges on shipment must be paid
Super Green Lane Task Group Composition
- Headed by Deputy Commissioner for Customs Assessment & Operation Coordinating Group
- Includes Accreditation Sub-Group (ASG) and Import Compliance Sub-Group (ICSG)
Accreditation Sub-Group (ASG) Functions
- Determine accreditation eligibility based on criteria including BOC registration, disciplinary record, import nature, permit compliance, history, tax contribution, and EDI registration
- Transmit importer documents for valuation/classification to ICSG
- Verify importer profile with other government agencies
- Submit evaluations and recommendations to SGL Task Group Head
- Perform other duties as assigned
Import Compliance Sub-Group (ICSG) Functions
- Determine value/classification of importer's regular imports
- Consult with importer to ensure compliance
- Verify declared values against GATT Valuation Support System
- Conduct post-clearance checks and inspections
- Other functions as assigned
Management Information System and Technology Group (MISTG) Responsibilities
- Provide importer lists by revenue
- Provide daily processed entry lists
- Develop/install computer systems supporting SGL groups
- Register SGL importers on EDI Gateway
SGL Task Group Head Duties
- Recommend importer accreditation to Commissioner
- Provide monthly progress reports
- Additional tasks as assigned
Certificate of Qualification (CQ)
- Issued by Commissioner to qualified importers
- Entitles privileges and imposes compliance obligations under SGL
EDI Facility
- Remote lodgment of import entries following CMO 22-99
- Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PCCI) provides Gateway and communications
- Gateway is sole communication link to BOC-ACOS
- Connection via accredited Value Added Network (VAN) providers
- Minimal fees charged by PCCI
- EDI client registration per CMO 18-99
Payment of Duties and Taxes
- Payment through Authorized Agent Banks (AABs) accepting Customs payment
- Amount payable per assessment notice
Document Submission and Payment of Fees
- EDI-generated entry declaration hard copy (IEIRD) to replace normal IEIRD
- Signed, notarized, and affixed with documentary stamps
- Submission to Entry Processing Unit (EPU) on 2nd working day following electronic lodgment
- Fees included in payment for processing
Support Measures
- AAB transmits payment info promptly
- Arrastre operators facilitate timely delivery
- Shipping lines/freight forwarders submit electronic inward cargo manifests early
Procedural Provisions
Prior Arrival / Prior Cargo Release
- Importer lodges declaration electronically through BOC Gateway
- BOC-ACOS assesses and assigns declaration to SGL channel
- Assessment transmitted electronically to importer
- Importer pays duties/taxes at AAB
- AAB transmits payment info to BOC
- BOC verifies payment matches assessment
- Electronic cargo release message issued to arrastre operator
- Presentation of EDI entry for release authorization
After Release of Cargo
- Inspections require Mission Order from Commissioner or authorized representative
- Based on ACOS selection, intelligence information, or SGL Task Group directive
- Inspection scope and container numbers specified
- ICSG assigns inspection teams at consignee’s premises
- Importer must cooperate fully
- After-mission report required within one working day including findings, recommendations, and other details
Post Entry Validation
- Submission of hard copy electronic declaration and documents to EPU on the second working day
- Failure to submit results in EDI registration cancellation
- EPU processes documents and forwards working copies to ICSG
- ICSG conducts documentary and compliance checks
- Weekly report to SGL Task Group Head and District Collector
- Demand letters issued for deficiencies in payments
Duration and Review of Certificate of Qualification
- CQ valid until suspension, cancellation, or revocation by BOC
- Grounds for suspension/cancellation:
- Failure to submit documents on time
- Suspected fraud based on anomalous declarations
- Failure to pay additional duties/taxes within prescribed periods
- ASG recommends revocation upon fraud findings
- Periodic review of all CQs by BOC
Repealing Clause
- Orders, memorandums or circulars inconsistent with these guidelines are repealed or modified accordingly
Effectivity
- Order effective upon signing on March 31, 2000 by the Acting Commissioner