Opening Port of Aparri as Principal Port

The Commissioner of Customs is empowered to redefine jurisdictional boundaries of the Port of San Fernando to accommodate the new District Port of Aparri.
The District Port of Aparri (Collection District No. XV) will have jurisdiction over the provinces of Cagayan, Isabela, Batanes, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, and other areas added by the Commissioner.
The Freeport area under Republic Act No. 7922 is excluded from this district.
Subports under this district include the ports of Curimao, Tuguegarao Airport, and Laoag International Airport.

A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) must be signed within 30 days by the Bureau of Customs and the Cagayan Freeport Zone Authority (CFZA).
The MOA will govern their working relationship and protocols for handling cargo entering or leaving Port Irene, a subport of the District Port of Aparri.

The District Port of Aparri will be led by a Collector of Customs V.
The Collector of Customs V will appoint Deputy Collectors of Customs as necessary.
Each subport is headed by Port Collectors supported by Deputy Port Collectors, as designated by the Commissioner of Customs.

The Commissioner of Customs will determine personnel requirements based on principles of economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Subject to Civil Service rules, personnel transfers or movements may be ordered to staff Port Irene and support operations.

Initial operating funds for the District Port of Aparri will come from the Bureau of Customs' available funds.
Future budgetary allocations shall be included in the Bureau’s budget proposals and subject to standard budgeting and auditing rules.

The order becomes effective 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
This timing ensures official notice and compliance prior to implementation.