Administrative Provisions
Coverage: Applies to all importers and customs brokers transacting with BOC, except certain categories (once-a-year importation, importation by parcel post/informal entry, government imports, and diplomatic/imports with diplomatic status).
"Importer" includes those importing goods regardless of business context, including entities acquiring tax-free imports from exempt persons. "Once-a-year" importers can opt to become regular importers.
Submission of Additional Documents: Importers must submit application forms, BIR clearance certificates (BIR-ICC/BCC), list of importables with technical/tariff descriptions, permits for regulated items, sworn undertakings, corporate certificates or special power of attorney, NBI clearances, bank statements (if applicable), valid government IDs, and printed CPRS profiles.
Customs brokers must submit application forms, BIR customs broker clearance certificate, sworn undertakings accepting electronic notices, sample signatures, and sworn statements attesting to knowledge and truthfulness of declarations.
Processing Fee: PhP 1,000 upon application submission.
Approval of Application: Chief AMO approves accreditation; adverse decisions may be reconsidered and escalated to Deputy Commissioner, RMCG whose decision is final.
Validity: Accreditation valid unless revoked/cancelled or BIR clearance expires.
Account Management Office (AMO): Responsible for managing accredited importers/brokers data, CPRS registration, coordination with District/Port Collectors for applications outside Metro Manila.
Database Maintenance: AMO maintains importer list, importables linked to E2M system, and keeps derogatory records useful for risk profiling.
Risk Profiling: AMO rates accounts as high/medium/low risk to guide processing standards and Super Green Lane membership; monitors importer/broker activities.
Operational Provisions
Application Deadline: Importers/brokers must submit BIR clearance within 90 days from the order's issuance; failure results in automatic accreditation expiration.
CPRS Registration: Mandatory registration; CPRS profile part of application; approval allows transactions with BOC.
Change in Registration Info: Must update CPRS within 30 days for significant changes (contact info, ownership, corporate changes, business status, signatories, importables list). Failure risks suspension or cancellation.
Registration Passwords: Personal and non-transferable; misuse responsibility of accredited person.
Suspension, Revocation, Cancellation Grounds: Include violation of sworn undertakings, failure to update info, false submissions, assisting illegal imports, or violation of TCCP.
Automatic Cancellation: Occurs if no valid transaction within 12 months; reactivation possible upon compliance.
Complaints: Filed with Legal Service, RCMG; Deputy Commissioner approves recommendations; final orders implemented by AMO.
Data Exchange with BIR: Regular sharing of disqualified, suspended, or cancelled importers and brokers lists; reciprocal data from BIR provided to AMO.
Repealing Clause
- Any inconsistent orders or regulations are repealed or amended accordingly.