Mandatory BPS Certification Enforcement

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BOC CUSTOMS MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 32-2004: Mandatory BPS Certification Enforcement

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Title Supreme Court: Mandatory BPS Certification Enforcement

Law: Boc Customs Memorandum Order No. 32-2004

Decision Date: Oct 26, 2004

The BOC Customs Memorandum Order No. 32-2004 mandates strict enforcement of the BPS certification requirement for imported products to ensure compliance with Philippine standards, holding customs personnel accountable for non-compliance.

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Legal Basis and Coordination

The directive is based on Customs Memorandum Circular (CMC) No. 102-88 and CMC 262-2004.
It reflects the joint procedures established under a Memorandum of Agreement between the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) for monitoring and inspection of imports.

Mandatory Submission Requirement

All District Collectors and Deputy Collectors for Assessment in various collection districts are required to demand the submission of the Mandatory BPS Certification.
This requirement applies specifically to products listed under the Mandatory BPS Product Certification.
The certification must be presented for each shipment covered by these product categories before customs clearance.

Accountability and Penalties

Customs officers who fail to enforce or observe the mandatory submission requirement of the BPS Certification shall be subject to appropriate administrative sanctions.

Repeals and Modifications

Any previous orders, memoranda, or circulars inconsistent with this Customs Memorandum Order (CMO) are considered repealed or modified accordingly to conform with this directive.

Effectivity

The order takes immediate effect upon signing by the Commissioner of Customs on October 26, 2004.

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