Procedures for Customs Inspectors During Stuffing
- Customs inspectors must be present during the stuffing of containers for export shipments listed under the exceptions.
- This presence is also required for cargoes under alert or hold orders issued by customs authorities.
- The procedure defined in Section 16.B.1.1 of Customs Memorandum Order No. 22-2010 (Revised Port Operations Manual) shall govern stuffing and loading, including issuance of the notice of loading.
- For exports not covered under the exceptions, the Customs Container Control Division (or equivalent) must receive a copy of the export declaration for monitoring and posting before loading and before payment of arrastre charges.
Preservation of Bureau of Customs’ Powers
- Nothing in this order restricts or limits the Bureau of Customs’ authority to:
- Prevent and suppress smuggling.
- Enforce tariff and customs laws.
- Supervise all import and export cargoes as provided under Section 602 of the Tariff and Customs Code.
Repealing Clause
- Any previous orders, memoranda, or issuances that conflict with this order are repealed or amended accordingly.
Effectivity
- This Customs Memorandum Order shall take effect immediately upon filing.