Advance cargo manifest submission rules

Require electronic transmission of cargo information by foreign carriers or their agents to the Bureau’s Advanced Manifest System for risk management, anti-terrorism, and law enforcement.
Enable importers or authorized representatives to pre-process goods declarations and pre-assess customs duties and charges before shipment arrival.
Prescribe detailed procedures for online cargo manifest and document submission.
Expedite the release of legitimate cargo upon arrival.

Defines essential terms related to cargo handling including Air Way Bill, Authorized Agent, Bill of Lading, Break-bulk and Bulk Cargo, Cargo Manifest, Carrier, Co-loader, Commercial Invoice, Consignee, Consolidated Cargo Manifest, Consolidator, Deconsolidation Agent, Feeder Vessel, Freight Forwarder, House Bill of Lading, International Freight Forwarder, Load Port Survey Report, Master Airway Bill, Master Ocean Bill of Lading, Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier, Packing List, Port of Entry, Port of Loading, Port of Discharge, Port of Origin, Ship Agent, Shipper, Shipping Line, Stowage Plan, and Accredited Information Processor.

Sea freight carriers, freight forwarders, consolidators, or their agents must electronically submit cargo manifests and consolidated cargo manifests (CCM) within specified cut-off times depending on transit time:
- At least 72 hours transit: 24 hours prior to vessel arrival.
- Less than 72 hours transit: 12 hours prior to vessel arrival.
Air freight carriers and related parties must submit electronic manifests:
- From Asian ports of loading: 1 hour before aircraft arrival.
- Ports outside Asia: 4 hours before arrival.

Cargo manifests and CCM must be submitted electronically in searchable PDF format through accredited Value-Added Service Providers or Accredited Information Processors.
This submission is distinct from electronic manifest submission to the Bureau's E2M System.
Freight forwarders, consolidators, or shipping lines acting as co-loaders may submit manifests prior to vessel operator submission.

Must include details such as port of discharge, customs registry number, transport document numbers, marks and packaging details, container and seal numbers for containerized cargo, number and kinds of packages, cargo description, shipper and consignee names and addresses, gross weight, measurements, quantity, port of origin, notify party, voyage or flight number, carrier identifier, vessel registry numbers, IMO number, and intended destination for transshipment.
Cargo descriptions must be sufficiently precise; generic terms like "Freight All Kinds" or "general cargo" are not permitted except for specific cases involving consolidators.

Value of goods and freight charges must also be included with cargo details.
Data collection and handling must comply with the Data Privacy Act of the Philippines to ensure security and confidentiality.

Failure to submit advance manifests and required documents within prescribed periods results in fines pursuant to the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act.
Exceptions to penalties apply for force majeure, technical problems, or analogous unforeseen circumstances, allowing a 24-hour window for submission post-incident.

Electronic copies of Master and House Bills of Lading or Airway Bills must be submitted in searchable PDF form at least 24 hours before vessel or aircraft arrival.
Consignees are accountable for ensuring the submission of these documents and may face penalties for non-compliance.
Required Bill of Lading information includes customs registry number, document numbers, ports of loading and discharge, shipper and consignee information, packaging details, container data, weight, cargo description, measurements, value, freight charges, insurance, and optional handling information.

Commercial Invoice and Packing List must be submitted by the carrier or their agent, with the consignee liable for any non-compliance.

Shipping lines, NVOCCs, or authorized agents must submit these documents within the prescribed cut-off times.
Non-compliance may result in fines and other legal actions.

Accredited Cargo Surveying Companies must submit survey reports at least 24 hours before the vessel's arrival.
Liability for failure rests with the surveying company.

Cargo or containers omitted from initial manifests but recorded in stowage plans require supplemental manifests submitted within 48 hours from last discharge.
Cargo or containers absent from both manifests and stowage plans must be covered by a supplemental manifest submitted within 24 hours of last discharge (for vessels and aircraft).
Failure to submit supplemental manifests classifies shipments as un-manifested, subjecting them to seizure and forfeiture.

Prescribes standardized file naming formats for documents including cargo manifests, consolidated cargo manifests, bills of lading, invoices, packing lists, stowage plans, container discharging lists, and load port survey reports to facilitate processing and identification.

Consignees must ensure dissemination of these guidelines to their foreign suppliers to inform ship owners and carriers.

Emphasizes the difference between submission to the Advanced Manifest System or Cargo Targeting System versus the E2M system.
Allows for submission of manifests by freight forwarders, consolidators, or co-loaders before vessel operators.