Monitoring of Popular Cigarette Brands in Domestic Market
- If any listed cigarette brands are popular domestically, law enforcement agencies must be alerted.
- Enforcement agencies may conduct monitoring and surveillance without causing delays in application processing.
- The shipping agent is required to present the ship's sailing plan for reference.
Documentation Submission After Vessel Departure
- Within 48 hours after the vessel departs, the shipping agent must submit:
- Copies of the bill of lading for the cargo.
- The vessel's outward foreign cargo manifest.
- These must be submitted to the Deputy Collector for Operations.
Post-Departure Certification and Documentation
- Shipping company/agent must, within 15 days from vessel departure, provide:
- A certification from the consignee confirming receipt of the shipment.
- A certified true copy of the inward foreign manifest, properly received and stamped by port authorities at the destination.
Port Stay Limit and Charges for Transshipment Cargo
- Imported foreign cigarette cargo may stay at the port for a maximum of 5 days.
- Beyond 5 days, supervision fees apply as per Customs Memorandum Order 22-93:
- P800.00 per container regardless of size.
- Or P10.00 per revenue ton of breakbulk cargo.
- Fees are charged per day of extended stay and payable to the District Collector upon loading or withdrawal.
Accountability and Reporting by Customs Operations
- The Deputy Collector for Operations is mandated to establish an accounting system for all shipments under this order.
- Must report to the Commissioner of Customs all unaccounted shipments or those suspected to have been diverted from their intended destination.
Involvement of Domestic Cigarette Manufacturers
- Domestic cigarette manufacturers' participation is required to monitor transshipment activities.
- This is to prevent diversion and fraud against government revenues.
Designation of Responsible Officer in Ports Without Deputy Collector
- In ports lacking a Deputy Collector for Operations, the Collector must appoint an action officer.
- This officer holds responsibility for implementing the order's objectives locally.