Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 13 views

    Cmo 10-2020

    Uploaded by

    Musa Batugan Jr.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF or read online from Scribd

    Cmo 10-2020

    Uploaded by

    Musa Batugan Jr.
    13 views7 pages

    Original Title

    CMO_10-2020

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf
    13 views7 pages

    Cmo 10-2020

    Uploaded by

    Musa Batugan Jr.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf
    You are on page 1of 7
    BUREAU OF CUSTOMS Professionalism Accountability 08 April 2020 \RasteR Copy CUSTOMS MEMORANDUM ORDER (CMO) NO. L0-2020 SUBJECT: SUMMARY ABANDONMENT PROCEEDINGS DURING ENHANCED COMMUNITY QUARANTINE Introduction. Pursuant to Section 1, Rule X of Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 20-01 entitled “Adoption of Processes for the Expedited Release of Refrigerated Containers and Dry Vans During the Period of Enhanced Community Quarantine”, this Order on the Summary Abandonment Proceedings is hereby implemented, Section 1. Scope. This Order shall cover the implementation of the Summary Abandonment Proceedings in all Collection Districts. Section 2. Objectives. 2.1, To effectively implement the provisions of JAO No. 20-01 on the abandonment of imported goods; 2.2, To facilitate the immediate withdrawal of reefer containers at the Ports; 2.3, To prevent congestion at the ports which may unduly cause disruption in the supply chain and impede availability of basic necessities and essential goods; 2.4. To provide summary procedure in the speedy disposition of overstaying and abandoned goods; and 2.5. To ensure implementation of a management information system making full use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to monitor the abandonment of imported goods. South Harbor, Gate 3, Port Area, Manila 1099 Tel, Nos 527-4537, 527-1935 ‘Website: www.customs.gov ph Email: [email protected] ‘A Modernized and Credible Customs Administration that is Among the World's Best CMO- 10-2020 Ql \FRASTER COPY Section 3. Definition of Terms. For purposes of this Order, the following terms are defined accordingly: 3.1, Chilled Cargoes — shall refer to containers for goods which are time-sensitive, such as but-_— not limited to pharmaceuticals/medicines, fruits, vegetables, chilled meat or other foodstuffs, 3.2, Claim — shall refer to the act of paying corresponding arrastre charges preparatory to withdrawal of containers as evidenced by Official Receipt after the duties, taxes and other fees have been paid and clearance is made with the Bureau. 3.3. Discharge — shall refer to the date of discharge of last package when the last cargo intended for discharge in the port of entry has been unloaded from the carrier. 3.4. Due Notice — shall refer to the notification to the owner, importer, consignee or interested party to lodge and file, pay, or claim, whichever is applicable, by the Collector of Customs through: @. Electronic notice sent to the registered electronic mail address of concerned accredited importers; or b. Posting in the Bureau's official website or in bulletin boards or other conspicuous places within the Collection District concerned in case of unknown consignees. 3.5. Lodgement — shall refer to registration of a Goods Declaration with the Bureau.? 3.6. Online Filing of Goods of Declaration — shall refer to the temporary acceptance of electronic copy of goods declaration and its supporting documents subject to the submission of the original copies upon the lifting of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). 3.7. Reefer — shall refer generally to chilled cargoes and refrigerated containers. 1 cf. Section 1 (b), Rule I, JAO No. 20-01, 2 ch. Section 3.3, Rule I, CAO No. 17-2019 3-cl. CMTA, Title I, Chapter 2, Section 102 (dd) South Harbor, Gate 3, Port Area, Manita 1099 Tel. Nos 527-4837, 527-1935 Website: www customs.gov.ph Email: Boc.cares@customs gov ph A Modernized and Credible Customs Administration that is Among the World's Best 10-207 gs \na eee r ASTER COPY 3.8. Refrigerated Containers — shall refer to containers for shipments of goods requiring a temperature-controlled environment and in a frozen state, such as but not limited to frozen meat, poultry, fish, and other equivalent products.* 3.9. Withdrawal ~ shall refer to actual bringing out of the container from the premises of the arrastre or terminal operator as evidenced by a Container Interchange Receipt or Gate Pass. Section 4. General Provisions. 4.1, Imported goods are deemed abandoned in the following circumstances: 4.1.1. Cargoes at the Terminal a. All refrigerated containers that remain unclaimed after three (3) days from the 7-day withdrawal period set under JAO No. 20-01;5 b. All chilled cargoes that remain unclaimed after three (3) days from the 5-day withdrawal period set under JAO No, 20-01;60r ©. Cargoes beyond thirty (30) days from date of discharge which have not been withdrawn after five (S) days from issuance of JAO No, 20-01;7 4.1.2. Goods subject to Customs Clearance under JAO No. 20- o1 a. Failure to lodge and file goods declaration within two (2) days from the date of discharge, or for reefer or refrigerated containers, failure to lodge and file goods declaration within forty-eight (48) hours from the date of discharge, subject to Section 4.2 of this Order;® 4.cf. CMO No, 1-2004 and CMO No. 27-2005 5 cf. Section 2 (a), Rule IIT, JAO No. 20-01 ° ibid. 7 ci. Section 2 (b), Rule Ill, JAO No, 20-01 ® cf. Section 1 (a) and (d), Rule IV, JAO No. 20-01 South Harbor, Gate 3, Port Arca, Manila 1099 Tel, Nos 527-4537, 527-1935 Website: www customs.gov.ph Email: [email protected] ph ‘A Modernized and Credible Customs Administration that is Among the World's Best - 10-2020 9-4 cae \Slasrer copy b. Failure to make payment of duties, taxes and other charges within twenty-four (24) hours from date of issuance of Final Assessment;? ©. Goods lodged with appropriate duties and taxes duly paid but remain unclaimed after 3 days from payment;*°or d. Reefer or refrigerated containers lodged with appropriate duties and taxes duly paid but remain unclaimed after 24 hours from payment.!! 4.2. Refrigerated containers where no goods declaration has been lodged and filed after seven (7) days from discharge of the last Package from the vessel shall be deemed abandoned and a Decree of Abandonment shall be issued subject to institution of summary proceedings for its immediate disposition.'2 4.3. Reefer containers arriving after the issuance of JAO No. 20-01 which have not been withdrawn within ten (10) days from the date of discharge shall be deemed abandoned and a Decree of Abandonment shall be issued subject to institution of summary proceedings for its immediate disposition.12 4.4, For purposes of this Order, the arrastre or terminal operator shall submit a daily report of overstaying, and unclaimed imported goods to the District Collector. 4.5. The Bureau may establish a special legal team to provide ancillary support to the Collection Districts for the speedy disposition of overstaying and abandoned goods. Due Notice requirement is deemed complied with as follows: 4.6.1 For Accredited Importers, the required notice is sent via electronic mail registered with the Accounts Management Office (AMO). Accredited importers must acknowledge receipt of notices and communications duly sent to their respective registered electronic mail addresses. Notwithstan ® cf. Section 1 (b) and (4), Rule IV, JAO No, 20-01 1 cf. Section 1 (b), Rule IV, JAO No.20-01 1 cf. Section 1 (d), Rule IV JAO No.20-01 8 cf, Section 2, Rule IV, JAO No. 20-01 cf. Section 3 (a), Rule TI, JAO No. 20-01 South Harbor, Gate 3, Port Area, Manila 1099 ‘Tel. Nos 52774537, 527-1935 Website: www customs.gov.ph Email: [email protected] ph ‘A Modernized and Credible Customs Administration that is Among the World's Best Omg- 10-2022 PK \KMASTER COPY their failure to acknowledge duly sent notices and communications, the same shall be deemed received upon successful transmittal thereof. In case the registered electronic mail address of the importer or consignee is incorrect or non-existent, all notices and communications sent to the said incorrect or non-existent electronic mail address, shall be deemed received by the importer or consignee. 4.6.2 For Non-Accredited Importers or Unknown Consignees, the due notice requirement shall be deemed complied with upon posting of the required notice in the Bureau's official website or in bulletin boards or other conspicuous places within the Collection District concerned in case of unknown consignees. 4.7. When the period to comply as set forth in this Order falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, compliance on the next working day is deemed on time. Section 5. Operational Provisions, 5.1. Upon arrival of the vessel, the Collection Districts shall post in the Bureau’s official website the list of cargoes that have arrived which shall serve as notice to the importers/consignees to lodge and file the goods declaration and/or withdraw the goods within the period prescribed under JAO No. 20-01. 5.2. Upon expiration of the period under Section 4.1, the goods shall be tagged as abandoned in the E2M Customs System and the District Collector concerned shall issue a Notice of Abandonment to the importer/consignee via electronic mail to the registered e- mail address of the importer/consignee or if not possible, through Publication in the official website of the Bureau of Customs and posting in a conspicuous place at the Collection District concerned that the goods are deemed abandoned. 5.3. Within twenty-four (24) hours from the issuance of the Notice of Abandonment, the importer/consignee of items under Sections 4.1, may request for the untagging of abandonment, which shall be resolved by the District Collector concerned within twenty-four (24) hours from receipt of the request. Provided, that, for reefer South Harbor, Gate 3, Port Area, Manila 1099 Tel. Nos 527-4537, 527-1935, Website: www customs.zoy.ph Email: [email protected] ph A Modernized and Credible Customs Administration that is Among the World's Best CM ~ 10-2020 pb \iheren COPY containers, the period of ten days from discharge to withdraw the goods shall be strictly complied with.!* 5.4. When no request for the untagging of abandonment is received and approved by the District Collector despite due notice, a Decree of Abandonment!’ shall forthwith be issued, subject to the Period provided under Sections 4.2 and 4.3. ‘The importer/consignee may appeal within 72 hours from issuance of the Decree of Abandonment, or within the 10-day withdrawal period, whichever comes first, otherwise, the Decree shall become final. 5.5. Within twenty-four (24) hours from finality of the Decree of ‘Abandonment, the Bureau shall make a proper determination as to disposition of the refrigerated containers that are intended for human or animal consumption in coordination with the regulatory agency concerned. 5.6. If upon determination, donation is deemed to be the best mode of disposition, the Bureau shall immediately recommend the donation of the goods to the appropriate agency, through the Office of Civil Defense, subject to the necessary approval and certification from the regulatory agencies concerned as to its fitness for use or consumption, upon approval of the Secretary of Finance.!6 5.7. If the disposition of the goods is through donation, as approved by the Secretary of Finance, the Bureau shall submit to the Department of Finance a summary report with the description of goods, its commercial value, the original consignee, and the ecipient of the donation, including copies of importation documents, the Decree of Abandonment and the Deed of Acceptance. Section 6. Transitory Provisions. The Management Information System and Technology Group (MISTG) shall establish an ICT-enabled system for reporting, monitoring of abandoned shipments and to allow implementation of the provisions of this Order, as far as practicable and as existing processes may reasonably allow. Section 7. Repealing Clause. All other rules and regulations issued by the Bureau which are inconsistent with this Order are deemed repealed or modified accordingly.

    You might also like