Import Clearance and Formalities Quiz

All goods imported into the Philippines shall be entered through a customs office at a port of entry, or may be admitted to or removed from a free zone as defined in this Act, as the case may be. Imported goods shall be deemed "entered" in the Philippines for consumption when the goods declaration is manually lodged, together with any required supporting documents, with the pertinent customs office.

• First statement is true, second statement is false

• First statement is false, second statement is true

• Both statements are true

• Both statements are false

How many ports and subports does the Philippines have?

• 17,38

• 17,39

• 16,36

• 17,37

Sub port of Salomague is under the jurisdiction of what principal port of entry?

• Port of Manila

• Port of San Fernando

• Port of Surigao

• Port of Zamboanga

What is the default threshold value for goods of a commercial nature to qualify for informal entry processing under the current law?

• ₱100,000 FCA

• Below ₱50,000 FOB or FCA

• Above ₱50,000 CIF

• At least ₱50,000 FOB or FCA

What is the maximum total period allowed for a declarant to complete the requirements of a provisional goods declaration?

• 30 days

• 60 days

• 90 days

• 120 days

What is the primary condition for the release of goods under a provisional goods declaration?

• Filing a request for reconsideration with the Commissioner

• Payment of 50% of the estimated duties and taxes

• Posting of a security equivalent to the amount of applicable duties and taxes

• Signing a waiver of liability for customs disputes

What is the model declaration code for Provisional Goods declaration.

• 4PP-4

• 4P-4

• 4PG-4

• 4PDG-4

Which of the following importations made by the government may be free from payment of duties and taxes?

• Importation of luxury vehicles for official government use

• Importation of goods for resale to raise government revenue

• Importation of equipment for public use in disaster relief operations

• Importation of office furniture for use in government executive lounges

Who may adjust the period to lodge Goods declaration?

• Commissioner

• Deputy Commissioner, AOCG

• Secretary, DOF

• District Collector

Under CMO 9-2020, if the Bureau fails to act on a request for extension to lodge a goods declaration within seven (7) working days, what is the effect?

• The request is automatically denied.

• The importer must refile the request after 15 days.

• The request for extension shall be deemed approved.

• The importer is penalized for delay in lodging.