Import Processing

Imported goods coming to the Philippines by air and sea are required to be manifested by the carrier. Upon arrival of the carrier, an inward foreign manifest must be submitted to Customs. There are four major steps involved in the processing of import documents:

1. Documentation
2. Examination and appraisal
3. Pre-liquidation and payment
4. Release of goods from the customs zone

Loading in Manila

Cargo to be transported by air are inspected by the BOC at the NAIA. Conventional cargo, whether containerized or non-containerized, to be transported by ship are inspected by the Customs Container Control Division and the Piers and Inspection division, respectively, after payment of the wharfage fee and arrastre charges. Wharfage fee and arrastre services may be paid at South Harbor or MICP.

However, for BOI and PEZA registered companies, stamping or exemption from payment of wharfage fee may be done at the PPA Unit of OSEDC-Manila at Roxas Boulevard. Loading can either be at the North or South Harbor.