Documentation procedural flow import cargo shipment

Shipper/forwarder sends draft invoice and packing list for MOFS review and to confirm if correct

Proponent finalize the invoice and signs it providing copies to MOFS.

MOFS checks the B/L draft sent by the shipper forwarder and confirms if correct.

MOFS to check and review the details to ensure accordance with Philippine Government agencies and recommends revisions to assure that the documentation is complete and correct.

Shipper/forwarder to advise surveyor for load port survey of cargo and draft LPSR to MOFS for review.

MOFS checks the draft LSPR if it tally or correspond to the invoice, packing list and C.A. and confirms back to the shipper.

Shipper/forwarder finalizes the LSPR with surveyor who transmits the LSPR to it’s Manila agent then issues original LPSR to MOFS.

Shipper/forwarder sends the final B/L to MOFS after cargo shipment and advises if Telex release.

Documentation procedural flow import cargo shipment

MOFS prepares and files the application to the Department of Finance (DOF) for the Zero (0) Rated Duty Import under C.A.

MOFS secures the approved DOF 1st Endorsement and proceeds to the Bureau of Customs to process the Tax Exempt Division 2nd Endorsement

MOFS gets the Final Load Port Survey Report from the Manila agent surveyor and prepares the import entry/administrative document (SAD)

MOFS coordinates with the shipping lines as to the arrival of the vessel and shipping charges including endorsement of B/L.

MOFS secures the customs authority to unload/discharge the imported cargo from the vessel.

Documentation procedural flow import cargo shipment

Import Entry/Single Administrative Document (SAD) lodgement and secure temporary assessment.

Customs officer examines cargo unloaded from the vessel.

MOFS secures the final assessment and import entry with customs findings and approval.

Proponent advises their Authorized Agent Bank (AAB) to debit payment VAT.

MOFS will follow up with customs for the online release of cargo upon it’s receipt of banking confirmation.

Pay port charges.

Issuance of gate pass.

Loading and release.