Commodity

Commodity Details

For Imports

Regulating Agencies

Legal Basis

• DENR Administrative Order No. 2000-02 – DENR Administrative Order No. 2000-02 Chemical Control Order for Asbestos

Permits, Clearances, Certifications

• Pre-Shipment Importation Clearance (PSIC)

Requirements & Procedures

Documentary Requirements

Environmental Management Bureau

Chemical Control Order Registration (Asbestos & Asbestos Containg Compounds, Cyanide & Cyanide Compounds,Mercury & Mercury Compounds,Lead & Lead Compounds, Polychlorinated Biphenyls)

1. Duly Accomplished and notarized Chemical Control Order (COO)
2. Registration Forms (as appropriate for Asbestos, or for Cyanide and Mercury)
3. Current Receipt of Business/Mayor’s Permit
4. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Registration
5. Process/production flow chart for manufacturing operation
6. Chemical Management Plan
7. Results of air monitoring data at the workplace for manufacturing operation (for Asbestos only)
8. Certification of liabilities of parties to compensate for damage to life and properties in case of emergencies and accidents.
9. Photo documentation of the plant’s operation, storage facilities, etc.

Procedures

Environmental Management Bureau

Procedure for securing Chemical Control Order Importation Clearance for Asbestos & asbestos containing products, Cyanide & cyanide compounds, Mercury & mercury compounds, Lead & lead compounds and Polychloinated Biphenys under Chemical Control Order (CCO)

Every importation of chemicals covered under the Chemical Control Order (CCO) is required to secure Importation Clearance to the DENR-EMB Regional Offices.

1. Applicant files application with attached requirements to the Pollution Control Division (PCD)
2. PCD screens and checks documents. If complete, Cashier Section receives payment and issues receipt and then forwards to Records Section
3. Records Section receives document and forwards to PCD
4. PCD evaluates document, recommends additional requirements and the issuance of Importation Clearance and endorses to the Office of the Regional Director
5. Office of the Regional Director approves/disapproves the CCO Importation Clearance
6. Records Section releases the Importation Clearance.

Environmental Management Bureau

Application for Registration as Importer of Products (Hazardous Substances) - Please contact EMB

NTMs

1. EMB – Importer Registration for Importer of Ozone Depleting Substances
2. EMB – Priority Chemical List Compliance Certificate

Import Status

Regulated

For Exports

Regulating Agencies

Status

NTMs

Tariff Schedules

Visit the Philippine Tariff Commission (TC) through its Philippine Tariff Finder (PTF).

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