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Chapter 41.03 Other raw hides and skins (fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split, other than those excluded by Note 1(b) or 1(c) to this Chapter.
Commodity 4103.20.00 – Of reptile skin

    Manufactured products of LEATHER (e.g., bags, watchtraps, shoes, belts, briefcases, furniture, suitcases)

    For Imports

    Regulating Agencies

    Department of Finance
    • 5 Visayas Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, 1128 Metro Manila
    • 8528 2240 local 1302/1304 or 8528-2240 local 11501 to 11504
    • 89282429, 89281778
    • bai_dir@yahoo.com, afvbcd@bai.gov.ph, nvqsd@bai.gov.ph
    • https://www.bai.gov.ph/
    Department of Finance
    • Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center, 1100 Diliman, Quezon City
    • 8920-4417; 8924-6031 to 35 local 203 & 204
    • 8920-4417
    • director@bmb.gov.ph, wrd@bmb.gov.ph, pawbdir@yahoo.com
    • http://www.bmb.gov.ph

    Legal Basis

    • DA Administrative Order No. 9, Series of 2010 – Rules and Regulations Governing the Importation of Agricultural and Fish and Fishery/Aquatic Products, Fertilizers, Pesticides and Other Agricultural Chemicals, Veterinary Drugs and Biological Products into the Philippines
    • DENR Administrative Order No. 2004-55 – DENR Administrative Order No. 2004-55 'Streamlining/Procedural Guidelines pursuant to the joint DENR-DA-PCSD Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9147 otherwise known as 'Wildlife Resources Conservation and protection Act'

    Permits, Clearances, Certifications

    • Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance (SPS) from Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)
    • Tagged electronic Request for Inspection (eRFI) from BAI
    • CITES Import Permit

    Requirements & Procedures

    Documentary Requirements

    Bureau of Animal Industry

    1. Accreditation as an importer
    2. For Animal Products and By-products - Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) Accreditation
    3. For Meat and Meat Products - National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) Accreditation
    4. Online application thru:www.intercommerce.com.ph/registrationbai.asp for the issuance of SPS Import Clearance
    5. Permit is good for two (2) months

    Procedures

    Bureau of Animal Industry

    1. Accreditation Process
    2. SPS Import Clearance Application
    3. SPS Import Clearance Issuance
    4. Importation Process
    5. Bureau of Customs File Entry
    6. Quarantine Documentation / Inspection / Examination
    7. Cold Storage Warehouse (Meat) Quarantine Area (Animals, Animal Products and By products)

    NTMs

    1. BAI – Importer Registration
    2. BAI – Country/Zone Product Clearance
    3. BAI – SPS Import Clearance
    4. BAI – Inspection at the Port of Entry
    5. BMB – CITES Import Permit

    Import Status

    Regulated

    For Exports

    Regulating Agencies

    Department of Finance
    • 5 Visayas Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, 1128 Metro Manila
    • 8528 2240 local 1302/1304 or 8528-2240 local 11501 to 11504
    • 89282429, 89281778
    • bai_dir@yahoo.com, afvbcd@bai.gov.ph, nvqsd@bai.gov.ph
    • https://www.bai.gov.ph/

    Status

    The export of this commodity is currently regulated. Please contact the regulating agency above for export requirements and procedures.

    NTMs

    1. BAI – Exporter Registration
    2. BAI – Pre-shipment Inspection
    3. BAI – Health Clearance / Export Permit

    Tariff Schedules

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

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