Commodity Details
Chapter | 18.06 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. |
Heading | 1806.90 | – Other : |
Commodity | 1806.90.90 | – – Other |
For Imports
Regulating Agencies
- BIR National Office Building, BIR Road, Diliman, Quezon City
- 89817000, 89297676, 89817419, 89817452, 89817478, 89817479
- None
- contact_us@bir.gov.ph, jethro.sabariaga@bir.gov.ph, dondanon.galera@bir.gov.ph
- https://www.bir.gov.ph/
- Civic Drive, Filinvest Corporate City Alabang, Muntinlupa City
- 88571999, 8857-1900, 8877 0259
- None
- cdrr.od@fda.gov.ph (drugs) , cchuhsrr@fda.gov.ph (cosmetics & HUHS), cfrr@fda.gov.ph (food), cdrrhr@fda.gov.ph (medical device), info@fda.gov.ph, pps@fda.gov.ph
- http://www.fda.gov.ph
Legal Basis
- Administrative Order No. 2020-0017 – Administrative Order No. 2020-0017 || Revised Guidelines on the Unified Licensing Requirements and Procedures of the Food and Drug Administration Repealing Administrative Order No. 2016-0003
- DOH Administrative Order No. 2014-0030 – DOH Administrative Order No. 2014-0030 Revised Rules and Regulations Governing The Labeling of Prepackaged Food Products Further Amending Certain Provisions of Administrative Order No. 88-B s. 1984 or the 'Rules and Regulations Governing the Labeling of Pre-packaged Food Products Distributed in the Philippines', and For Other Purposes
- DOH Department Circular No. 2011-0101 – DOH Department Circular No. 2011-0101 The Rules and Regulations Implementing RA No. 9711- The Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009
- Republic Act No. 10611 – Republic Act No. 10611 An Act To Strengthen The Food Safety Regulatory System In the Country To Protect Consumer Health And Facilitate Market Access Of Local Foods And Food Products And For Other Purposes
- Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or TRAIN Act – Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or TRAIN Act
- Republic Act No. 7394 dated April 13, 1992 – Republic Act No. 7394 dated April 13, 1992 The Consumer Act of the Philippines
Permits, Clearances, Certifications
- Electronic Authority to Release Imported Goods (E-ATRIG)
- Certificate of Product Registration (CPR)
- FDA Certification/Notification/Clearance (for those not requiring LTO and/or CPR)
- Certificate of Analysis (if applicable)
Requirements & Procedures
Documentary Requirements
Bureau of Internal Revenue
- Bill of Lading
- Packing List
- Commercial Invoice
- Import Entry and Internal Revenue Declaration
Food and Drug Administration
The Philippine importer must use the e-registration system version using the valid user account holder . You must read carefully the new issuance of FDA Circular 2020-033 (Procedure for the use of a modified e-registration system for raw material and pre-packaged food products and its amendment 2020-033A).
There is an available video presentation on the FDA website for "Complete Guide on How to Apply for Food CPR version 2".
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You may also see the Frequently Asked Questions of FDA for your other references.
- If Single Proprietorship, valid Certificate of Business Name Registration with the DTI
- If Corporation or Partnership, valid Registration with SEC and Articles of Incorporation or Partnership
- If Cooperative, valid Certificate from Cooperative Development Authorities (CDA) and by laws
- Valid notarized Contract of Lease/Sub-Lease/Certificate of Occupancy/ Warehousing Agreement (for third party logistics)
- Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT)if owned and notarized Certificate of Occupancy (if owned by one of the incorporators
- Clearance from the Condominium/ Building Administration allowing the use of the unit for business purposes - as necessary
- Foreign Agency Agreement
- Certificate of Distributorship
- Appointment Letter
- Proforma Invoice
- Memorandum of Agreement
- Certificate of Registration of Manufacturer and its conformity with GMP from Regulatory/ Health Authority or its equivalent
- Phytosanitary Certificate/Health Certificate
- Certificate of Free Sale
- ISO 2200 Certification/FSSC 2200
- HACCP Certificate as applicable
Procedures
Bureau of Internal Revenue
- Importer/Broker will login to www.nsw.gov.ph and fill up and submit application for ATRIG thru NSW System
- Receiving Officer checks the completeness of the basic documentary requirements. If found complete, RO receives the application thru NSW system, assigns Office Control Code and forward documents to concerned Processing Officer. If application is rejected/ hold, importer will be notified thru email that application was rejected or in pending state.
- Processing Officer (Revenue Officer) evaluates the submitted documentary requirements to determine whether or not the application requires any of the following:
- Conduct of ocular inspection;
- Resolution of technical/factual issue (for referral to the Laboratory Unit);
- Resolution of legal issues (for referral to the Law Division).
- Processing Officer prepares computation in excel format, prepares eATRIG and forward docket to Reviewing Officer.
- Reviewing Officer reviews eATRIG. Forward docket to Approving Officer, if found in order. Otherwise, return docket to Processing Officer.
- Approving Officer (Approve 1 & 2) reviews and approves eATRIG, if found in order, authorizes the transaction and electronically transmit eATRIG to BOC . Otherwise, return docket to Reviewing Officer
Food and Drug Administration
- Application form id downloaded from www.fda.gov.ph
- The integrated application form in XLS or XLSX format is used for both License and Registration applications, as well as amendments and other certifications. Promos and advertisements are also now covered in the application from. Remember that a valid LTO is required for a CPR.
- Application form is filled-up correctly.
- The application form has six parts:
- General Information
- Establishment Information
- Product Information
- Supporting Information
- Sources and Clients
- Applicant Information
- If the part is appropriately filled up, a green 'PROCEED' will be indicated. Required fields will appear sequentially. If the form is appropriately filled up, the composed body text (in the green box) will appear.
- The application form has six parts:
- Send an email to pair at pair@fda.gov.ph
- In the XLS application form, the worksheet 'Email' composes the subject and bosy of the email that should be sent to pair@fda.gov.ph. Copy and paste the appropriate fields onto the email. Include CCs as needed. The XLS or XLSX file should not be attached but it will be required during submission. Any attachment will lead to rejection of schedule request. Up to ten applications in a single email are acceptable.
- Within two working days, a Document Tracking Log (DTL) is sent with a schedule for submission.
- The FDA will determine the schedule of applications according to the priority of the Centers. A quota will be set for the total number of applications that can be scheduled in a day. Multiple applications sent in a single email may be scheduled over separate days. Requests for specific schedules will not be accommodated. Receiving will be scheduled within 10 working days of receipt of application email.
- Fees are paid either at Land Bank branches or at the main FDA cashier.
- Once a DTL is received, payment can be made immediately through any branch of the Land Bank of the Philippines. The main FDA cashier will only accommodate those scheduled to be received for the day. A copy of the DTL provided by FDA and a copy of the application form are required to process payment. Indicate in the application form the tracking number provided. Check that the tracking number indicated in the DTL is indicated in the proof of payment.
- Check if all requirements are in order.
- Be sure that you have a checklist of requirements and that you have all the necessary documents. Don't forget to have the petition or declaration form notarized. A softcopy of all requirements should be stored in a USB device to facilitate transfer. Include an XLS or XLSX copy of the accomplished application form. Please keep your USB devices free of malicious software. A copy of the OnColl Payment Slip is also required at the point of submission.
- Application is filed on schedule.
- Only applications scheduled for the day will be accommodated. Hard copies will no longer be required at submission. Don't forget to get back the USB devices used to transfer documents. Remember the RSN number of each application. Use the RSN to follow-up through pair@fda.gov.ph. Should you fail to complete submission on the set date, queue for another schedule through pair@fda.gov.ph using RSN.
NTMs
- FDA – License to Operate
- FDA – Certificate of Product Registration
- FDA – Labelling Requirement
- BIR – Permit to Operate as Excise Taxpayer
- BIR – Excise Tax
- BIR – Authority to Release Imported Goods (ATRIG)
Import Status
Regulated
For Exports
Regulating Agencies
- Civic Drive, Filinvest Corporate City Alabang, Muntinlupa City
- 88571999, 8857-1900, 8877 0259
- None
- cdrr.od@fda.gov.ph (drugs) , cchuhsrr@fda.gov.ph (cosmetics & HUHS), cfrr@fda.gov.ph (food), cdrrhr@fda.gov.ph (medical device), info@fda.gov.ph, pps@fda.gov.ph
- http://www.fda.gov.ph
Status
The export of this commodity is currently regulated. Please contact the regulating agency above for export requirements and procedures.
NTMs
Tariff Schedules
Visit the Philippine Tariff Commission (TC) through its Philippine Tariff Finder (PTF).