Commodity

Commodity Details

For Imports

Regulating Agencies

Legal Basis

• Unregulated Commodity

Permits, Clearances, Certifications

• Pre-Shipment Importation Clearance (PSIC)
• Original copy of Acknowledgement Letter & Certificate of Compliance

Requirements & Procedures

Documentary Requirements

Listed Importer per Section 5 of IRR of RA 8479 (DC 98-03-004)

1. Written notice addressed to the OIMB prior to actual loading of every importation including details and/or accompanying documents related to the importation:
   1. Type and quantity of cargo;
   2. Estimated date of loading and arrival;
   3. Supplier of Cargo;
   4. Estimated FOB price, freight and insurance cost;
   5. Vessel particulars;
   6. Ports of loading and discharge
2. Documents to be attached to the written notice
   1. Proforma Invoice
   2. Guaranteed specification of the product

Environmental Management Bureau

Recyclable Materials containing Hazardous Chemicals (Importation/Exportation

1. Official letter of request
2. Duly notarized affidavit attesting to the truth, accuracy and genuineness of all information, documents and records contained and attached in the application form
3. Accomplished application form
4. Pollution Control Officer accreditation certificate
5. Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)
6. Permits to Operate
7. Air emission source installation
8. Wastewater Treatment Facilities
9. Notification/Consent of Exporting Country (if e-wastes)
10. Registered/accredited recycler
11. DENR ID No.
12. Insurance (shipment)
13. Purchase Order
14. Last Bill of Lading (renewal)
15. Movement Document (if applicable)
16. Affidavit of Joint Undertaking of Exporter/Importer
17. Photos of the warehouse/facility showing proper storage and labeling of the imported recyclable materials
18. Registered Treatment, Storage and Disposal (TSD) facility Permit (if importer will hold materials containing hazardous substances for period exceeding 30 days)
19. Emergency contingency plan

Procedures

Environmental Management Bureau

Procedure for securing Import Clearance for Recyclable Materials Containing Hazardous Substances

Recyclable materials containing hazardous substances which are allowed for importation are scrap metals, solid plastic materials, electronic assemblies and scrap, use oil, lead acid batteries and fly ash. When all requirements are complied with the import clearance, registration shall be issued after the notification from the exporting countries have been received by the DENR.

1. EMB Records Section receives consent/approval from transit countries and countries of destination
2. Environmental Quality Division (EQD) screens and verifies documents
3. Hazardous Waste Management Section evaluates and assess documents
4. Chief, EQD conducts final review and gives recommendation
5. Office of the Director approves/disapproves
6. Hazardous Wastes Management Section releases registration/import clearance

Oil Industry Management Bureau

1. Submission of written notice
2. Evaluation of notice/ preparation of acknowledgment letter
3. Review/ endorsement for approval of acknowledgment letter
4. Approval of Acknowledgment Letter
5. Recording/ transmittal of acknowledgment letter

NTMs

1. EMB – Importer Registration for Importer of Ozone Depleting Substances
2. EMB – Pre-Shipment Importation Clearance for Ozone Depleting Substances
3. OIMB – Notice Prior to Engagement in any Activity or Business in the Downstream Oil Industry
4. OIMB – Tariff duty for imported crude oil and imported refined petroleum products
5. OIMB – Reportorial Requirement after importation of crude oil, petroleum products and petroleum based products

Import Status

Regulated

For Exports

Regulating Agencies

Status

NTMs

1. EMB – Registration of hazardous waste generators
2. EMB – Registration of Waste Transporter
3. EMB – Exportation Clearance and Permit for hazardous wastes
4. EMB – Compliance with storage requirements
5. EMB – Compliance with Waste Transport or Manifest System

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6. OIMB – Reportorial Requirement for exportation of crude oil, petroleum products and petroleum based products

Tariff Schedules

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