BureauBureau ofof CustomsCustoms ITS ROLE IN EXPORT CONTROL BY ATTY. LOUIS ADVIENTO CHIEF EXPORT DIVISION, POM Bureau of Customs The Bureau of Customs is one of the lea d agenc ies respons ible for the control and monitoring of the export-impor t o fWf Weapons of fM Mass Destruction and dual purpose artic les in the Philipp ines Bureau of Customs It is considered the first and the las t line o f de fense in the enforcement of export control laws ithin the coun try Functions 1. The assessment and collection of the law fu l revenues from imported articles and all other dfdues, fees, c harges, fidfines and penalties accruing under the tariff andtd customs laws Functions 2. The prevention and suppression oflidthfdf smuggling and other frauds upon the customs Functions 3. The supervision and control over the en trance and c learance o f vessels and aircraft engaged in fiforeign commerce Functions 4. The enforcement of the tariff and custltom laws an dllthld all other laws, rules and regulations relating to the tar iff an d cus toms administration Functions 5. The supervision and control over the han dling o f fore ign ma ils arriving in the Philippines, for the purpose ofthf the coll ec tion o fthf the lawful duty on the dutiable artic les thus impor te d an d the prevention of smuggling through the me dium o f suc h ma ils Functions 6. Supervise and control all import andtd export cargoes, lddlanded or stored in piers, airports, terminal faciliti es, inc lu ding con ta iner yards and freight stations, for the prottiftection of government revenue Functions 7. Exercise exclusive original jiditijurisdiction over se izure an d forfeiture cases under the tariff andtd customs laws ORGANIZATIONAL CHART OF THE BUREAU OF CUSTOMS COMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT AND REVENUE COLLECTION INTELLIGENCE ENFORCEMENT POST-ENTRY AUDIT INTERNAL OPERATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM MONITORING GROUP GROUP GROUP AND TECHNOLOGY GROUP ADMINISTRATION COORDINATION GROUP GROUP TRADE PLANNING AND FINANCIAL IMPORT PORT INTELLIGENCE ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION LEGAL FINANCIAL COLLECTION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT OPERATIONS AND AND SECURITY MANAGEMENT AND RISK OFFICE DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE INVESTIGATION SERVICE SERVICE ANALYSIS OFFICE OFFICE SERVICE SERVICE OFFICE SERVICE DIVISION HUMAN AUCTION AND COLLECTION PLANNING AND TRADE VALUATION AND RULING REVENUE CUSTOMS SYSTEM AUDIT BUDGET RESOURCE CARGO PERFORMANCE INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION RESEARCH RESEARCH POLICE MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT MONITORING EVALUATION DIVISION INFORMATION ANALYSIS DIVISION I DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION PLANNING PUBLIC ASSESSMENT TRADE EXPORT PROSECUTION STATISTICAL LIQUIDATION & INVESTIGATION RADIO SYSTEM TECHNICAL AND POLICY INFORMATION & COORDINATING INFORMATION AUDIT COORDINATING AND LITIGATION ANALYSIS ASSESSMENT AND COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT RESEARCH ASSISTANCE & MONITORING ANALYSIS DIVISION II DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION AUDIT DIVISION PROSECUTION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVSION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION II INTERNAL GENERAL WAREHOUSE PORT BONDS ACCOUNTING APPELATE INQUIRY AND AUDIT COORDINATING SERVICE OPERATIONS AUDIT PROSECUTION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION III DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION CENTRAL RECORDS TAX EXEMPT AUDIT MANAGEMENT DIVISION DIVISION IV DIVISION MEDICAL & AUDIT DENTAL DIVISION V DIVISION COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION DISTRICT I DISTRICT II DISTRICT IV DISTRICT V DISTRICT VIII DISTRICT IX DISTRICT X DISTRICT XI DISTRICT II-B DISTRICT III DISTRICT VI DISTRICT VII DISTRICT XII DISTRICT XIII DISTRICT XIV PORT OF SAN PORT OF PORT OF PORT OF PORT OF PORT OF PORT OF PORT OF MICP NAIA PORT OF ILOILO PORT OF CEBU PORT OF DAVAO PORT OF SUBIC PORT OF CLARK FERNANDO MANILA BATANGAS LEGASPI TACLOBAN SURIGAO CAGAYAN DE ORO ZAMBOANGA COLLECTION DISTRICTS Port of San Fernando Port of Aparri Port of Subic Port of Clark International Airport Port of Manila Port of Legaspi Ninoy Aquino International Airport Manila International Container Port Port of Tacloban Port of Limay Port of Batangas Port of Surigao Port of Davao Port of Iloilo PtPort of CbCebu Port of Cagayan de Oro Legend 17 Major Ports Port of Zamboanga Laws and Regulations on Export Control RA 1937 AAttRAn Act to Revi se and dCdifthTiff Codify the Tariff and Customs Laws of the Philippines Section 102 Prohibited Importations The importation into the Philippines of the followinggp articles is prohibited: Dynamite, gunpowder, ammunitions and other explosives, firearm and weapons of war, and detached parts thereof, except when authorized by law Laws and Regulations on Export Control RA 1937 An Act to Revise and Codify the Tariff and Customs Laws of the Philippines Section 1020 Detention of Warlike Vessel Containing Arms and Munitions about to depart from the Philippines which circumstances render it probable that such vessel is intended to be employed by the owner or owners to cruise or commit hostilities upon the subjects, citizens, or property of any foreign prince or state, or of any colony, district, or people with whom the Philippines is at peace Laws and Regulations on Export Control RA 1937 AAttRAn Act to Revi se and dCdifthTiff Codify the Tariff and Customs Laws of the Philippines Section 2520 Bringing of Unmanifested Arms, Explosives or War equipment by any vessel or aircraft Laws and Regulations on Export Control RA 1937 AAttRAn Act to Revi se and dCdifthTiff Codify the Tariff and Customs Laws of the Philippines Section 2530 Property Subject to Forfeiture: Anyygg vessel or aircraft, including cargo, which shall be used unlawfully in the importation or exportation of articles or in conveying and/or transporting contraband or smuggled articles in commercial quantities Laws and Regulations on Export Control RA 1937 AAttRAn Act to Revi se and dCdifthTiff Codify the Tariff and Customs Laws of the Philippines Section 2530 Property Subject to Forfeiture: Anyyp article of prohibited im portation or exportation, the importation or exportation of which is effected or attempted contrary to law, and all other articles which, in the opinion of the Collector, have been used, are or were intended to be used as instrument in the importation or exportation of the former Laws and Regulations on Export Control RA 1937 AAttRAn Act to Revi se and dCdifthTiff Codify the Tariff and Customs Laws of the Philippines Section 2530 Property Subject to Forfeiture: Unmanifested article found on any vessel or aircraft, if manifest therefore is required Laws and Regulations on Export Control RA 1937 AAttRAn Act to Revi se and dCdifthTiff Codify the Tariff and Customs Laws of the Philippines Section 2530 Property Subject to Forfeiture: Anyygp article sought to be imported or exported: (4) O n th e st rength of a f al se i nvoi ce or other document executed by the owner, importer, exporter or consignee concerning the importation or exportation of such article. Laws and Regulations on Export Control RA 5207 An Act Providing for the Licensing and Regulation of Atomic Energy Facilities and Materials, Establishing Rules on Liability for Nuclear Damage, and for Other Purposes Laws and Regulations on Export Control RA 6425 The Dangerous Drugs Act Laws and Regulations on Export Control RA 6969 An Act To Control Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes, Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof, and for Other Purposes Laws and Regulations on Export Control RA 8294 AAtAAn Act Amendi diThPng The Prov iiisions o f Presidential Decree No. 1866 As Amended, Entitled “Codifying The Laws On Illegal/Unlawful Possession, Manufacture, Dealing In, Acquisition Or Disposition of Firearms, Ammunition or Explosives or Instruments Used in the MftfFiManufacture of Firearms, A mmuniti on or Explosives, And Imposing Stiffer Penalties for Certain Violations Thereof, And for Relevant Purposes Laws and Regulations on Export Control PD 930 Simplifying Export Procedures and Documentation by Realigning Functions Of Certain Government Offices/ Agencies Involved In Processing Export Documents, By Authorizing the Issuance of Periodic Clearances, by the Adoppption of Standardized Export Documents, And for Other Purposes Laws and Regulations on Export Control PD 1484 Amending Certain Sections of Republic Act Numbered Fifty-two Hundred and Seven Entitled “An Act Providing for the Licensing And Regulation of Atomic Energy Facilities and Materials, Establishing the Rules on Liability for Nuclear Damagg,e, And for Other Purposes Laws and Regulations on Export Control PD 1866 Codifying The Laws On Illegal/Unlawful Possession, Manufacture,,g, Dealing In, Acquisition or Disposition, Of Firearms, Ammunition Or Explosives, And Imposing Stiffer Penalties for Certain Violations Thereof And for Relevant Purposes Laws and Regulations on Export Control EO 522 Amending EO No. 60 Series of 1967, Prescribing Rules And Regulations For the Control and Supervision of the Importation, Sale and Possession of Chemicals Used as Ingredients in the Manufacture of Explosives, And for Other Purposes Laws and Regulations on Export Control DENR Administrative Order No. 39 Series of 1977 Chemical Control Order for Cyanide and Cyanide Compounds Laws and Regulations on Export Control DENR Administrative Order No. 2005-05 Toxic Chemical Substances for Issuance