Commodity

Commodity Details

For Imports

Regulating Agencies

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

• Accreditation as an importer
• CITES permit from Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB)
• Inspection of Quarantine Site by National Veterinary Quarantine Services (NVQS)
• Permit is good for two (2) months

Procedures

NTMs

1. BAI – Importer Registration
2. BAI – Country/Zone Product Clearance
3. BMB – Non-CITES Import Permit
4. BAI – SPS Import Clearance
5. BAI – 60 Day Must Ship Out Date
6. BAI – Inspection at the Port of Entry
7. BAI – 30 Day On-Farm Quarantine Area (Live Animals)

Import Status

Regulated

For Exports

Regulating Agencies

Status

The export of this commodity is currently regulated. However, the following items have been specifically prohibited from export.

NTMs

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

NTM Notes

BAI for unprocessed

Tariff Schedules

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

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