Commodity

Commodity Details

For Imports

Regulating Agencies

Legal Basis

• Dangerous Drugs Board Regulation 1 Series 2014, enacted on 19 June 2014 – Dangerous Drugs Board Regulation 1 Series 2014, enacted on 19 June 2014, on the Comprehensive Amendments to Board Regulation No. 3 Series 2003, 'Comprehensive Guidelines on Importation, Distribution, Manufacture, Prescription, Dispensing and Sale of, and Other Lawful Acts in Connection with Any Dangerous Drugs, Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals and Other Similar or Analogous Substances', as Amended and Other Related Board Issuances'
• Republic Act No. 9165 dated June 7, 2002 – Republic Act No. 9165 dated June 7, 2002An Act Instituting The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act Of 2002, Repealing RA No. 6425, Otherwise Known As The Dangerous Drugs Act Of 1972, As Amended, Providing Funds Therefor, And For Other Purposes
• Republic Act No. 9516 dated December 22, 2008 – Republic Act No. 9516 dated December 22, 2008 An Act Further Amending The Provisions Of P.D. 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 Manufacture Of Firearms, Ammunition Or Explosives, And Imposing Stiffer Penalties For Certain Violations Thereof, And For Relevant Purposes

Permits, Clearances, Certifications

• Authority to Import or Possess Chemicals or Accessories of Explosives
• Special Permit for Controlled Precursors & Essential Chemicals (CPECs)

Requirements & Procedures

Documentary Requirements

PRE-IMPORTATION / EXPORTATION REQUIREMENT

1. Valid PDEA License
2. Valid Import / Special / Export Permit

OR

1. DDB Resolution on Exemption of subject product from Permit requirements

PNP – Firearms and Explosive Office

PERMIT TO IMPORT - Dealer

1. Letter Request (State purpose).
2. Board of Director’s Resolution. (Secretary’s Certificate)
3. Comprehensive Company Profile.
4. PNP Form No. 6 duly accomplished.
5. Original Special Bank Receipt (LBP)
6. Php 6,000.00
7. Photocopy of license.
8. Inspection Report/Security Survey attested by PD (Prov’l Applicant) and noted by I&E, FEO (NCR Applicant).
9. Pictures (8”x10” in size), Detail and Location plans of magazine properly labeled.
10. Twelve (12) months consumption report attested by PD/CD for Prov’l Applicant & duly notarized for NCR Applicants.
11. Latest Monthly Report for explosives duly endorsed or attested by PD/CD (for Prov’l Applicant) and duly notarized (for NCR Applicant).
12. Endorsement from ROPD & PD/CD (for Prov’l Applicant).
13. NSW Application Form.

Additional Requirements of the Philippine Bomb Data Center (PBDC)

1. Detailed Monthly Consumption for the last twelve (12) months providing information on the names of person/entities, their respective CSG License to Purchase Number (Permit), address/es and volume/amount of explosives/explosive ingredients purchased.
2. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of each Explosive Products

PERMIT TO IMPORT - Purchaser

1. Letter Request (State Purpose)
2. Board of Director’s Resolution ( Secretary’s Certificate)
3. Comprehensive Company Profile
4. PNP Form No. 6 – Application to Import Explosives duly accomplished
5. Original Special Bank Receipt (LBP)
6. Php 6,000.00
7. Photocopy of license
8. Inspection Report/Security Survey attested by PD (Prov’l Applicant) and noted by I&E, FEO (NCR Applicant)
9. Pictures (8”x10” in size), Detail and Location plans of magazine properly labeled
10. Twelve (12) months consumption report attested by PD/CD for Prov’l Applicant & duly notarized for NCR Applicants

PERMIT TO IMPORT - Manufacturer

1. Letter Request (State purpose).
2. Board of Director’s Resolution. (Secretary’s Certificate)
3. Comprehensive Company Profile
4. PNP Form No. 6 duly accomplished
5. Original Special Bank Receipt (LBP). (Php 6,000.00)
6. Photocopy of License.
7. Inspection Report/Security Survey by the PD/CD (for Prov’l Applicant) and I&E, FEO (for NCR Applicant).
8. Pictures (8in x10in in size), Detail and Location plans of magazine properly labeled.
9. Twelve (12) months consumption report attested by PD/CD for Prov’l Applicant & duly notarized for NCR Applicants.
10. Latest Monthly Report for explosives duly endorsed or attested by PD/CD (for Prov’l Applicant) and duly notarized (for NCR Applicant).
11. Endorsement from ROPD & PD/CD (for Prov’l Applicant).
12. For Mining and Quarrying, Endorsement from Mines and Geosciences.
13. For Oil and Geothermal Exploration, Endorsement from Department of Energy.
14. For Salvaging, Endorsement from Philippine Coast Guard.
15. For Fertilizer Formulator, Endorsement from Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority.
16. For Road Construction, Endorsement from Department of Public Works & Highways.
17. For Development of Subdivision, Endorsement from City Engineer’s Office.
18. NSW Application Form.
19. Additional Requirements of the Philippine Bomb Data Center (PBDC)
20. Flow Chart.
21. Formula of Conversion Certified by DOST.
22. Purity Percentage or concentration of Regulated Chemical/s.
23. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of each Explosive Products.

Procedures

PNP – Firearms and Explosive Office

1. Receiving Clerk checks the completeness of submitted requirements
2. Processor process application and endorsement of documents
3. Proof Reader checks the prepared documents
4. Chief Clerk checks and reviews the authenticity of submitted requirements.
5. Chief, Permits and Other Licenses Section reviews and endorses application to Chief, Firearms and Licensing Division
6. For concurrence of Chief, Firearms and Licensing Division
7. For concurrence of Assistant Chief, Firearms and Explosives Office
8. For concurrence of Chief, Firearms and Explosives Office and transmittal of application to CSG MSG Center
9. For review and concurrence of CDS, CSG and transmittal to DD, CSG
10. For concurrence of DD, CSG
11. For recommendation for approval of D, CSG
12. For concurrence of TDO
13. For concurrence TCDS
14. For concurrence TCDO
15. For approval or disapproval of Chief, Philippine National Police
16. CSG MSG Center forwards application to FEO MSG Center
17. FEO MSG Center forwards application to Permits and Other Licenses Section
18. Permits and Other Licenses Section releases approved or disapproved application to applicant

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency

1. Submission of commercial invoice to the appropriate evaluating department / end user by the supplier
2. Verification of commercial invoice by evaluating department
3. Endorsement of commercial invoice and the following documents to responsible department, Procurement and Property Department, for the processing of tax exemption, to wit:
   • Shipment request clearance and approval form or memorandum endorsing availment of tax free privilege
   • Certification of evaluation
4. Receipt of the Waybill or Bill of Lading from the Supplier / Broker
5. Submission of the following documents to the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and Department of Finance (DOF):
   • Exemption letter addressed to the Department of Finance (DOF)
   • Affidavit of End Use
   • Authorization of the assigned broker to deal with DOF and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) relative to the shipment
   • Authorization of the assigned broker to pick up the original Air Waybill or Bill of Lading from the forwarder
   • Container guarantee issued to the shipping line (in case the shipment is loaded in the container, to be delivered at site)
6. Upon submission of the following documents by the assigned broker, PAGCOR issues payment slip for payment of the Import Processing Fee (IPF), :
   • BOC assessment notice
   • 1st and 2nd endorsement of DOF approval
   • Duly accomplished BOC entry and Internal Revenue Declaration Form
7. Assigned broker processes the release of shipment at BOC and delivers shipment to the intended site
8. Inspection / Inventory of shipment is undertaken by PAGCOR together with the representative from COA prior to acceptance of goods

NTMs

1. PDEA – Valid Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency License
2. FEO – Authority to Import or Possess Chemicals or Accessories of Explosives
3. PDEA – Import Permit for Controlled Substances

Import Status

Regulated

For Exports

Regulating Agencies

Status

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

NTMs

1. PDEA – Valid Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency License
2. PDEA – Export Permit
3. FEO – Authority to Export

Tariff Schedules

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