TITLE 1: CHAPTER 3: TYPES OF IMPORTATION

Question 1

Sec. 115

Answer 1

Treatment of Importation

Question 2

According to Sec. 115, imported goods shall be deemed “____________” in the Philippines for consumption when the goods declaration is electronically lodged, together with any required supporting documents, with the pertinent customs office.
a. entered
b. importation
c. exportation
d. none of the above

Answer 2

a. entered

Question 3

Sec. 116

Answer 3

Free Importation and Exportation

Question 4

True or False
Unless otherwise provided by law or regulation, all goods may be freely imported into and exported from the Philippines without need for import and export permits, clearances or licenses.

Answer 4

True
Free importation/ exportation are goods that may be legally traded in and out of the country.

Question 5

Sec. 117

Answer 5

Regulated Importation and Exportation

Question 6

As a general rule, Importation of regulated goods requires submission of ________, __________ and other requirements, must be prior to importation or exportation.
a. necessary documents and permits
b. permits and licenses
c. clearances and licenses
d. necessary documents and clearances

Answer 6

c. clearances and licenses

Question 7

According to section 117. Regulated Importation or Exportation, is it allowed to submit the required documents after arrival of the goods?
a. No, not allowed in any instances
b. Yes, allowed in any instances
c. No, as stated in the CMTA required documents must be submitted prior to the importation of such goods.
d. Yes, there is an exception to the rule when allowed by governing laws and regulations, the submission of required documents can be done after arrival of the goods but prior to the release from customs

Answer 7

d. Yes, there is an exception to the rule when allowed by governing laws and regulations, the submission of required documents can be done after arrival of the goods but prior to the release from customs

Question 8

Sec. 118

Answer 8

Prohibited Importation and Exportation

Question 9

Prohibited importations is divided into two, one of which is called inherently destructive goods which are the paragraphs (a) to (d) of section 118. What goods are contain or stated in paragraph (a) to (d) of the mentioned section?

Answer 9

a. Written or printed goods in any form containing any matter advocating or inciting treason, rebellion, insurrection, sedition against the government of the Philippines, or forcible resistance to any law of the Philippines, or written or printed goods containing any threat to take the life of, or inflict bodily harm upon any person in the Philippines.
b. Goods, instruments, drugs and substances designated, intended or adapted for producing unlawful abortion, or any printed matter which advertises, describes or gives direct or indirect information where, hoe or by whom unlawful abortion committed.
c. Written or printed goods, negatives or cinematographic film, photographs, engravings, lithographs, objects, paintings, drawings or other representation of an obscene or immortal character.
d. Any goods manufactured in whole or in part of gold, silver or other precious metals or alloys and the stamp, brand or mark does not indicate the actual fineness of quality of the metals or alloys.

Question 10

Prohibited importations is divided into two, one of which is called goods prohibited by law which are the paragraphs (e) to (g) of section 118. What goods are contain or stated in paragraph (e) to (g) of the mentioned section?

Answer 10

e. Any adulterated or misbranded food or goods for human consumption or any adulterated or misbranded drug in violation of relevant laws and regulations
f. Infringing goods as defined under the intellectual Property Code and related laws
g. All other goods or parts thereof, which importation and exportation are explicitly prohibited y law or rules and regulations issued by the competent authority.

Question 11

Bonus!!!!!
Additional Notes for TRIPS

Answer 11

The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) is an internationally treaty administered by the World Trade Organization (WTO) which sets down minimum standards for most forms of intellectual property (IP) regulation within all member countries of the World Trade Organization.

TRIPS deals with the following IPRs:
* Copyright and related rights
* Patents
* Trademarks
* Geographical indications, including appellations of origin
* Industrial Designs
* Integrated circuit lay-out designs
* Protection of undisclosed information
* Control of anti-competitive practices in contractual licenses

Question 12

Sec. 119

Answer 12

Restricted Importation and Exportation

Question 13

True or False
Except when authorized by law or regulation, the importation and exportation of restricted goods mentioned in section 119 are prohibited.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Sec. 119 subparagraph (a) is:
Dynamite, gunpowder, ______________and other explosives, firearms and weapons of war, or parts thereof

Answer 14

ammunitions

Question 15

Sec. 119 subparagraph (b) is:
_______________, gambling outfits, loaded dice, marked cards, machines, apparatus or mechanical devices used in gambling or the distribution of money, cigars, cigarettes or other goods when such distribution is dependent on chance, including jackpot and pinball machines or similar contrivances, or parts thereof.

Answer 15

Roulette wheels

Question 16

Sec. 119 subparagraph (c) is:
______________ and ______________, except advertisements thereof and lists of drawings therein:

Answer 16

Lottery and Sweepstakes Ticket

Question 17

Sec. 119 subparagraph (d) is:
Marijuana, opium, _____________,____________, heroin or other narcotics or synthetic drugs which are or may hereafter be declared habit forming by the President of the Philippines, or any compound, manufactured salt, derivative, or preparation thereof, except when imported by the government of the Philippines or any person duly authorized by the Dangerous Drugs Board, for medicinal purposes.

Answer 17

poppies, coca leaves

Question 18

Sec. 119 subparagraph (e) and (f) are:
e. ____________ or parts thereof, of whichever material; and
f. Any other goods whose importation and exportation are restricted.

Answer 18

Opium pipes