September 25 Offline Activity/ Situation Analysis

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Customs Compliance Challenge

Test your knowledge and understanding of customs regulations and salvage rights with our comprehensive quiz. Designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike, this quiz covers various scenarios you'll encounter in the field of customs and trade.

7 thought-provoking questions
Real-life scenarios
Engaging and educational

7 Questions2 MinutesCreated by NavigatingTrade101

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MV Sta Maria was wrecked in Cebu waters while on transit to port of destination, Davao from Singapore. Originally on board vessel were disinfection chemicals for fruits and vegetables. The goods floating were salvaged by Mr. Martin, a local fisherman which he delivered to the BOC-Port of Cebu which is the nearest port. DOLE Phils who is the owner of the salvaged goods insisted that the articles should be cleared at the Port of Davao as this is the port where the goods should be originally entered if the wreckage did not occur. The Distict Collector did not agree to the contention of DOLE saying that since the goods are floating within Cebu, then it should be cleared at the Port of Cebu. Do you agree with the Collector? Explain why or why not.

How may the salvor be regarded as the owner of the imported goods?

Mr. Olivarez who imported plastic products is claiming reimbursement from the BOC Cash Division for the non-intrusive inspection of his containerized shipments through the X-RAY inspection project. He is firmly insisting that the Bureau must be responsible of the charges because they have decided to inspect his shipment. Do you conform with Mr. Olivarez? Why?

When shall be a document regarded as "actionable"?

Imagine you are a returning resident from abroad living for 15 years bringing home with you personal and household effects and you have been intercepted upon arrival at the airport by a Customs Officer telling you that you have to file the entry of your personal effects under Formal Entry and pay duties and taxes that is due to the government. What will you do?

AAB BAKING GOODS AND SUPPLIES INC is bringing in 10 containers of baking goods and assorted flavoring which will arrive September 25,2021. Since the manifest has been validated in the e2m system as early as September 20,2021, its customs broker decided to lodge the declaration the day afterwards and it obtained an entry number C-294140 under [P02B] Manila Int`l Container Port. However, last September 24, COLOR BRANDS LLC, the exporter sent an email to the importer saying that they may have mistakenly loaded chocolates instead of baking goods. Upon reading the email, the importer requested BOC to immediately examine the goods.

Do you think the importer's request will prosper? Why or why not?

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