Overview of Approved Exporters (AE)
Approved exporters refer to exporters who fulfil certain conditions, export frequently under an FTA
and are registered with the local customs authorities (have obtained an approved exporter
authorization). Such exporters are allowed to use self-certification as a proof of origin: they can
provide an origin statement or declaration on a commercial or shipping document instead of providing
a paper or electronic certificate of origin obtained from local customs authorities. Authorizations
are granted according to the local customs legislation and as a result the requirements for an
approved exporter can differ between the parties of the same FTA.
What is PH-EFTA FTA?
Application for Philippine Approved Exporters under PH-EFTA FTA
The PH-EFTA FTA entered into force on 01 June 2018 for the Philippines, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland and on 01 January 2020 for Iceland. The FTA provides the Philippines duty-free market access for ALL industrial and fisheries tariff lines. The Philippines also secured tariff concessions on substantially all Philippine agriculture exports to EFTA (e.g., frozen tuna/mackerel, canned pineapple, crude coconut oil, fresh/dried bananas).
The complete guidelines on the implementation of the PH-EFTA FTA, as specified in Customs Memorandum Order 14-2018.
High Tariff
PH-EFTA FTA, Exporters
Zero/Low Tariff
Documents
Latest Income Tax Return
Unique Reference Number (URN) as PEZA Locators and Client Profile Registration System (CPRS) for Non-PEZA Locators
Business Permit/s
SEC/DTI registration, which is applicable
Product Evaluation Report, if applicable
Exporters shall be notified about the result of evaluation. Approved Exporters shall be assigned with a Customs Authorization Number within seven (7) working days after receipt of the complete set of documents by ECD.
What is Registered Exporter System (REX)?
REX is a system established by the European Union (EU) which allows a
Registered Exporter to self-certify the preferential origin by accomplishing
a “Statement of Origin” under Generalized System of Preference (GSP) on the
invoice or other commercial document identifying the exported products. The
registered exporter does not need to apply upon each export for the issuance
of a Certificate of Origin.
Registered Exporter It shall refer to a producer, manufacturer or trader who complied with the EU and authorized by the Bureau to complete a Statement of Origin through invoice or any other commercial document.
The statement on Origin on any commercial documents shall serve as a Proof of Origin in accordance with EU Delegated Regulation No. 2015 /2446 and EU Commission Implementing Regulation 2015/2447 of the Union Customs Code EU Regulation No. 952/2013. A Statement on Origin may be made out at the time of exportation to the EU or when the exportation to the EU is ensured.
STEP 1
Producers, manufacturers, or traders may apply to be a “Registered Exporter” by filling out the application at https://customs.ec.europa.eu/rex-pa-ui/#/create-preapplication/.
STEP 2
- Documents
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Unique Reference Number (URN) as PEZA Locators, Client Profile
Registration System (CPRS) for non-PEZA Locators or other equivalent
document;
Product Evaluation Report (PER), if applicable.
Once the application has been filled-out and submitted electronically, this
shall be printed and submitted to the concerned Export Division/Unit
together with the following documents:
Applications evaluated by concerned Export Division/Unit of the port
shall be endorsed to ECD for its registration to the REX System.
Registered Exporters shall be assigned with a REX Number within seven
(7) working days from receipt of the complete set of documents endorsed
by the port to ECD.
ECD shall notify the Exporters and the endorsing port on the result of the application with the assigned REX Number. Denial of application shall be communicated stating the reasons therein.
ECD shall notify the Exporters and the endorsing port on the result of the application with the assigned REX Number. Denial of application shall be communicated stating the reasons therein.
Statement on Origin Under REX
The Statement on Origin must be completed in legible and permanent form, and
issued by typing , printing or stamping the text stated in the invoice,
pro-forma invoice, packing list or any other commercial document identifying
clearly the originating products.
6,000 EUR.
The Registered Exporter Number must be indicated in the Statement on Origin
if the value of the originating goods for consignment is above the value
threshold of 6,000 EUR.
Representative/s of an exporter shall be allowed to make origin declaration upon submission of the exporter’s written authorization.
Representative/s of an exporter shall be allowed to make origin declaration upon submission of the exporter’s written authorization.
What is RCEP Approved Exporter?
The objective of the RCEP Agreement is to establish a modern, comprehensive,
high-quality, and mutually beneficial economic partnership that will facilitate the
expansion of regional trade and investment and contribute to global economic growth
and development. Accordingly, it will bring about market and employment
opportunities to businesses and people in the region. The RCEP Agreement will work
alongside and support an open, inclusive, and rules-based multilateral trading
system.
Originating goods shall be eligible for RCEP preferential tariff treatment at the time of importation pursuant to Executive Order (EO) No. 25, series of 2023. The applicable RCEP preferential tariff rate shall be determined based on the RCEP Country of Origin of the originating goods in accordance with Section 5.7.
Originating goods shall be eligible for RCEP preferential tariff treatment at the time of importation pursuant to Executive Order (EO) No. 25, series of 2023. The applicable RCEP preferential tariff rate shall be determined based on the RCEP Country of Origin of the originating goods in accordance with Section 5.7.
CO From RCEP
Declaration of Origin
Declaration of Origin
Originating goods shall be eligible for RCEP preferential tariff treatment at the
time of importation pursuant to Executive Order (EO) No. 25, series of 2023. The
applicable RCEP preferential tariff rate shall be determined based on the RCEP
Country of Origin of the originating goods in accordance with Section 5.7.
In cases where the RCEP preferential tariff rate is higher than the applied rate at the time of importation, the importer shall be allowed to apply for refund of any excess duties and taxes paid for originating goods covered by a Proof of Origin in accordance with Customs Memorandum Order CMO No. 25-2020.
In cases where the importer did not make a claim for preferential tariff treatment under the RCEP agreement at the time of importation, the importer shall be allowed to apply for a refund of any excess duties and taxes paid as the result of a good not having been granted preferential tariff treatment upon the submission of the following:
The complete guidelines on the implementation of the RCEP Agreement is specified in Customs Memorandum Order 12-2023.
What is ASEAN-wide Self-Certification Scheme (AWSC)?
Approved exporters refer to exporters who fulfil certain conditions, export
frequently under an FTA and are registered with the local customs authorities (have
obtained an approved exporter authorization). Such exporters are allowed to use
self-certification as a proof of origin: they can provide an origin statement or
declaration on a commercial or shipping document instead of providing a paper or
electronic certificate of origin obtained from local customs authorities.
Authorizations are granted according to the local customs legislation and as a
result the requirements for an approved exporter can differ between the parties of
the same FTA.
Guidelines in the Implementation of the ASEAN Wide
Self-Certification
Scheme (CMO No. 24-2020)
- General Provisions
- Guidelines in the Implementation of the The AOCG, through the ECD, shall carry-out proper examination of the application for Certified Exporter status as provided under Section 5.1 of the CMO. They shall also have the right to request for additional supporting documentary evidence, as necessary.
The AOCG, through the ECD, shall maintain a Philippine AWSC database and monitor all Philippine Certified Exporters relative to their compliance with laws, rules and regulations pertinent to exportation and Rules of Origin.
- ECD
- The ECD, through the Export Divisions (ED) or its equivalent, shall monitor the proper use of the authorization, including verification of the correctness or authenticity of Origin Declarations made out by Philippine Certified Exporters. Furthermore, the ECD or its equivalent unit, shall act on retrospective verification requests by the Customs Authorities of the Importing AMS on Origin Declarations made out by Philippine Certified Exporters in conformity with Rule 18 ( Retroactive Check) of Annex 8 ( Operational Certification Procedures) of ATIGA.
- PRU
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The PRU shall evaluate the authenticity and validity of the Origin
Declaration submitted by importers and grant ATIGA preferential tariff
rates accordingly.
The PRU, through the ECD, may request for verification when it has reasonable doubt as to the authenticity of the Origin Declaration made out by Certified Exporters of other AMS or as to the accuracy of the information regarding the origin of the goods or of certain parts thereof.
The PRU or its equivalent units in all ports shall be provided access to view all Certified Exporters registered in ASEAN AWSC database.
- AOCG
- The AOCG shall coordinate with the Management Information and Systems Technology Group on the information and communication technology requirement with regard to the implementation of this order.
