Automobile Shipment

Manila Forwarders handles shipment of vehicles to the Philippines. Automobile shipping falls under a different category and rates in ocean cargo. It also involves a different reporting system to international and Philippine Governments.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:
Importer
{+] Has resided in the US for at least one ( 1 ) year (accumulated within 3 year period of
his/her stay abroad up to the date of filling of the application).
[+] Immigrant holding 13G or 13A only
[+] Former Filipino now holding US passport may apply for 13G. or Dual Citizenship

Motor Vehicle
[+] Left Hand Drive
[+] Not to exceed 3,000 Kgs GVW
[+] Registered under the name of the qualified importer for at least six ( 6 ) months prior to
the submission of the application to the Bureau of Import Services.
[+] Certificate of Emission Compliance ( CEC ) from country of origin duly authenticated by
the Philippine Embassy / Consulate abroad. ( Under CAA RA 8749 ).

Documentary Requirements

- Philippine Passport Holders
a) Completely filled out and Notarized Bureau of Import Services Application Form. Get your Form Here.
b) Notarized Affidavit of Undertaking. Get your Form Here.
c) 1 copy of 2X2 picture with signature
d) Original or authenticated copy of complete pages of old and new passport
e) Original or authenticated copy of Car Title or Registration
f) Processing Fee of One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos ( PHP 1,500 ) for cars and
Nine Hundred Pesos ( PHP 900 ) for motorcycle.

- Foreign Passport Holders [ 13G/13A/ Dual Citizen]
a) Completely filled out and Notarized Bureau of Import Services Application Form. Get your Form Here
b) Notarized Affidavit of Undertaking Get your Form Here
c) 1 copy of 2X2 picture with signature
d) Original or authenticated copy of passport stamped with valid 13G or 13A or Oath of Allegiance, as the case maybe.
e) Original or authenticated copy of Car Title or Registration
f) Processing Fee of One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos ( PHP 1,500 ) for cars and
Nine Hundred Pesos ( PHP 900 ) for motorcycle.
g) Alien Certificate of Registration ( ACR ) and Immigrant Certificate of Residence ( ICR ) to be complied and presented upon arrival of the applicant in the Philippines.

NOTE

- US Customs Clearance is required prior to loading to container
Please read the primer in exporting a motor vehicle from US Customs and Border Protection:

Interpretation and Application of 19 CFR Part 192

- Importation of motor vehicles are subject to payment ofPhilippine taxes and duties
- Personal appearance of applicant at the BIS is required prior to the release of the motor vehicle
from the Philippine Bureau of Customs.
- Secure Local Emission Certificate prior to Philippine Land Transportation Office ( LTO ) registration
under CMO No. 34-2001 in accordance with Section 2, Rule XXXII of the Clean Air Act ( RA 8749 ).
- An individual can avail of the program only once ( paragraph 5.1.1 )
- Only one vehicle shall be allowed per family ( composed of husband, wife and unemancipated minor.
- There shall be no resale of the motor vehicle for three years ( EO 156, Sec 3, para 3.1.1 )

Additional Requirements prior to shipment:

• Certificate of Title
• US Customs Clearance
• Department of Motor Vehicle Clearance
• Philippine Bureau of Import Services Clearance

Due to taxes involved in automobile shipments and availability of Philippine assembled vehicles, Manila Forwarders encourages shipment of vehicles of not more than five years old only. We also encourage to have the vehicle pre-assessed prior to deciding on shipping it. We require a copy the vehicle Certificate of Vehicle Title plus $50 processing fee. Please mail the copy of title plus $50 check payable to Manila Forwarders to:

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