Transportation takes a major part to completely shape our day. In all categories of society, except those still using horses, carabao and other natural mode of transport, in laymay term "old school" - wherein, Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) are not required, all of us utilizing motor vehicles, as trucks and buses belongs to it.
Despite of today's rapid growth of transportation technologies, some of us still prefer to use those slightly used equipment/s, to maximize our budget and capital, if, for business.
Philippines' importation
Philippines, is known to be a major importer of second hand materials, from A to Z, hence, even used trucks and buses. Possibly, not just considering the cheaper price but also the quality and durability, upon careful selection.Nonetheless, to protect the interest of the domestic motor vehicle industry of the country, all types of used motor vehicle, even it's parts and components are prohibited for importation, except, under certain condition.
Conditions for importation
Conditions as to both the subject truck and bus and the person, whether natural or juridical, who effected such importation.By the joint memorandum, between the Bureau of Import Services (BIS), Bureau of Customs (BOC), and Land Transportation Office (LTO), as mandated by E.O. 156, listed below are the identified considerations as an exception from the general prohibitions.
Provided, that for the used trucks, except pick-up trucks (Built-up), the gross vehicular weight (GVW) ranges from 2.5 - 6 tons, regardless of year model, while for used buses, the gross vehicular weight (GVW) ranges from 6 - 12 tons. Provided further, that exceeding 6 tons and 12 of GVW for trucks and buses, respectively, deemed liberalized, of course all must be left hand drive (LHD) and the Certificate of Road-worthiness and Certificate of Emission Compliance (CEC), issued by the country of origin, authenticated by the Philippine embassy abroad.
Henceforth, together with the basic documentary requirements by the BIS, like: Business name, if sole proprietor or Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), if partnership/corporation and others, upon payment of the corresponding processing fee, Certificate of Authority to Import (CAI), is then be issued.
Most recommended, to avoid unnecessary penalties, it must be shipped if CAI covering such importation is already secured.
With further assistance by a Customs Broker, preparing and processing up to clearing the shipment at the Bureau of Customs (BOC), with the payment of corresponding fees and charges, including duties and taxes, shipment is then be released and delivered.
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[Manila, Philippines | Updated: November 2013]