Undeniably, brand-new things are of course most advantageous than to all used. However, both of them, either brand-new or used, has its own different way of, shall we say, benefits. After all, still depend on the purpose and the way of reason on every acquisition.
In
the course of Vehicle importation into the Philippines, not all are
freely importable, to protect the interest of domestic industry and
enhancing its competitiveness.
General
rule, importation of all types of used motor vehicle and parts and
components are prohibited, except those that maybe be allowed under
certain conditions.
Conditions as to Vehicle for importation
Among
all other conditions, importations of used vehicle parts and components
only be allowed solely for the purpose of rebuilding/remanufacturing
only, for the four category indicated below.
- Category M3: Vehicles used for the carriage of passengers and comprising more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat and having a maximum weight exceeding 5 tons.
- Category N1: Vehicles used for the carriage of goods and having a maximum weight not exceeding 3.5 metric tons.
- Category N2: Vehicles used for the carriage of goods and having a maximum weight exceeding 3.5 but not exceeding 12 metric tons.
- Category N3: Vehicles used for the carriage of goods and having a maximum weight exceeding 12 metric tons.
To define (DAO 08 and E.O. 156):
- Rebuilding/Remanufacturing - the process of restoring a whole unit to its design capacity and efficiency using directly imported or locally acquired used/brand-new components/parts.
- Rebuilt Motor Vehicle - A locally-assembled (Philippines) vehicle using a combination of new or used major parts or components, (i.e. engine, chassis, body, and cabin/cowl)
- Rebuilding Center - Any sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or cooperative, engaged in rebuilding activities.
Conditions as to the importer
Hence,
only those accredited rebuilding centers (by DTI - Department of Trade
and Industry) are eligible to import used parts/components and execute
the process of rebuilding.
Provided,
that the qualification of applicant for Rebuilding Center is any
natural person who is at least 18 years of age and any juridical person
who/which is not disqualified by any existing law or regulation to
engage in the rebuilding of any road vehicle, provided further, that the
requirements set forth (DAO 08) are complied with.
Basically, below are the following requirements, but not limited to:
- Accomplished application form
- Certificate of Business Name, if sole proprietorship.
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), if partnership/corporation with its articles of Incorporation/Partnership and Board Resolution.
- Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), if cooperative with its articles of cooperation and resolution.
- Location map, layout with dimensions.
- Chart of organizational structure showing: personnel - functions and other applicant operations.
- List of personnel with job description, qualification and responsibilities.
- Certificate of competency on rebuilding of Road vehicles issued by TESDA or other DTI accredited institutions.
- Manual of personnel, equipment and procedure for truck rebuilding.
- Certified copy the insurance policy and official receipt showing the premium, wherein the insurance coverage shall not less than P1M, which cover the following risks: theft, pilferage, fire, flood, and loss of motor vehicle stored therein for rebuilding.
- Other, additional pertinent requirements, maybe required.
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References: Department Administrative Order 08 | Executive Order 156
[Manila, Philippines | Posted: November 2013]