CM 325- Q7-25

Based on CAO 07-2019, which officials are authorized to issue an Alert Order for goods?

• Only the Commissioner of Customs

• The Commissioner of Customs, the District Collector with jurisdiction over the goods, and other customs officers authorized in writing by the Commissioner

• Any customs employee at the port

• The Department of Trade and Industry

In practice under CAO 07-2019, an Alert Order is issued electronically via the AOMS. Which scenario correctly justifies issuing it manually instead?

• When the shipment is already cleared

• When the e2m system is unavailable or the case involves assessed entry with OLRs, unmanifested cargoes, informal entry, exports, or is issued directly by the Commissioner of Customs

• When the importer requests faster processing

• When the goods are perishable

Which item is NOT typically included in the details of an Alert Order (AO)?

• Specific violations of the CMTA or other laws

• Derogatory information

• Name and address of importer, exporter, and broker with entry and container van number

• Estimated customs duties payable without supporting documentation

Based on customs examination procedures, when a shipment consists of 25 containers or more, what proportion of the total must be examined while the remainder stays in the port unless a violation is determined?

• 10%

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

Under Customs procedures, which action is an immediate effect once an Alert Order (AO) is issued?

• Release of goods without inspection

• Suspension of processing of the covered shipment

• Automatic clearance through electronic system

• Transfer of jurisdiction to the importer

A Provisional Letter of Customs Order (PLCO) has been issued for a shipment. Which outcome aligns with proper Alert Order (AO) procedures if the goods declaration (GD) is subsequently lodged?

• The PLCO blocks lodgment of the GD until further review

• The PLCO automatically converts into an AO without further action

• The PLCO is canceled and a new AO must be requested

• The lodgment of the GD has no effect on the PLCO

A customs examination under an Alert Order must be conducted within which timeframe?

• Within 24 hours from discharge of first package

• Within 48 hours from discharge of last package or issuance of PLCO, whichever is later

• Within 72 hours from issuance of PLCO only

• Within 7 days from arrival of shipment

An authorized customs officer completes an inspection under an Alert Order. According to procedure, within what timeframe must the officer recommend either lifting the PLCO or issuing a Warrant of Seizure and Detention, and how does this change if the goods are perishable?

• Within 72 hours; perishable goods within 48 hours

• Within 48 hours; perishable goods within 24 hours

• Within 24 hours; perishable goods within 12 hours

• Immediately upon completion; perishable goods within 6 hours

The following can issue, a PLCO, except:

• Commissioner of Customs

• District Collector

• Other Customs Officer Authorized in Writing by the District Collector

• None of the above

The following are the grounds for the issuance of PLCO, except?

• Unmanifested goods if manifest is required

• Regulated Goods

• Prohibited goods

• Restricted goods