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WorksheetsCuslaw-Mid Mock Board
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 2hrs 44mins
The act of importing into the country by means of fradaulent, falsified or errenous declaration of the goods to its nature, kind, quality, quantity or weight, for the purpose of reducing or avoiding payment of perscribed D&T
Technical Smuggling
Outright Smuggling
Smuggling
All of the choice
Refers to the act of bringing imported goods directly or through transit into a free zone
Importation
Transshipment
Admission
Clearance
Circularizes original ruling ir decisions of the Commissioner or Customs, Supreme Court, Tariff Commission or other agencies in relation to customs classification and valuation
CTH
CTDC
CMC
CMO
District Collectors and other customs officers that perform assessment functions shall not remain in the same area of assignment for -
More than 3 years
Less than 3 years
More than 1 year
Less than 2 years
Who shall promulgate rules and regulations for the enforcement of CMTA?
Commissioner, subject to the approval of the Secretary Finance
Secretary of Finance, subject to the approval of the Commissioner
Commissioner, subject to the approval of the President
Secretary of Finance, subject to the approva of the President
The Commissioner of Customs shall regularly furnish electronic copies of all customs goods declaration processed and cleared by the the Bureau of Customs the following agencies, except-
NEDA
PSA
BIR
DOF
The following are prohibited importation and exportation, except-
Misbranded food
Coca leaves
Infringing goods
All the choicies are prohibited importation and exportation
Which of the following is not a power of the President under the CMTA?
To open or close any port
To subject premises to customs jurisidiction
To declare as habit forming narcotics or synthetic drugs
To appoint officials of the Bureau of Customs, Tariff Commission and Department of Finance
Which of the following is a non-delegable power of the Commissioner of Customs?
Review any action of any customs officer
Revocations or modification of rulings
Review disputed assessments
Assign andreassign Deputy Commissioners
Imported goods shall be subject to the import duty rates under the applicable tariff heading that are effective at the ___
Date of entry of the vessel or aircraft to the Philippine territory
Date importation
Date of withdrawal
Date of lodgment
All laws, decisions, rulings, circulars, memoranda and orders of the Bureau shall be published in accordance with law.
False
True
False, not all circulars should be published
False, decisions are not required to be published
Date of effectivity of the “attorney-in-fact” provision in the CMTA?
June 16, 2018
June 16, 2016
June 6, 2018
June 6, 2016
Importer Jack has failed to pay Duties and Taxes during the prescribed period. He received notice of Assessment on August 25, 2020. He will be paying the duties and taxes today, August 26, 2021. How much surcharge shall be collected on his importation?
25%
20%
50%
10%
Who shall sign the goods declaration?
Declarant only
Licensed Customs Broker only
Both Declarant and LCB
None of the choices
The Bureau shall provide information, not otherwise confidential or for the Bureau’s internal use only, relating to a specific matter as may be requested by an interested party for-
Legitimate use
Public use
Pubic interest
Court satisfaction
The Bureau shall be headed by a Commissioner and shall be assisted by-
At least 4 but not more than 6 Deputy Commissioners
At least 4 but not more than 6 District Collectors
4 but not more than 6 Deputy Commissioners
4 but not more than 6 District Collectors
To what service of AOCG does the Warehouse Coordination Division included?
Ports Operations Service
Imports and Assessment Service
Legal Service
Collection Service
Which of the following is not a function of RCMG?
Conduct continuing audit of liquidated entries ad oustanding bonds
Provide Commissioner with accurate and time information and analysi of collection statistics
Administer legal requirements of BOC to include litigation and prosecution of cases
All of the choices are the functions of RCMG
Each Customs District shall be supervised by how many District Collector/s?
1
As many as necessary
3
2
A District Collector shall be assigned in the principal ports of entry. Deputy Commissioner may be assigned to other types of ports of entry.
The first statement is correct, but the second statement is incorrect
The first statement is incorrect, but the second statement is correct
Both statements are correct
Both statements are incorrect
Sub-port of Curimao in Ilocos Norte is under what principal port of entry?
Aparri
Cagayan de Oro
Davao
Ilolilo
In the absence or disability of a District Collector, the District Collector shall report the designation to the Commissioner within ___ the designation
24 hours from
24 hours after
48 hours from
48 hours after
Regulating agency for Frozen beef trimmings
BAI
FDA
DOH
NFA
Regulatory agency for Manta ray “Pagi”
BFAR
BAI
FDA
NFA
How much is the non refundable application fee for an Advance ruling filed with the Bureau of Customs?
P 500.00
P 1,000.00
P 1,500.00
P 2,000.00
Importer Kerengkeng has paid P1,500.00 and has applied for an advance ruling with the Bureau for 2 different products in the same application form, what will happen to the application?
It will continue processing and ruling shall be issued within 30 working days from receipt of application
Application will be denied and payment shall be forfeited
Application will be denied
All of the choices
In advance ruling, how many days shall Tariff Commission acknowledge receipt of application and notify applicant of the need for additional information and on-site verification?
Within 10 days
Within 5 days
Within 3 days
Within 15 days
Except in the context of judicia proceedings, any diclosure of confidential information under Section 1502 of RA 10863 shall not be made except upon the-
Order of a court
Written consent of the Commissioner of Customs
Written consent of the beneficiary of the advance ruling
Order of the Set=nate for an inquiry in aid of legislation
The publication of rulings shall contain the following, except-
Information on the goods involved
The body or summary of the ruling
The grounds relied upon to support the ruling
The name of the requesting party
When any new or unsettled question shall be determined by a District Collector, and if the matter is not otherwise appealed for review in the ordinary course, the District officer shall notify the _________ of the decision and submit an adequate statement of the facts involved.
Court of Tax Appeals
Secretary of Finance
Commissioner of Customs
President
The following, except one, shall have authority to administer oaths and take testimony in connection with any matter within the jurisdiction of the Bureau and, in connection therewith, may require the production of relevant papers, documents, books and records in accordance with law.
Commissioner of Customs
District Collector of Customs
Deputy Collector of Customs
Custom officer especially deputized by the Commissioner of Customs
Who shall increase or decrease the dues, fees, and charges collectible by the Bureau to protect the interest of the government?
Secretary of Finance upon the recommendation of the Commissioner
Commissioner of Customs upon the recommendation of the Secretary Finance
Secretary of Finance upon the recommendation of the President
Commissioner of Customs upon the recommendation of the President
The Bureau may charge additional customs service fees when applicable, subject to the rates prescribed under existing rules and regulations
True
False
A District Collector may not, in the absence of abuse of authority, be liable to any person for any loss ocasioned either by the official act or the acts of the subordinates, except for-
Undervaluation
Misdeclaration
Misdelivery of goods
Smuggling
Who is the Chairman of the BOC Rewards Committee?
Dep. Comm., IAG
Dep. Comm., RCMG
Dep. Comm., MISTG
District Collector
The following are the composition of the Congressional Customs and Tariff Oversight Committee, except-
Chairperson, Senate Ways and Means Committee
Commissioner, Senate Ways and Means Committee
Chairperson, House Ways and Means Committee
Four Members from Senate and House
All other laws, acts, presidential decrees, executie orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of the CMTA are hereby expressly-
Repealed
Amended
Modified accordingly
All of the choices
RA 10863 shall take effect _____ its publication
15 days upon
15 days after
30 days upon
30 days after
When can Customs Officers and Deputized Officers enter, pass through, and search any land, enclosure, warehouse, store, building or structure not principally used as a dwelling house?
During day time
During night time
At any time
They can not enter without a search warrant
What is the requirement of a Deputization Order?
Signature Clerk
BOC Offical Seal
Shall only be issued by the Commissioner
At least 3 copies
Who shall conduct surveillance on vessels or aircraft entering Philippine territory and on imported goods entering the customs office?
Bureau
District Collector
President
Commissioner
What is the validity of Mission Order?
Not more than 30 days
Not more than 1 yearr
Not less than 30 days
None of the choices
Only Customs Officers authorized in writing by the District Collector may implement the LOA
True
False
Who shall establish a system for temporary storage of imports prior to goods declaration in case of abandoned or overstaying goods?
Commissioner of Customs
Secretary of Finance
District Collector
All of the choices
In case of ____, submission of requirements after arrival of the goods but prior to release from customs custody shall be allowed but only in cases povided for by governing laws or regulations
Restricted importation
Regulated imporation
Prohibited importation
Free importation
The Deputy Commissioner shall be appointed by the-
President
Commissioner
Secretary of Finance
None of the choices
Collection District No. XII
Port of Davao
POM
Port of Batangas
Port of Cebu
What shall be issued by the Bureau as proof of payment?
Official Receipt
SAD
SSDT
All of the choices
It is issued to ensure that the operation is duly authorized and that the Customs Offciers or assisting deputized officers are prperly identified
WSD
Alert Order
Mission Order
None of the choices
Customs law may only be enforces within the Philippine territory. What is the exception to the rule?
In case of the 200 nautical mile EEZ
In case of fraud
There is no exception to the rule
In case of hot pursuit
A ruling or decision of the district collector or customs officer involving goods is made, the party adversely affected may appeal by way of protest against such ruling, EXCEPT:
issue on classification
fixing of fines in seizure cases
decision by commissioner
None of the choices
Who shall provide rules and regulations as to the requirement for payment and nonpayment of the disputed amount?
Commissioner subject to approval of SOF
Commissioner
Secretary of finance upon recommendation of Commissioner
None of the choices
The scope of the protest shall be limited to the particular issues may be raised in a protest but any number of issues may be raised. When the protest is filed in proper form. The commissioner shall render a decision within 30 working days from receipt of the protest.
Both statements are true
Both statements are false
First statement is true, second statement is false
First statement is false, second statement is true
Imported goods may be deemed abandoned when the importer expressly signifies in writing to the commissioner the intention to abandon. District collector shall send notice to file goods declaration to the consignee within 5 days from the date of discharge of last package from the carrier.
Both statement is true
Both statement is false
First statement is true, second statement is false
First statement is false, second statement is true
The importer may expressly abandon ownership by submitting this document to the District collector.
Affidavit of ownership
Affidavit of Disclaimer
Affidavit of Abandonment
Affidavit of Apprehension
If lodgment of Goods declaration is not possible, what remedy may importer done to prevent abandonment?
No remedy may be done by the importer
File a soft copy of Goods declaration and supporting documents within 15 days.
File a hard copy of Goods declaration and supporting documents within 15 days.
File a request letter to the district collector for extension of period to file.
Failure to act by the district collector on request for extension to file Goods declaration shall be deemed approve. Request for extension to file shall be acted upon 7 days.
Both statements are true
Both statements are false
First statement is true, second statement is false
First statement is false, second statement is true
Under CMTA, Who may adjust the lodgment period?
District Collector
President
Secretary of finance
Commissioner
A shipment of 1x20 STC: LAMP SHADE were alerted by COOIII due to forged documents. What situation below is inappropriate of exercise of power to review by commissioner of District Collector’s Order of release.
Commissioner affirm positive decision within 49 hours
Commissioner affirm positive decision within 25 hours
Commissioner did not affirm or contradict the decision of District collector
None of the choices
. A shipment of 100 MT of Processed beef were withdrawn after 7 months from arrival, can we say that this shipment shall be deemed abandoned?
Yes
No
No, as the period to withdraw goods from warehouse is 1 year
It depends on the commissioner
When shall the payment of 5%DV penalty for failure to mark accrue?
At the time of lodgment
At the time of importation
At the time of physical examination
At the time of payment
Goods produced 30 years prior to importation shall be exempted to marking. Container shall refer to packing which is immediately after or near the substance.
Both statement is true
Both statement is false
First statement is true, second statement is false
First statement is false, second statement is true
Who shall create a technical committee to assist and recommend in resolving settlement issues?
District collector
Tariff Commission
Commissioner
None of the choices
A tariff classification shall be considered difficult or highly technical when the below situation is present, EXCEPT:
Goods are classifiable under more than one AHTN Subheading
Goods are classifiable under more than one AHTN heading
Product description is not specifically provided in any subheading or heading
All situation are considered difficult of highly technical
Who shall verify the Certificate or origin to issuing country?
Commissioner
District collector
Tariff commission
Dep. Comm, AOCG
Within how many days shall the Tariff commission notify the BOC that a tariff classification dispute if filed before it and request for comments
5 calendar days
10 calendar days
5 working days
10 working days
Pursuant to Sec 1100 of CMTA, tariff classification rulings of TC shall be binding upon BOC, unless ___ shall rule otherwise.
Commissioner
Secretary of Finance
CTA
None of the choices
What remedy may be done by the importer for denying the motion for reconsideration.
Appeal to CTA
Appeal to SOF
Appeal by protest
None of the choices
What order are issued after lodgment and after release from customs custody.
Pre-lodgment control order
Alert Order
Hold order
None of the choices
A PLCO suspend the period or prohibit the lodgment of GD. Alert order suspends the Goods declaration processing.
Both statement is true
Both statement is false
First statement is true, second statement is false
First statement is false, second statement is true
In general rule, Conduct of examination shall be made 48 hrs in case of AO and PLCO is issued from?
Receipt of District collector of order
Lodgment of Good declaration
Recommendation of customs officer
Arrival of the vessel/aircraft
In what instance may the BOC have no opt for non-intrusive examination?
Submission of importer of forged documents
Permit for importation of Roulette wheels consigned to Resort’s world is lacking
Permit for importation of Christmas lights is lacking
All of the choices may opt to undergo non-intrusive examination
Who shall authorize issuance of Pre-lodgment control delivery?
Commissioner
District Collector
Customs officer
All of the above
Violations which are derogatory to issue a pre-lodgment control, except:
Outright smuggling
Prohibited goods
Goods not stated in the manifest good
None of the choices
What will happen to the PLCO when the goods declaration has been lodged?
converted to Hold order
converted to Alert order
Goods shall be immediately seized
Conduct of examination
May the DC lift the PLCO for shipment of 1X20 STC: Onions even without the affirmation of Commissioner within 25 hours?
Yes
No
No, as the period shall be 49 hours
Yes, as the goods are perishable and have only 10 hours for the commissioner to render a decision
Who has the power to issue Warrant of Seizure and detention?
District Collector
Commissioner
District collector upon recommendation of the commissioner
None of the choices
A goods declaration for transit may be subjected to issuance of an Alert order.
True
False
To whom shall the copy of issuance of WSD or continuance of goods declaration.
Commissioner
Dep. Comm, AOCG
Dep. Comm, RCMG
Assessment coordination and monitoring Division
Who shall validate, date and assign unique number for monitoring the alert order?
Import Assessment Service, AOCG
Technical support division, MISTG
Alert order clearing house desk, IG
Valuation and classification division, AOCG
Manual release for goods subjected of alert order may be issued under the following circumstance except:
When VASP is not accessible
Unmanifested cargo
export cargoes
Goods processed under Informal entry
When an alert issued by commissioner through the E2M is issued, what shall be the next step?
Forwarded to Formal entry division for recording purposes
District collector shall issue a hard copy of Alert order
Forwarded to the district collector for implementation of alert order
District collector shall issue e2m Alert
Hard copy of alert order shall be provided by District collector to the following, except:
XIP at the port
Concerned Division (FED, IED, etc)
Legal Service
ESS District office
Who shall serve the Warrant of Seizure and detention within 3 working days upon instruction of the district collector?
Enforcement and security service
Customs officer
Export Division
None of the choices
Venue of forfeiture proceedings shall be
Division
Legal Service
Law Division
Appellate Division
If a pleading is sent through private courier service, what date shall be considered as date of filing?
Date of sending
Date of receipt
Date of delivery
Date of acceptance
After termination of the hearing, what shall the hearing officer require to submit by the claimant within 5 days from date of last hearing
Receipt of payment of additional Duties and taxes.
SAD and supporting documents
Position paper
none of the choices
Motion for reconsideration and motion to reopen are allowed under hearing of seizure and forfeiture
True
False
District collector Port of Manila issued a WSD for a shipment within the jurisdiction of Masinloc port, is that valid issuance of WSD?
Yes
No
Who may allow settlement by fine or redemption?
District Collector
Commissioner
Commissioner, subject to approval of SOF
None of the choices
Who shall determine the existence of probable cause?
Commissioner
SOF
Law Division
None of the choices
What age is suitable to left a warrant of distraint?
18 years
Above 18 years
Below 18 years
14 years
Upon receipt of the bank of warrant of garnishment, to whom shall the amount turn over to satisfy claim of the government?
Bank association of the Philippines
District collector
Commissioner
None of the choices
Below are examples of real property, except:
Building
Land
Machineries
Automobile
Commissioner has the sole authority to exercise, motu proprio or upon recommendation of the DC to exercise the power of compulsory acquisition.
True
False
The practice of paying duty on certain categories of goods disregarding the quality, quantity and the actual value of the goods.
Tax benchmarking
Duty benchmarking
Ceiling Duty
Table of dutiables
Upon issuance of Notice of compulsory acquisition, the goods shall immediately be transferred to a secured are facility under to whose jurisdiction?
Commissioner
Bureau
District Collector
None of the choices
Bureau shall conduct compulsory jurisdiction after issuance of Notice of compulsory acquisition within how many days?
5 Calendar days
5 Working days
3 Calendar days
3 Working days
Decision of commissioner affirmed by SOF in compulsory procedures may be appealed to CTA.
True
False
Who shall make the necessary guidelines for the defined relationship of the Bureau and third parties?
Secretary of Finance
District Collector
Third Party
Customs Broker
