Problems relating to Trade and Investment on The Philippines
10. Restrictive measures for operations in Free Trade Zones ("FTZs") and Special Economic Zones ("SEZs") |
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| (1) Nebulous Procedures involving different Free Port Zones | - Plural competent authorities govern Free Port Zones in the Philippines. While Port Clark belongs to BCDA, nearly all MFS's customers belong to PEZA. Where transactions include cargo handing at both Free Port Zones, it takes one day each for moving cargoes in and out for the customs clearance, requiring complex documents, plus handling fees. All these requirements hinder the cargo movement, while prolonging the local procurement lead-time. | - It is requested that GOP: -- simplifies the requisite application documents between Free Port Zones under different jurisdictions, and -- repeals handling fees. |
- Clark Free Port Law - Competent Authority: Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) |
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