Previously notified in N2PHL107, N3PHL3 and N3PHL14R1
The Licensee may import gaming equipment and gaming paraphernalia for casino use as may be permitted by law and subject to legal and customs requirements for this purpose.
Clearance to import from PAGCOR should first be obtained by the Licensee prior to actual shipment of gaming equipment and gaming paraphernalia. The Licensee shall submit the following to the Gaming Licensing and Development Department (GLDD) in order to obtain clearance to import:
1. Duly accomplished Shipment Clearance Request and Approval Form (Form 17).
2. Copy of Commercial Invoice or Pro-forma Invoice in supplier‘s letterhead
3. The Licensee shall submit the name and specimen signature of its authorized signatories to the Shipment Clearance Request and Approval Form to PAGCOR‘s licensing department on a yearly basis.
4. PAGCOR shall endeavor to extend its Duty/Tax-free privilege to the Licensee by submitting a request to the Department of Finance for availment of tax free privileges on customs duties, taxes, and imposts on importations.
5. Once the shipment request is approved, Licensee shall ensure that all items shipped shall be strictly within the quantities and description as approved by PAGCOR per Commercial Invoice or Pro-forma Invoice.
6. The Licensee shall inscribe in conspicuous parts of the cargo box/es the phrase ―ENTERED DUTY AND TAX FREE.