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REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE

Requested from BOC by I. Reyes at 11:42 AM on Oct 22, 2021.
Purpose: FOR SHIPMENT PROCESSING OF MY ITEM HELD IN CUSTOMS
Date of Coverage: 10/21/2021 - 10/21/2021
Tracking no: #BOC-184330337693

Reyes 11:42 AM, Oct 22, 2021 

Good Day Ma'am/Sir,

I would like to request for information regarding OBM permit/clearance issuance  for my shipment under EMS express. My package was sent from Okinawa, Japan and my courier is requesting for OBM permit. The current status of my package is for custom clearance. ON this phase, I needed to submit the said permit in order to continue the process of my shipment. My package contains 31 units of CDs and it is for my personal use or collection.

Officer 03:03 PM, Oct 22, 2021 

October 22, 2021

Dear Imelda Reyes,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Oct 22, 2021 11:42:15 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE.

Response to Request

The importation of compact discs (CDs), video compact discs (VCDs), digital versatile discs (DVDs), video home system (VHS) tapes or Betamax tapes, for personal use, does not require an Import Permit from the Optical Media Board (OMB) provided that the quantity of a single shipment does not exceed 6 pieces of optical media.

Individuals importing compact discs (CDs), video compact discs (VCDs), digital versatile discs (DVDs), etc. in quantities of 7 pieces or more (in a single shipment), are required to secure an Import Permit or License (whichever is applicable) from the Optical Media Board (OMB).

For queries or on the requirements/procedures in securing an Import Permit or License, please communicate directly with the OMB. You may reach them thru their contact numbers (+632) 374-1393 or (+632) 374-0237, or email address at omb_registry@yahoo.com.ph.


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Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Receiving Officer

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