FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you have a question regarding shipping, logistics, or for EXCELSIOR?
In line with our efforts to provide quality service and excellent customer care, we have put together a list of frequently asked questions we have encountered over the many years of our experience:
How much is your service fee?
Our brokerage fee based on Customs Administrative Order (CAO 1-2014) is 1/8 of 1% from the total dutiable value in pesos.
What are the possible expenses for importation?
- Ocean Freight ( depending on incoterms 2010 )
- Duty/Tax
- Shipping charges
- Arrastre
- Trucking
- Brokerage fee & Processing
How many days can you release the cargo?
2 days average upon arrival of vessel.
What are the requirements for accreditation in customs?
- BCOR evidencing payment of application fee
- BIR Importer Clearance Certificate (BIR-ICC)
- Corporate Secretary Certificate or Special Power of Attorney (SPA) for designated signatories (with sample original signatures) in the import entries
- Original copy of NBI Clearance issued within three (3) months prior to the date of application of responsible officers/majority stockholders
- Two (2) valid government issued I.D., with picture
- Printed copy of CPRS profile of applicant
- Personal profile of responsible officers/majority stockholders
- Company profile with picture of premises
- License/permit/accreditation from concerned agency, when applicable, i.e., food (LTO & CPR), rice (NFA), sugar (SRA), etc.
What are the dimensions of our container vans?
| Interior Dimensions | Door Opening | Tare Weight | Cubic Capacity | Payload | RSA Road Limit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20′ Dry Container Steel | L: 5,898 mm W: 2,350 mm H: 2,390 mm | W: 2,340 mm H: 2,280 mm | 2,200 kg 4,850 lbs | 33.0 cbm. 1,179 cu. Ft | 24,000 kg 54,673 lbs | 21,800 kg |
| 40′ Dry Container Steel | L: 12,035 mm W: 2,350 mm H: 2,393 mm | W: 2,339 mm H: 2,274 mm | 3,700 kg 8,156 lbs | 67.0 cbm. 28,000 kg 63,491 lbs2,393 cu. Ft. | 28,000 kg 63,491 lbs | 20,300 kg |
| 40′ High Cube Container Steel | L: 12,030 mm W: 2,350 mm H: 2,690 mm | W: 2,340 mm H: 2,579 mm | 3,930 kg 8,663 lbs | 76.0 cbm. 2,714 cu. Ft. | 28,570 kg 62,984 lbs | 20,070 kg |
What are the requirements for applying the Certificate Of Exemption for Import Clearance Certificate (ICC)?
- Application Form
- Packing list; Invoice
- Import Entry
- Bill of Lading
- Summary of Batch Nos./Serial number of Products
- SEC Certificate
- Board Resolutions
- Importer’s Certificate of Accreditation