G/LIC/N/2/PHL/108  
 
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Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
AGREEMENT ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES  
NOTIFICATION UNDER A RTICLE 5.1 TO 5.4 OF  THE AGREEMENT1 
PHILIPPINES  
The following notification , dated 5 March 2020 , is being circulated at the request of the delegation 
of the Philippines . 
 
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  Philippines  
 
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  Presidential Decree 1869  
 
3 Date of Publication  
 11 July 1983  
 
4 Date of entry into force  
 11 July 1983  
 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1983/07/11/presidential -decree -
no-1869-s-1983/    
 
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  
  Yes. ( Please attach a copy of the regulation to the notification. ) 
 
 No. 
7 Type of notification   (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer question 
8 to 14)  
 
 (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been pre viously 
notified in document: ______ (please answer question 15 and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  Please  refer to th e attached Annex A – Product List  
 
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic:  
  
Non-Automatic:  
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life and health; protect 
environment;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
 
1 It is understood that the notifying Member has also completed its notification obligations under 
Article  1.4(a) and Article 8.2(b) regarding the relevant law/regulation/procedure notified for by filling this form 
in a full and complete manner.  
2 "New licensing regulation/procedure" is understood to refer to any newly introduced law, regulation or 
procedure, and those wh ich are in force but being notified for the first time to the Committee.  
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   Category  Notification details  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other:  Casino Regulatory Manual  (please specify)  
 
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications   
 Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation  
 
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation  
 
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing  
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages   1) Customs duties, taxes and other imposts on importations. — All 
importations of equipment, vehicles, automobiles, boats, ships, 
barges, aircraft and such other gambling paraphernalia, including 
accessories or related facilities, for the sole and exclusiv e use of the 
casinos, the proper and efficient management and administration 
thereof, and such other clubs, recreation or amusement places to be 
established under and by virtue of this Franchise shall be exempt 
from the payment of all kinds of customs duti es, taxes and other 
imposts, including all kinds of fees, levies, or charges of any kind or 
nature, whether National or Local.  
Vessels and/or accessory ferry boats imported or to be imported by 
any corporation having existing contractual arrangements with  the 
Corporation, for the sole and exclusive use of the casino or to be 
used to service the operations and requirements of the casino, shall 
likewise be totally exempt from the payment of all customs duties, 
taxes and other imposts, including all kinds of fees, levies, 
assessments or charges of any kind or nature, whether National or 
Local.  
 
(Title III, Sec. 13 (1) of Presidential Decree 1869)  
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on eligibility;  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
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   Category  Notification details  
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the WTO official languages)  
 N/A 
 
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  ANNEX A – PRODUCT LI ST 
LIST OF REGULATED PR ODUCTS  
I. BINGO DEPARTMENT  
 
1. Bingo Papers/Cards  
2. Bingo Flashboards  
3. Bingo Console/Machine  
4. Casino Management System for Bingo  
 
II. INTERNAL GAMING OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT  
 
A. Gaming Table(s), Gaming Table Layouts and Gaming Table Components:  
1. Gaming Tables and Chairs;  
2. Side Paddings;  
3. Sign Posts for Display;  
4. Float Trays;  
5. Drop Boxes;  
6. Tip Boxes;  
7. Electronic Table Game Layout;  
and the like.  
 
B. Gaming Table Paraphernalia, Accessories and Spare Parts  
1. Auxiliary Table Game System;  
2. Card Receptacle;  
3. Card Vault/Spider Box;  
4. Dice;  
5. Electronic Card Shoe;  
6. Multi-deck Continuous shufflers;  
7. Electronic Dice Shaker;  
8. Electronic Gaming Card Dispenser;  
9. Non-Electronic Card Shoe;  
10. Pai Gow Tiles;  
11. Roulette Chipper Machines;  
12. Roulette Wheels;  
13. Roulette Balls;  
14. Playing Cards;  
and the like.  
 
C. Gaming Table Peripherals and Spare Parts  
1. Playing Card Reader;  
2. Playing Card Checker;  
3. Security Locks and Safety Equipment (For Table Gaming Area);  
4. Uninterruptible Power Supply Intended for Gaming Tables;  
5. Electronic Card Shufflers; and  
6. Consumable Supplies Used in Conduct of Gaming.  
 
D. Gaming Furniture and Ancillary Equipment  
(Non gaming tables and /or components but for use in the casino table games area)  
1. Pit Stand;  
2. Area Supervisor’s Chair;  
3. Computer Cabinet;  
4. Playing Cards Cabinet;   G/LIC/N/2/PHL/108  
 
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  5. and the like.   
 
E. Progressive Jackpot Systems  
1. Game Conversion Kits:  
2. Hardware;  
2. Software  
3. Consumables;  
4. Displays; and  
5. Spare parts.  
 
F. Casino Management System for Table Games  
1. Hardware;  
2. Software;  
3. Input and Output devices;  
4. Peripherals; and  
5. Consumables.  
 
III. SLOT MACHINE DEPARTMENT  
 
1. Electronic Gaming Machine  
a) Assembly Parts, Peripherals,  Accessories  
b) Speakers with Controllers & Softwares  
2. Electronic Bingo Machines, Assembly Parts, Peripherals And Accessories  
3. Electronic Quickshot Bingo Units  
4. Electronic Daubers/Handsets  
5. Game Conversion Kits  
6. Casino Management System for Slot Machines  
 
 
IV. TREASURY DEPARTMENT  
 
A. PAGCOR Regulated Items  
1. Gaming Chips and Plaques  
2. Slot Machine Tokens  
 
B. Items/commodities being used by licensed casinos and evaluated by the department for tax 
exemption purposes only.  
1. Bill Counting/Sorting Machine  
2. Coin/Token Counting/Sorting Mach ine  
3. Bank Note Bundle Wrapper/Strapping Machine  
4. Counting /Bundling/Banding/Strapping Machine Spare Parts/Accessories  
5. RFID Chips Authenticator/Reader/Accessories  
6. Ultra-Violet LED Light Scanner  
7. Plaques/Chips Tray  
8. Tamper Evident Bag/Tape/Label/Seal  
9. Drawer Lock  
 
C. Casino Management System for Treasury  
 
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