Customs Modernization and Tariff Act
Section 1203. Documents to be Produced by the Master Upon Entry of Vessel. - Upon entry of a vessel engaged in foreign trade, the master thereof shall present the following certified documents to the customs boarding officers:
(a) The vessel's general declaration;
(b) The original manifest of all cargoes destined for the port, to be returned with the endorsement of the boarding officers;
(c) Three (3) copies of the original manifest, one of which, upon certification by the boarding officer as to the correctness of the copy, shall be returned to the master;
(d) A copy of the cargo stowage plan;
(e) Two (2) copies of the store list;
(f) One (1) copy of the passengers list;
(g) One (1) copy of the crew list;
(h) The original copy of all through cargo manifest, for deposit with the customs officer who has jurisdiction over the vessel while in port;
(i) The passengers manifest containing the names of all foreigners, in conformity with the requirements of the immigration laws in force in the Philippines;
(j) One (1) copy of the original duplicate of fully accomplished bill of lading;
(k) The shipping goods and register of the vessel of Philippine registry; and
(l) Such other related documents.