Customs Modernization and Tariff Act
Section 1224. Clearance of Aircraft for Foreign Port. - (a) Any aircraft bound to a foreign port shall, before departure, be granted clearance by the Commissioner at an airport of entry where such aircraft has been authorized to make its landing; and
(b) Before clearance shall be granted to an aircraft bound to a foreign port, there shall be presented to the District Collector or to the customs officer detailed at the place of departure four (4) copies of a general declaration signed by the pilot-in-command or authorized agent of an aircraft which shall contain the following data; (1) Name of owner or operator of aircraft, registration marks and nationality of aircraft, and flight number of identification;
(2) Port of clearance, data thereof and destination;
(3) Health and customs clearance;
(4) Itinerary of aircraft, including information as to airport of destination and departure date;
(5) Names and nationality of crew members;
(6) Passengers manifest showing places of destination;
(7) Export cargo manifest showing information as to airway bill number, the number of packages related to each airway bill number, nature of goods, destination, and gross weight, together with a copy of each airway bill securely attached thereto; and
(8) Store list showing stores loaded.