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PROVISIONS OF THE CUSTOMS MODERNIZATION AND TARIFF ACT (CMTA)
Section 711 - Dumping Duty
▸ CMTA Provisions
▸ R.A. 8752
▸ IRRs
▸ TC Order
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Primer on Dumping Duty
▸ TC Form 6-A
Section 712 - Safeguard Duty
▸ CMTA Provisions
▸ R.A. 8800
▸ IRRs
▸ TC Order
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Primer on Safeguard Duty
▸ TC Form 5
Section 713 - Countervailing Duty
▸ CMTA Provisions
▸ R.A. 8751
▸ IRRs
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Primer on Countervailing Duty
Section 714 - Discrimination by Foreign Countries
▸ CMTA Provisions
Section 1100 - Classification Ruling
▸ CMTA Provisions
▸ TC Order 2017-01 (Advance Rulings)
▸ TC Order 2018-01 (Dispute Rulings)
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Form 1 (Fillable)
▸ TC Form 2 (Fillable)
Section 1603 - Functions of the Commission
▸ CMTA Provisions
Section 1608 - Flexible Clause
▸ CMTA Provisions
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Form 3 (Fillable)
Section 1609 - Promotion of Foreign Trade
▸ CMTA Provisions
▸ TC Order
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Form 3 (Fillable)
▸ TC Form 4
▸ CMTA Provisions
▸ R.A. 8752
▸ IRRs
▸ TC Order
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Primer on Dumping Duty
▸ TC Form 6-A
Section 712 - Safeguard Duty
▸ CMTA Provisions
▸ R.A. 8800
▸ IRRs
▸ TC Order
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Primer on Safeguard Duty
▸ TC Form 5
Section 713 - Countervailing Duty
▸ CMTA Provisions
▸ R.A. 8751
▸ IRRs
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Primer on Countervailing Duty
Section 714 - Discrimination by Foreign Countries
▸ CMTA Provisions
Section 1100 - Classification Ruling
▸ CMTA Provisions
▸ TC Order 2017-01 (Advance Rulings)
▸ TC Order 2018-01 (Dispute Rulings)
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Form 1 (Fillable)
▸ TC Form 2 (Fillable)
Section 1603 - Functions of the Commission
▸ CMTA Provisions
Section 1608 - Flexible Clause
▸ CMTA Provisions
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Form 3 (Fillable)
Section 1609 - Promotion of Foreign Trade
▸ CMTA Provisions
▸ TC Order
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Form 3 (Fillable)
▸ TC Form 4
LATEST EOs ON TARIFF MODIFICATION
The following Executive Orders (EOs) were issued in 2018-2019:
| EO 85 | Reducing the Rates of Duty on Capital Equipment, Spare Parts and Accessories imported by Board of Investments -Registered New and Expanding Enterprises | 24 July 2019 |
| EO 82 | Modifying the Nomenclature and Rates of Import Duty on Certain Agricultural Products Under Section 1611 of Republic Act No. 10863, otherwise known as the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act | 17 June 2019 |
| EO 61 | Modifying the Rates of Import Duty on Certain Imported Articles in Order to Implement the Philippine Tariff Commitments Pursuant to the Free Trade Agreement Between the European Free Trade Association States and the Philippines | 10 August 2018 |
| EO 57 | Reducing the rates of duty on capital equipment, spare parts and accessories imported by Board of Investments - Registered new and expanding enterprises | 7 July 2018 |
PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT AGENDA
PHILIPPINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2017-2022
The Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022 is the first medium-term plan to be anchored on the 0-10 point Socioeconomic Agenda. It is geared towards the "Ambisyon Natin 2040" which articulates the Filipino people's collective vision of a MATATAG, MAGINHAWA, AT PANATAG NA BUHAY PARA SA LAHAT. It also takes into account the country's international commitments such as the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
EXECUTIVE ORDER ON NATIONAL LONG-TERM VISION
President Rodrigo R. Duterte signed EO No. 5 in October 2016 approving and adopting the 25-year long-term vision entitled "AmBisyon Natin 2040" as guide for development planning.
The Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022 is the first medium-term plan to be anchored on the 0-10 point Socioeconomic Agenda. It is geared towards the "Ambisyon Natin 2040" which articulates the Filipino people's collective vision of a MATATAG, MAGINHAWA, AT PANATAG NA BUHAY PARA SA LAHAT. It also takes into account the country's international commitments such as the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
EXECUTIVE ORDER ON NATIONAL LONG-TERM VISION
President Rodrigo R. Duterte signed EO No. 5 in October 2016 approving and adopting the 25-year long-term vision entitled "AmBisyon Natin 2040" as guide for development planning.
The Philippine Tariff Finder went online in 2013 in celebration of the Tariff Commission’s 60th anniversary year.
In 2015, the facility was upgraded. The database was expanded to include Rules of Origin under the different Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) as well as applicable tariff rates pursuant to reciprocity arrangements under several FTAs. Multi-search options were also developed to facilitate comparative analysis.
The facility has been updated to the 2017 version of the ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN 2017) and now carries ten (10) tariff schedules with the entry into force of the Philippines’ second bilateral FTA. The Product-Specific Rules of Origin were also updated for the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement and ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area.
Updated on: 27 June 2019
In 2015, the facility was upgraded. The database was expanded to include Rules of Origin under the different Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) as well as applicable tariff rates pursuant to reciprocity arrangements under several FTAs. Multi-search options were also developed to facilitate comparative analysis.
The facility has been updated to the 2017 version of the ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN 2017) and now carries ten (10) tariff schedules with the entry into force of the Philippines’ second bilateral FTA. The Product-Specific Rules of Origin were also updated for the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement and ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area.
Updated on: 27 June 2019
This Tariff Book is published by the Tariff Commission. It is based on the latest tariff nomenclature implemented by the Philippines and provides current Most Favoured Nation (MFN) and ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) tariff rates. For more information, please click here.
Updated on: 5 March 2019
Updated on: 5 March 2019
STATUS OF REQUESTS
EXECUTIVE ORDERS (EOs) ON TARIFF MODIFICATION
REPORTS ON TRADE REMEDY CASES
TARIFF AND TRADE TOPICS
OPPORTUNITIES AND AWARDS
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TC NEWS
ONGOING INVESTIGATIONS
Trade Remedy Cases
Formal Investigation of Safeguard Measure Case on Float Glass (Investigation No. SG-2019-OC-Float Glass)
Formal Investigation of Safeguard Measure Case on Ceramic Floor and Wall Tiles (Investigation No. SG-2019-OC-Ceramic Tiles)
Notice on the Impending Expiry of the Effectivity of the Definitive Anti-Dumping Duty on Imports of Wheat Flour from the Republic of Turkey
Formal Investigation of Safeguard Measure Case on Cement (Investigation No. SG-2019-OC-Cement)
Please see the following Notices / References:
- Commission Order issued on 16 August 2019
- Notice of Formal Investigation and Preliminary Conference issued on 05 August 2019
Formal Investigation of Safeguard Measure Case on Ceramic Floor and Wall Tiles (Investigation No. SG-2019-OC-Ceramic Tiles)
Please see the following Notices / References:
- Notice of Postponement of Public Hearing issued on 05 August 2019
- Commission Order issued on 14 June 2019
- Notice of Formal Investigation and Preliminary Conference issued on 30 May 2019
Notice on the Impending Expiry of the Effectivity of the Definitive Anti-Dumping Duty on Imports of Wheat Flour from the Republic of Turkey
Please see the following Notices / References:
- Notice of the Impending Expiry of the Effectivity of the Definitive Anti-Dumping Duty issued on 20 February 2019
Formal Investigation of Safeguard Measure Case on Cement (Investigation No. SG-2019-OC-Cement)
Please see the following Notices / References:
- Summary of Final Report issued on 15 August 2019
- For the full text of the Final Report, please click here
- Notice of Public Hearing issued on 02 May 2019
- Notice of Postponement of Public Hearing issued on 22 April 2019
- Commission Order issued on 07 February 2019
- Notice of Formal Investigation and Preliminary Conference issued on 28 January 2019
Petitions for Tariff Modification
Joint Investigation on Petitions for Tariff Modification on Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) and Review of Tariff Structure of HS No. 39.01
Please see the following Notices / References:
- Notice of Public Hearing issued on 10 May 2019
- Position Paper Template
- Notice on the Conduct of Investigation issued on 21 February 2019
REVIEW OF AHTN
Conduct of Review of the ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN) 2017
Please see the following Notices / References:
- Notice on the Conduct of Review issued on 22 April 2019
- Briefer on the Review
- Template for Requests/Proposals
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
Effective 1 July 2019, the Commission shall use a new e-mail address: TC.Assist@mail.tariffcommission.gov.ph. Please course all communications with the Commission through said e-mail address starting on said date.
Posted on: 25 April 2019
Posted on: 25 April 2019
LATEST COMMISSION ORDER
Commission Order on Disputes Involving Tariff Classification
Pursuant to Section 1100 of the CMTA, the Commission issued Commission Order No. 2018-01 or the “Rules of Procedure on Disputes Involving Tariff Classification.” The Order aims to establish a Tariff Classification Dispute Ruling system that is in line with the standards set out in the Revised Kyoto Convention, the WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation, the ATIGA, the WCO Harmonized System Convention, other relevant international trade agreements, relevant Philippine laws, and international best customs practices. It also aims to increase the level of stakeholders’ compliance through an informed customs compliance regime.
Published in The Manila Times and Manila Standard Today on 19 October 2018, said Commission Order took effect on 3 November 2018.
Please see Commission Order No. 2018-01 and TC Form 2.
Pursuant to Section 1100 of the CMTA, the Commission issued Commission Order No. 2018-01 or the “Rules of Procedure on Disputes Involving Tariff Classification.” The Order aims to establish a Tariff Classification Dispute Ruling system that is in line with the standards set out in the Revised Kyoto Convention, the WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation, the ATIGA, the WCO Harmonized System Convention, other relevant international trade agreements, relevant Philippine laws, and international best customs practices. It also aims to increase the level of stakeholders’ compliance through an informed customs compliance regime.
Published in The Manila Times and Manila Standard Today on 19 October 2018, said Commission Order took effect on 3 November 2018.
Please see Commission Order No. 2018-01 and TC Form 2.
NEW FEES AND CHARGES
Revised Schedule of Fees and Charges
Pursuant to the provisions of Administrative Order No. 31, series of 2012 (Directing and Authorizing All Heads of Departments, Bureaus, Commissions, Agencies, Offices and Instrumentalities of the National Government, Including GOCCs, to Rationalize the Rates of their Fees and Charges, Increase their Existing Rates and Impose New Fees and Charges) issued on 1 October 2012, as implemented by DOF-DBM-NEDA Joint Circular No. 1-2013 dated 30 January 2013, the Commission issued on 24 September 2018 its Revised Schedule of Fees and Charges.
Published in The Manila Times and Manila Standard Today on 10 October 2018, the Office Memorandum containing the Revised Schedule of Fees and Charges took effect on 25 October 2018. The new schedule of fees shall be charged effective 1 January 2019.
Please see Schedule of Fees and Charges of the Tariff Commission.
Pursuant to the provisions of Administrative Order No. 31, series of 2012 (Directing and Authorizing All Heads of Departments, Bureaus, Commissions, Agencies, Offices and Instrumentalities of the National Government, Including GOCCs, to Rationalize the Rates of their Fees and Charges, Increase their Existing Rates and Impose New Fees and Charges) issued on 1 October 2012, as implemented by DOF-DBM-NEDA Joint Circular No. 1-2013 dated 30 January 2013, the Commission issued on 24 September 2018 its Revised Schedule of Fees and Charges.
Published in The Manila Times and Manila Standard Today on 10 October 2018, the Office Memorandum containing the Revised Schedule of Fees and Charges took effect on 25 October 2018. The new schedule of fees shall be charged effective 1 January 2019.
Please see Schedule of Fees and Charges of the Tariff Commission.
OTHER NEWS
TC IS ISO 9001-2015 CERTIFIED
Having met the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, the Management System of the Commission on the issuance of Advance Ruling on Tariff Classification under Section 1100 of the CMTA, including the Support Processes, has been registered effective 02 December 2018.
Please see Certificates of Registration.
PRC ACCREDITS TC AS CPD PROVIDER
As an accredited Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)-Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provider for Licensed Customs Brokers (LCBs), the Tariff Commission successfully conducted its first-ever “Seminar on Tariffs, Tariff Classification, International Trade and Trade Remedies”. Convened on 28 June 2019 at the Tariff Commission Conference Room, said Seminar was well-attended by LCBs, trade practitioners, and lawyers, among others.
The Commission’s continuing education program is intended as proactive assistance to LCBs and industry practitioners in raising/maintaining their competence in accordance with international standards of practice, hence helping ensure their greater overall contribution to uplifting the general welfare, economic growth, and development of the Philippines.
Please watch this space for the schedule of future Seminars.
Please see TC’s Certificate of Accreditation.
Having met the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, the Management System of the Commission on the issuance of Advance Ruling on Tariff Classification under Section 1100 of the CMTA, including the Support Processes, has been registered effective 02 December 2018.
Please see Certificates of Registration.
PRC ACCREDITS TC AS CPD PROVIDER
As an accredited Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)-Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provider for Licensed Customs Brokers (LCBs), the Tariff Commission successfully conducted its first-ever “Seminar on Tariffs, Tariff Classification, International Trade and Trade Remedies”. Convened on 28 June 2019 at the Tariff Commission Conference Room, said Seminar was well-attended by LCBs, trade practitioners, and lawyers, among others.
The Commission’s continuing education program is intended as proactive assistance to LCBs and industry practitioners in raising/maintaining their competence in accordance with international standards of practice, hence helping ensure their greater overall contribution to uplifting the general welfare, economic growth, and development of the Philippines.
Please watch this space for the schedule of future Seminars.
Please see TC’s Certificate of Accreditation.