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This Section is arranged according to the specific provisions of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 10863, otherwise known as the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), which pertain to the functions of the Tariff Commission.
Section 711 - Dumping Duty
▸ R.A. 10863 Provisions
▸ R.A. 8752
▸ IRRs
▸ Revised TC Order (effective 13 October 2021)
▸ Citizen's Charter Step Guide
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Primer on Dumping Duty
▸ TC Form 6-A
▸ TC Form 6-B
▸ TC Form 6-C
▸ TC Form 6-D
▸ TC Form 6-E
Section 712 - Safeguard Duty
▸ R.A. 10863 Provisions
▸ R.A. 8800
▸ IRRs
▸ Revised TC Order (effective 13 October 2021)
▸ Citizen's Charter Step Guide
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Primer on Safeguard Duty
▸ TC Form 5-A
▸ TC Form 5-B
▸ TC Form 5-C
Section 713 - Countervailing Duty
▸ R.A. 10863 Provisions
▸ R.A. 8751
▸ IRRs
▸ TC Order (effective 13 October 2021)
▸ Citizen's Charter Step Guide
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Primer on Countervailing Duty
Section 714 - Discrimination by Foreign Countries
▸ R.A. 10863 Provisions
Section 1100 - Classification Ruling
▸ R.A. 10863 Provisions
▸ TC Order 2017-01 (Advance Rulings)
▸ TC Order 2018-01 (Dispute Rulings)
▸ Citizen's Charter Step Guide
(Advance Ruling)
▸ Citizen's Charter Step Guide
(Advance Ruling-Online)
▸ Citizen's Charter Step Guide
(Dispute Ruling)
▸ Citizen's Charter Step Guide
(Dispute Ruling-Online)
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Form 1
▸ TC Form 2
Section 1603 - Functions of the Commission
▸ R.A. 10863 Provisions
Section 1608 - Flexible Clause
▸ R.A. 10863 Provisions
▸ Citizen's Charter Step Guide
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Form 3
Section 1609 - Promotion of Foreign Trade
▸ R.A. 10863 Provisions
▸ TC Order
▸ Citizen's Charter Step Guide
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Form 3
▸ TC Form 4
Section 711 - Dumping Duty
▸ R.A. 10863 Provisions
▸ R.A. 8752
▸ IRRs
▸ Revised TC Order (effective 13 October 2021)
▸ Citizen's Charter Step Guide
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Primer on Dumping Duty
▸ TC Form 6-A
▸ TC Form 6-B
▸ TC Form 6-C
▸ TC Form 6-D
▸ TC Form 6-E
Section 712 - Safeguard Duty
▸ R.A. 10863 Provisions
▸ R.A. 8800
▸ IRRs
▸ Revised TC Order (effective 13 October 2021)
▸ Citizen's Charter Step Guide
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Primer on Safeguard Duty
▸ TC Form 5-A
▸ TC Form 5-B
▸ TC Form 5-C
Section 713 - Countervailing Duty
▸ R.A. 10863 Provisions
▸ R.A. 8751
▸ IRRs
▸ TC Order (effective 13 October 2021)
▸ Citizen's Charter Step Guide
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Primer on Countervailing Duty
Section 714 - Discrimination by Foreign Countries
▸ R.A. 10863 Provisions
Section 1100 - Classification Ruling
▸ R.A. 10863 Provisions
▸ TC Order 2017-01 (Advance Rulings)
▸ TC Order 2018-01 (Dispute Rulings)
▸ Citizen's Charter Step Guide
(Advance Ruling)
▸ Citizen's Charter Step Guide
(Advance Ruling-Online)
▸ Citizen's Charter Step Guide
(Dispute Ruling)
▸ Citizen's Charter Step Guide
(Dispute Ruling-Online)
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Form 1
▸ TC Form 2
Section 1603 - Functions of the Commission
▸ R.A. 10863 Provisions
Section 1608 - Flexible Clause
▸ R.A. 10863 Provisions
▸ Citizen's Charter Step Guide
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Form 3
Section 1609 - Promotion of Foreign Trade
▸ R.A. 10863 Provisions
▸ TC Order
▸ Citizen's Charter Step Guide
▸ TC Procedure
▸ TC Form 3
▸ TC Form 4
LATEST EOs ON TARIFF MODIFICATION
The following Executive Orders (EOs) were issued in 2020-2021:
| EO 135 | Temporarily Modifying the Rates of Import Duty on Rice Under Section 1611 of Republic Act No. 10863, otherwise known as the "Customs Modernization and Tariff Act" | 02 June 2021 |
| EO 134 | Further Modifying the Rates of Import Duty on Fresh, Chilled or Frozen Meat of Swine under Section 1611 of Republic Act No. 10863, otherwise known as the "Customs Modernization and Tariff Act," Repealing Executive Order No. 128 (S. 2021) for the purpose | 18 May 2021 |
| EO 128 | Temporarily Modifying the Rates of Import Duty on Fresh, Chilled or Frozen Meat of Swine under Section 1611 of Republic Act no. 10863, otherwise known as the "Customs Modernization and Tariff Act" | 09 April 2021 |
| EO 123 | Modifying the 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 | 25 January 2021 |
| EO 102 | 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 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Hongkong, China. | 12 May 2020 |
| EO 113 | Temporarily Modifying the Rates of Import Duty on Crude Petroleum Oil and Refined Petroleum Products Under Section 1611 of Republic Act No. 10863, Otherwise known as the “Customs Modernization and Tariff Act" | 6 May 2020 |
The Tariff Classification Information System-Online Application System (TCIS-OAS) is a web-based portal that allows the online filing of applications for Advance Rulings on Tariff Classification (ARs) pursuant to Section 1100 of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act. It adopted the provisions of Commission Order No. 2017-01 (Procedure on Application for an Advance Ruling on Tariff Classification Related to Importation or Exportation of Goods) whenever applicable. Using computer desktop or laptop, importers/exporters and their authorized representative can file applications for an AR using the TCIS-OAS.
Uploaded on: 11 January 2021
Uploaded on: 11 January 2021
The Philippine Tariff Finder (PTF) 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 Areas (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 now carries twelve (12) tariff schedules following Philippine implementation of the ASEAN-Hong Kong, China Free Trade Agreement. The facility also carries the updated Product-Specific Rules of Origin for the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement, the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA, and the ASEAN-Korea FTA.
The PTF was awarded as Finalist in the Government Best Practice Recognition (GBPR) 2019, an annual recognition by the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) of outstanding and innovative practices demonstrated by public sector organizations. The DAP GBPR seeks to recognize successful and validated practices demonstrated by public sector organizations as well as provides a platform to showcase and promote best practices as a response to the rising call for public sector organizations to further enhance the quality of service delivery.
Updated on: 01 January 2022
The facility now carries twelve (12) tariff schedules following Philippine implementation of the ASEAN-Hong Kong, China Free Trade Agreement. The facility also carries the updated Product-Specific Rules of Origin for the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement, the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA, and the ASEAN-Korea FTA.
The PTF was awarded as Finalist in the Government Best Practice Recognition (GBPR) 2019, an annual recognition by the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) of outstanding and innovative practices demonstrated by public sector organizations. The DAP GBPR seeks to recognize successful and validated practices demonstrated by public sector organizations as well as provides a platform to showcase and promote best practices as a response to the rising call for public sector organizations to further enhance the quality of service delivery.
Updated on: 01 January 2022
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: 24 September 2019
Updated on: 24 September 2019
STATUS OF REQUESTS
EXECUTIVE ORDERS (EOs) ON TARIFF MODIFICATION
REPORTS ON TRADE REMEDY CASES
TARIFF AND TRADE TOPICS
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PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT AGENDA
BAYANIHAN TO RECOVER AS ONE ACT
On 11 September 2020, Republic Act No. 11494 was signed into law. Also known as the “Bayanihan to Recover As One Act”, the law affirms the continuing existence of a national emergency in view of the unabated spread of the COVID-19 virus and the ensuing economic disruption. The law aims to reduce the adverse impact of the pandemic on the well-being of Filipinos through the provision of assistance, subsidies, and other forms of socioeconomic relief. One form of assistance is the exemption from import duties of identified critical/essential products, raw materials, supplies, or equipment which have been certified by the Department of Trade and Industry as not being locally available or whose local equivalents are of insufficient quality and preference.
WE RECOVER AS ONE
The National Economic and Development Authority has issued a Report entitled “We Recover as One” containing the recommendations of the Technical Working Group for Anticipatory and Forward Planning (under the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases or IATF) on rebuilding confidence and adjusting to the “new normal” in the Philippines.
AMBISYON NATIN 2040
President Rodrigo R. Duterte signed Executive Order (EO) No. 5 in October 2016 approving and adopting the 25-year long-term vision entitled "AmBisyon Natin 2040" as guide for development planning. "AmBisyon Natin 2040" articulates the Filipino people's collective vision of a MATATAG, MAGINHAWA, AT PANATAG NA BUHAY PARA SA LAHAT.
In its preamble, EO No. 5 emphasized the need for a “bold vision and effective development planning” based on a “forward-looking approach that goes beyond a single administration". The Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022, as well as succeeding PDPs until 2040, is anchored on "AmBisyon Natin 2040". The current PDP also takes into account Philippine international commitments such as the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
On 11 September 2020, Republic Act No. 11494 was signed into law. Also known as the “Bayanihan to Recover As One Act”, the law affirms the continuing existence of a national emergency in view of the unabated spread of the COVID-19 virus and the ensuing economic disruption. The law aims to reduce the adverse impact of the pandemic on the well-being of Filipinos through the provision of assistance, subsidies, and other forms of socioeconomic relief. One form of assistance is the exemption from import duties of identified critical/essential products, raw materials, supplies, or equipment which have been certified by the Department of Trade and Industry as not being locally available or whose local equivalents are of insufficient quality and preference.
WE RECOVER AS ONE
The National Economic and Development Authority has issued a Report entitled “We Recover as One” containing the recommendations of the Technical Working Group for Anticipatory and Forward Planning (under the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases or IATF) on rebuilding confidence and adjusting to the “new normal” in the Philippines.
AMBISYON NATIN 2040
President Rodrigo R. Duterte signed Executive Order (EO) No. 5 in October 2016 approving and adopting the 25-year long-term vision entitled "AmBisyon Natin 2040" as guide for development planning. "AmBisyon Natin 2040" articulates the Filipino people's collective vision of a MATATAG, MAGINHAWA, AT PANATAG NA BUHAY PARA SA LAHAT.
In its preamble, EO No. 5 emphasized the need for a “bold vision and effective development planning” based on a “forward-looking approach that goes beyond a single administration". The Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022, as well as succeeding PDPs until 2040, is anchored on "AmBisyon Natin 2040". The current PDP also takes into account Philippine international commitments such as the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
Updated on: 11 August 2020
TC NEWS
Advisory on Philippine Implementation of AHTN 2022
Updated on: 21 December 2021
As part of its mandate to administer the Philippine tariff schedules and tariff nomenclatures under Section 1603(c) of Republic Act No. 10863, or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), the Tariff Commission (TC) submitted its Report on the Philippine implementation of the 2022 version of the ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN 2022) to the Chairpersons of the Committee on Tariff and Related Matters (CTRM) on 15 December 2021. The Report includes the Commission’s recommendation on, among others, the date of Philippine implementation of AHTN 2022.
The adoption and implementation of the Philippine version of AHTN 2022 will require the issuance of a National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board Resolution.
The Commission will provide further updates once available.
For reference, please see the following documents:
Advisory on TC Operations
Updated on: 29 November 2021
For everyone's safety amidst the declared State of Calamity throughout the Philippines under Presidential Proclamation No. 1218, s. 2021, the Tariff Commission’s (TC) regular office operations are fully ONLINE from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (GMT +8).
The following TC frontline services are available online:
Clients may contact TC using the following communication channels:
Clients who wish to visit the TC office for face-to-face transactions must strictly follow TC’s health and safety protocols (view TC's Health and Safety Protocols).
Stay safe!
Use of LANDBANK Link.Biz Portal for Payments
Updated on: 31 August 2021
In our continuing efforts to assist our clients, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Tariff Commission’s first online bank payment facility in partnership with LANDBANK.
Starting 01 September 2021, clients may now use the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal, in addition to our other payment methods (GCash and LBC Pera Padala), for payment of Filing Fees on applications for Advance Rulings on Tariff Classification and Tariff Classification Dispute Rulings and investigations on Anti-Dumping Duty, Countervailing Duty, and Safeguard Duty cases.
Please click here for the 6 Easy Steps on how to use the Link.BizPortal.
Stay safe! Pay online via the Link.Biz Portal!
Updated on: 21 December 2021
As part of its mandate to administer the Philippine tariff schedules and tariff nomenclatures under Section 1603(c) of Republic Act No. 10863, or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), the Tariff Commission (TC) submitted its Report on the Philippine implementation of the 2022 version of the ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN 2022) to the Chairpersons of the Committee on Tariff and Related Matters (CTRM) on 15 December 2021. The Report includes the Commission’s recommendation on, among others, the date of Philippine implementation of AHTN 2022.
The adoption and implementation of the Philippine version of AHTN 2022 will require the issuance of a National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board Resolution.
The Commission will provide further updates once available.
For reference, please see the following documents:
- Draft Philippine ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN) 2022
- Correlation Table: AHTN 2017 to AHTN 2022
- Correlation Table: AHTN 2022 to AHTN 2017
Advisory on TC Operations
Updated on: 29 November 2021
For everyone's safety amidst the declared State of Calamity throughout the Philippines under Presidential Proclamation No. 1218, s. 2021, the Tariff Commission’s (TC) regular office operations are fully ONLINE from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (GMT +8).
The following TC frontline services are available online:
- Filing of applications for Advance Rulings on Tariff Classification: use our Tariff Classification Information System-Online Application System (TCIS-OAS), accessible through this link TCIS-OAS
- Online procedure for applications for Tariff Classification Dispute Rulings: click here for details
Clients may contact TC using the following communication channels:
- Viber: 0949-118-3891
- Email Addresses:
TC.Assist@mail.tariffcommission.gov.ph
Records@tariffcommission.gov.ph
Clients who wish to visit the TC office for face-to-face transactions must strictly follow TC’s health and safety protocols (view TC's Health and Safety Protocols).
Stay safe!
Use of LANDBANK Link.Biz Portal for Payments
Updated on: 31 August 2021
In our continuing efforts to assist our clients, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Tariff Commission’s first online bank payment facility in partnership with LANDBANK.
Starting 01 September 2021, clients may now use the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal, in addition to our other payment methods (GCash and LBC Pera Padala), for payment of Filing Fees on applications for Advance Rulings on Tariff Classification and Tariff Classification Dispute Rulings and investigations on Anti-Dumping Duty, Countervailing Duty, and Safeguard Duty cases.
Please click here for the 6 Easy Steps on how to use the Link.BizPortal.
Stay safe! Pay online via the Link.Biz Portal!
ONGOING INVESTIGATIONS
Petitions for Tariff Modification
As of 21 December 2021, all investigations were concluded.
Trade Remedy Cases
Formal Investigation on the Imposition of Anti-Dumping Duty against importations of Ordinary Portland Cement Type 1 and Blended Cement Type 1P from Vietnam [TCI (AD) No. AD-2021-OC-CementVN]
Please see the following Notices / References:
Impending Expiry of Anti-Dumping Duty on Importations of Clear Float Glass and Bronze Float Glass from the People's Republic of China
Please see the following Notices / References:
Formal Investigation on the Imposition of Safeguard Measure against importations of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pellets and Granules from various countries [TCI (SG) No. SG-2021-OC-HDPE]
Please see the following Notices / References:
Formal Investigation on the Imposition of Safeguard Measure against importations of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Pellets and Granules from various countries [TCI (SG) No. SG-2021-OC-LLDPE]
Please see the following Notices / References:
Please see the following Notices / References:
- Order of Preliminary Conference issued on 22 December 2021
- List of Interested Parties as of 27 December 2021
- Notice of Formal Investigation and Preliminary Conference issued on 09 December 2021
- Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/GcvMPvDVxA issued on 09 December 2021
Impending Expiry of Anti-Dumping Duty on Importations of Clear Float Glass and Bronze Float Glass from the People's Republic of China
Please see the following Notices / References:
- Notice of the Impending Expiry of the Effectivity of Definitive Anti-Dumping Duty issued on 03 December 2021
Formal Investigation on the Imposition of Safeguard Measure against importations of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pellets and Granules from various countries [TCI (SG) No. SG-2021-OC-HDPE]
Please see the following Notices / References:
- TC Order on Manifestation for Consolidation issued on 06 December 2021
- Notice of Postponement of Public Hearing issued on 29 November 2021
- Order of Preliminary Conference issued on 12 October 2021
- Notice of Formal Investigation and Preliminary Conference issued on 30 September 2021
- Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/GcvMPvDVxA issued on 01 October 2021
Formal Investigation on the Imposition of Safeguard Measure against importations of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Pellets and Granules from various countries [TCI (SG) No. SG-2021-OC-LLDPE]
Please see the following Notices / References:
- TC Order on Manifestation for Consolidation issued on 06 December 2021
- Notice of Postponement of Public Hearing issued on 29 November 2021
- Order of Preliminary Conference issued on 12 October 2021
- Notice of Formal Investigation and Preliminary Conference issued on 30 September 2021
- Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/GcvMPvDVxA issued on 01 October 2021
OTHER NEWS
TC IS AN ISO-CERTIFIED ORGANIZATION
Having met the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems), the Management System of the Tariff Commission on the Issuance of Advance Ruling on Tariff Classification under Section 1100 of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (including the support processes) was successfully registered on 02 December 2018. The Commission subsequently hurdled two annual surveillance audits in 2019 and 2020 and received Attestations for Continued Certification for both years.
The Commission successfully attained Recertification of its QMS and was issued its new Certificate on 15 December 2021.
Please see TC's Certificates.
PRC RENEWS ACCREDITATION OF TC AS CPD PROVIDER
The accreditation of the Tariff Commission as a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Provider for Licensed Customs Brokers (LCBs) has been renewed until 5 August 2024. Please see TC’s Certificates of Accreditation.
This continuing education program accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) 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 and achieving more inclusive economic growth and national development.
Please watch this space for the schedule of TC’s CPD Seminars.
Having met the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems), the Management System of the Tariff Commission on the Issuance of Advance Ruling on Tariff Classification under Section 1100 of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (including the support processes) was successfully registered on 02 December 2018. The Commission subsequently hurdled two annual surveillance audits in 2019 and 2020 and received Attestations for Continued Certification for both years.
The Commission successfully attained Recertification of its QMS and was issued its new Certificate on 15 December 2021.
Please see TC's Certificates.
PRC RENEWS ACCREDITATION OF TC AS CPD PROVIDER
The accreditation of the Tariff Commission as a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Provider for Licensed Customs Brokers (LCBs) has been renewed until 5 August 2024. Please see TC’s Certificates of Accreditation.
This continuing education program accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) 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 and achieving more inclusive economic growth and national development.
Please watch this space for the schedule of TC’s CPD Seminars.
