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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
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
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:
| 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 |
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: 07 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: 07 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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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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TRADE REMEDY CASES
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:
- Notice of Formal Investigation and Preliminary Conference scheduled on 11 June 2019
- Commission Order issued on 14 June 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:
- Notice of Public Hearing scheduled on 20-21 May 2019
- Notice of Postponement of Public Hearing
- Commission Order issued on 07 February 2019
- Notice of Formal Investigation issued on 28 January 2019 and Preliminary Conference scheduled on 04 February 2019
CONSULTATION ON FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS (FTAs)
Public Consultation on Philippines-Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement (PH-ROK FTA) Negotiations
Please see the following Notices / References:
- Notice of Public Consultation scheduled on 11 June 2019
- Position Paper Template (deadline for submission on 24 June 2019)
- List of AHTN 2017 Tariff Lines with Positive Tariff Rates in AKFTA
PETITIONS FOR TARIFF MODIFICATION
Notice of Public Hearing on the Proposed Reduction from 50% to 0% of the MFN Out-Quota Tariff Rate for Corn
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 scheduled on 20 June 2019
- Position Paper Template (deadline for submission on 27 June 2019)
- Presentation Materials from Department of Agriculture and Tariff Commission
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 scheduled on 28 May 2019
- Position Paper Template (deadline for submission on 13 June 2019)
- 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 (deadline for submission on 7 May 2019 for Chapters 1-29, and 31 May 2019 for Chapters 30-73)
CPD SEMINAR 2019
The Commission will be conducting a “Seminar on Tariffs, Tariff Classification, International Trade, and Trade Remedies” on 28 June 2019, its first-ever CPD activity since gaining accreditation from the Professional Regulation Commission as a CPD Provider. Participation in the seminar is equivalent to 6 CPD Units. The seminar fee is Php 1,300.00 (inclusive of training kit and meals). Since slots are limited, you are encouraged to register early.
Please see the following Notices / References:
OTHERS
New E-mail Address of the Commission
Posted on: 25 April 2019
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
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.
LATEST TC 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
The Professional Regulation Commission (Continuing Professional Development Council of Customs Brokers) issued on 7 August 2018 a Certificate of Accreditation to TC for having completed the requirements for "Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as CPD Provider" in accordance with R.A. No. 10912, otherwise known as the "CPD Act of 2016." With this continuing education program, the Commission endeavors to proactively assist Licensed Customs Brokers and industry practitioners in raising/maintaining their competence in accordance with international standards of practice, hence helping ensure greater overall contribution to uplifting the general welfare, economic growth, and development of the Philippines. Please see Certificate of Accreditation.
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.
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 pursuant to its mandate under the CMTA.
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.
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
The Professional Regulation Commission (Continuing Professional Development Council of Customs Brokers) issued on 7 August 2018 a Certificate of Accreditation to TC for having completed the requirements for "Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as CPD Provider" in accordance with R.A. No. 10912, otherwise known as the "CPD Act of 2016." With this continuing education program, the Commission endeavors to proactively assist Licensed Customs Brokers and industry practitioners in raising/maintaining their competence in accordance with international standards of practice, hence helping ensure greater overall contribution to uplifting the general welfare, economic growth, and development of the Philippines. Please see Certificate of Accreditation.
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.
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 pursuant to its mandate under the CMTA.
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.