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Updated on: 23 July 2020

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LATEST EOs ON TARIFF MODIFICATION

The following Executive Orders (EOs) were issued in 2020-2021:

EO Number	Coverage	Effectivity Date
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

TCIS-OAS

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

PHILIPPINE TARIFF FINDER

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: 28 January 2021

AHTN 2017 TARIFF BOOK

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

AHTN 2012 - AHTN 2017 CORRELATION TABLE

STATUS OF REQUESTS

Advance Rulings Under Section 1100
Tariff Modification Under Section 1608
Tariff Modification Under Section 1609
Trade Remedy Cases Under Sections 711, 712 and 713

EXECUTIVE ORDERS (EOs) ON TARIFF MODIFICATION

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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.

TC NEWS

Advisory on TC Operations
Updated on: 02 March 2021

The Tariff Commission (TC) resumed full services on 01 June 2020. Please see Notice.

TC business hours are from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Clients are encouraged to transact online through the following communication channels:

    ▪   Viber: 0949-118-3891
    ▪   Email Addresses:
        TC.Assist@mail.tariffcommission.gov.ph
        and Records@tariffcommission.gov.ph

For information on our online procedure for applications for Tariff Classification Dispute Rulings, please click here for details.

In compliance with the implementation of a General Community Quarantine over the National Capital Region until 31 March 2021, and in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Civil Service Commission, the TC Office is open to walk-in clients every Tuesday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For your safety and ours, all walk-in clients/visitors will be required to abide by the TC health and safety protocols. Please click here for details.

Stay safe everyone!

ONGOING INVESTIGATIONS

Petitions for Tariff Modification

Proposed list of products for suspension of concessions in relation to the dispute case Thailand - Customs and Fiscal Measures on Cigarettes from the Philippines (or DS371) [TCI (WS) No. FTA- 2021-DS371-Various Products]