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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 2020-2022:
| EO 171 | Temporarily Modifying the Rates of Import Duty on Various Products under Section 1611 of Republic Act No. 10863, otherwise known as the “Customs Modernization and Tariff Act” | 15 June 2022 |
| 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: 10 August 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: 10 August 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: 28 June 2022
Updated on: 28 June 2022
The AHTN 2017 Tariff Book is being provided for reference purposes only.
Updated on: 28 June 2022
Updated on: 28 June 2022
STATUS OF REQUESTS
EXECUTIVE ORDERS (EOs) ON TARIFF MODIFICATION
REPORTS ON TRADE REMEDY CASES
TARIFF AND TRADE TOPICS
MORE RESOURCES
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.
Updated on: 11 August 2020
TC NEWS
PHILIPPINE IMPLEMENTATION OF AHTN 2022
The Tariff Commission (TC) started implementing the 2022 version of the ASEAN Harmonised Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN 2022) on 01 July 2022 following the approval by the National Economic and Development Authority Board of its adoption on 27 May 2022.
Please be advised that beginning 01 July 2022, all Advance Rulings on Tariff Classification issued pursuant to Section 1100 of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (Republic Act No. 10863) under the 2017 version of the AHTN (AHTN 2017) are no longer valid.
The AHTN 2022 Philippine tariff schedules are carried on the Philippine Tariff Finder. Also uploaded on this website are the AHTN 2022 Tariff Book (online version) and the AHTN 2017-AHTN 2022 Correlation Table for reference and guidance.
For inquiries, please email us at TC.Assist@mail.tariffcommission.gov.ph and Records@tariffcommission.gov.ph, or text us at Viber number 0949-118-3891.
ADVISORY ON TC OPERATIONS
Updated on: 14 September 2022
For everyone's safety amidst the declared State of Calamity throughout the Philippines under Presidential Proclamation No. 57, s. 2022, 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:
The Tariff Commission (TC) started implementing the 2022 version of the ASEAN Harmonised Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN 2022) on 01 July 2022 following the approval by the National Economic and Development Authority Board of its adoption on 27 May 2022.
Please be advised that beginning 01 July 2022, all Advance Rulings on Tariff Classification issued pursuant to Section 1100 of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (Republic Act No. 10863) under the 2017 version of the AHTN (AHTN 2017) are no longer valid.
The AHTN 2022 Philippine tariff schedules are carried on the Philippine Tariff Finder. Also uploaded on this website are the AHTN 2022 Tariff Book (online version) and the AHTN 2017-AHTN 2022 Correlation Table for reference and guidance.
For inquiries, please email us at TC.Assist@mail.tariffcommission.gov.ph and Records@tariffcommission.gov.ph, or text us at Viber number 0949-118-3891.
ADVISORY ON TC OPERATIONS
Updated on: 14 September 2022
For everyone's safety amidst the declared State of Calamity throughout the Philippines under Presidential Proclamation No. 57, s. 2022, 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!
ONGOING INVESTIGATIONS
Petitions for Tariff Modification
Investigation on a Petition to continue and retain the MFN rates of duty on Mechanically Deboned Meat of Chicken (AHTN 2022 Subheading 0207.14.91) and Turkey (AHTN 2022 Subheading Nos. 0207.27.91.100 and 0207.27.91.200) [TCI (TM) No. MFN-2022-Mechanically Deboned Meat of Chicken and Turkey]
Please see the following Notices / References:
Investigation on a Petition to reduce the MFN rates of duty on Refrigerators (AHTN 2022 Subheading Nos. 8418.10.31, 8418.10.32, 8418.10.39 and 8418.21.10) [TCI (TM) No. MFN-2022-Refrigerators]
Please see the following Notices / References:
Please see the following Notices / References:
- Notice of Conduct of Investigation issued on 06 September 2022
- Position Paper Template
Investigation on a Petition to reduce the MFN rates of duty on Refrigerators (AHTN 2022 Subheading Nos. 8418.10.31, 8418.10.32, 8418.10.39 and 8418.21.10) [TCI (TM) No. MFN-2022-Refrigerators]
Please see the following Notices / References:
- Notice of Conduct of Investigation issued on 05 September 2022
- Position Paper Template
Trade Remedy Cases
Formal Investigation on the Extension of Safeguard Measure against Importations of Ordinary Portland Cement Type 1 (AHTN 2017 Heading No. 2523.29.90) and Blended Cement Type 1P (AHTN 2017 Heading No. 2523.90.00) from Various Countries [TCI (SG) No. SG-2022-EX1-Cement]
Please see the following Notices / References:
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:
Please see the following Notices / References:
- List of Interested Parties as of 01 June 2022
- Notice of Public Hearing issued on 23 May 2022
- Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/JQxgMnebyN open from May 23 - June 7 (12 noon), 2022
- Order of Preliminary Conference issued on 11 March 2022
- Notice of Formal Investigation and Preliminary Conference issued on 24 February 2022
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:
- List of Interested Parties as of 01 June 2022
- Notice of Public Hearing issued on 20 May 2022
- Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/JQxgMnebyN open from May 20 - 31 (12 noon), 2022
- Order of Preliminary Conference issued on 22 December 2021
- Notice of Formal Investigation and Preliminary Conference 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
PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT AGENDA
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.
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.
