Under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus program of the European Union, the Philippines could enjoy zero duties on its exports to the European Union of products falling under more than 6,000 tariff lines.
Please check the EU Export Helpdesk and Export Marketing Bureau websites for more information.
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.