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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 2021-2023:
| EO 25 | Implementing the Philippine Schedule of Tariff Commitments under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, and Modifying the Rates of Import Duty on Certain Imported Articles for the purpose | 02 June 2023 |
| EO 13 | Maintaining the Temporary Modification of 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" | 21 January 2023 |
| EO 12 | Temporarily Modifying the Rates of Import Duty on Electric Vehicles, Parts, and Components Under Section 1611 of Republic Act No. 10863, otherwise known as the "Customs Modernization and Tariff Act" | 20 February 2023 |
| EO 10 | Extending the Temporary Modification of Rates of Import Duty on Various Products under Section 1611 of Republic Act No. 10863, otherwise known as the “Customs Modernization and Tariff Act" | 05 January 2023 |
| 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 |
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 now file applications for AR and pay the corresponding fees using the TCIS-OAS 2.0.
Updated on: 05 June 2023
Updated on: 05 June 2023
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.
PTF version 2.0 is a more modernized and powerful facility. With improved data-handling and display functionalities combined with robust search capabilities, its user-friendly interface allows users to quickly and accurately identify applicable tariff rates for specific products. The continuing improvements to the PTF are intended to reduce information search costs and assist domestic industries in attaining sustainable global competitiveness by equipping them with pertinent information as well as to empower importers, exporters and other trade professionals to make well-informed decisions.
The facility now carries thirteen tariff schedules following Philippine implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement.
Updated on: 01 June 2023
PTF version 2.0 is a more modernized and powerful facility. With improved data-handling and display functionalities combined with robust search capabilities, its user-friendly interface allows users to quickly and accurately identify applicable tariff rates for specific products. The continuing improvements to the PTF are intended to reduce information search costs and assist domestic industries in attaining sustainable global competitiveness by equipping them with pertinent information as well as to empower importers, exporters and other trade professionals to make well-informed decisions.
The facility now carries thirteen tariff schedules following Philippine implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement.
Updated on: 01 June 2023
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
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PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT AGENDA
PHILIPPINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2028
The Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028 is a plan for deep economic and social transformation to reinvigorate job creation and accelerate poverty reduction by steering the economy back on a high-growth path. This growth must be inclusive, building an environment that provides equal opportunities to all Filipinos, and equipping them with skills to participate fully in an innovative and globally competitive economy.
Executive Order No. 14, s. 2023 on “Approving and Adopting the Philippine Development Plan for the period 2023-2028” was issued on 27 January 2023.
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". Hence, the Philippine Development Plans shall be anchored on "AmBisyon Natin 2040”.
The Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028 is a plan for deep economic and social transformation to reinvigorate job creation and accelerate poverty reduction by steering the economy back on a high-growth path. This growth must be inclusive, building an environment that provides equal opportunities to all Filipinos, and equipping them with skills to participate fully in an innovative and globally competitive economy.
Executive Order No. 14, s. 2023 on “Approving and Adopting the Philippine Development Plan for the period 2023-2028” was issued on 27 January 2023.
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". Hence, the Philippine Development Plans shall be anchored on "AmBisyon Natin 2040”.
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 [email protected] and [email protected], or text us at Viber number 0949-118-3891.
ADVISORY ON TC OPERATIONS
Updated on: 03 January 2023
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!
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 [email protected] and [email protected], or text us at Viber number 0949-118-3891.
ADVISORY ON TC OPERATIONS
Updated on: 03 January 2023
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:
[email protected]
[email protected]
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
Comprehensive Review of the Most Favoured Nation Tariff Schedule, covering all products/tariff lines falling under Chapters 1 to 97 of Section 1611 of the CMTA, to set the MFN Tariff Schedule for 2024 to 2028 [TCI (TM) No. MFN-2023-All Products]
Please see the following Notices / References:
Please see Summary of Positions received by the Commission as of 26 May 2023. Interested parties may submit their comments thereon to the Commission until 31 May 2023.
Please see the TC presentations on March 20 (Chapters 1-24):
Please see the TC presentations on March 22 (Chapters 25-40):
Please see the TC presentations on March 24 (Chapters 41-63):
Please see the TC presentations on March 27 (Chapters 64-83):
Please see the TC presentations on March 29 (Chapters 84-97):
Please see the following Notices / References:
- Notice of Conduct of Comprehensive Review and Schedule of Public Hearings issued on 22 February 2023
- Position Paper Template
- Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/JQxgMnebyN
Please see Summary of Positions received by the Commission as of 26 May 2023. Interested parties may submit their comments thereon to the Commission until 31 May 2023.
Please see the TC presentations on March 20 (Chapters 1-24):
Please see the TC presentations on March 22 (Chapters 25-40):
Please see the TC presentations on March 24 (Chapters 41-63):
Please see the TC presentations on March 27 (Chapters 64-83):
Please see the TC presentations on March 29 (Chapters 84-97):
Trade Remedy Cases
Expiry Review on the Definitive Anti-Dumping Duty Imposed Against Importations of Wheat Flour (AHTN 2022/2017 Subheading Nos. 1101.00.11 and 1101.00.19) from the Republic of Türkiye [TCI (AD) No. AD-2023-ER2-WheatFlourTR]
Please see the following Notices / References:
Please see the following Notices / References:
- Order of Preliminary Conference issued on 31 March 2023
- Notice of Initiation of Expiry Review and Conduct of Preliminary Conference issued on 20 March 2023
- List of Interested Parties as of 17 April 2023
- Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/GcvMPvDVxA
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 successfully attained Recertification of its QMS in 2021 and hurdled the annual surveillance audit in 2022.
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 successfully attained Recertification of its QMS in 2021 and hurdled the annual surveillance audit in 2022.
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.
