Modifying the nomenclature and the rates of import duty on certain imported articles under section 104 of the tariff and customs code of 1978 (presidential decree no. 1464), as amended

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 313 March 29, 1996

MODIFYING THE NOMENCLATURE AND THE RATES OF IMPORT DUTY ON CERTAIN IMPORTED ARTICLES UNDER SECTION 104 OF THE TARIFF AND CUSTOMS CODE OF 1978 (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1464), AS AMENDED

WHEREAS, the Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP) 1993-1998 focuses on global competitiveness and people empowerment as the twin strategies towards achieving sustainable economic and human development;

WHEREAS, in order to achieve global competitiveness, the said Plan stipulates that the government should continue to undertake the import liberalization and tariff reform programs which will result in uniform levels of trade and industrial protection across various sectors of the economy;

WHEREAS, during the Economic Caucus held on 22 July 1993 and the People's Economic Summit on 8 September 1993, it was agreed to further liberalize trade policy through tariff reform and import liberalization;

WHEREAS, the liberalization of import restrictions on agricultural products also forms part of the Government's commitment as member of the World Trade Organization;

WHEREAS, the lifting of import restrictions on agricultural products, mandated under Republic...

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Summary of Executive Order No. 313

Import Duty Rates and Regulations
- Sets import duty rates for various agricultural products, including live animals, meat, poultry, dairy, grains, vegetables, and other food items (Sections 1, Annex A)
- Establishes minimum access volumes (MAVs) for certain products, with different duty rates applying within and outside the MAV (Section 2)
- Duty rates vary from year to year, with gradual reductions over time for many products (Annex A)

Minimum Access Volumes (MAVs)
- For certain agricultural products, two duty rates are provided: an "In-Quota" rate for imports within the specified MAV, and an "Out-Quota" rate for imports exceeding the MAV (Section 2)
- The MAV refers to the volume of a specific agricultural product allowed to be imported at the lower "In-Quota" duty rate (Section 2)

Effective Date and Implementation
- The prescribed duty rates apply to articles entered or withdrawn from warehouses in the Philippines for consumption after the effective date (Section 3)
- Revokes or modifies any inconsistent presidential issuances, administrative rules, and regulations (Section 4)
- Takes effect 30 days after complete publication in two newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines (Section 5)