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New tile import tariffs in the Philippines

Jun 24, 2002
New tile import tariffs in the PhilippinesCeramic tile imports to the Philippines have risen sharply during the first few months of 2002 at the expense of local products, prompting the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry to impose customs tariffs. In 2002 ceramic tile imports will be subject to tariffs of 0.10 dollars per kilogram, whereas in 2003 the tariffs will be reduced to 0.007 dollars per kilo.
However, according to the Italian Trade Commission (ICE) branch in Manila, imports from Japan and the European Union will not be affected by the new tariffs as products from these areas are not deemed to be in direct competition with Philippine products. Italian tiles account for 3% and Spanish tiles 9% of total ceramic tile imports to the Philippines. The new protectionist measures will add to those already in force for tiles from China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan and Indonesia.

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