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What is the principal authority on tariffs and trade remedy measures?
Tariff Commission
Which of the following is a function of the Tariff Commission?
The Tariff Commission is not required to provide independent analysis and information to the President and Congress.
False
What is one of the Tariff Commission's mandates according to CMTA?
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The Tariff Commission operates under the provisions of the ___ Amendments.
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Which agency is the Tariff Commission attached to?
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Match the Tariff Commission functions with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
CLAP Customs Review Overview
- Coordinated by CLAP Customs Review & Center for Professional Development, Inc. along with Pedreza Customs and Tariff Webinars.
- Venue: Room 209, 2nd Floor, Manuel F. Tiaoqui Bldg., Plaza Sta. Cruz, Manila.
- Contact details include Globe mobile numbers 09063811016 / 09068172757 and email [email protected], with a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/clap.stacruz/.
2024 Tariff Laws Review - Day 1
- Led by Eng’r Ramon G. Lucero, Jr. from the Tariff Commission.
- Focus on Tariff Commission functions and CMTA Section 1100 related to advance ruling and classification disputes.
Tariff Commission Structure
- Functions under Executive Order 366, s. 2008.
- Established authority on tariffs and trade remedies; operates as a collegial body with a Chairman and two Member Commissioners.
- Attached to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).
Key Divisions Within the Tariff Commission
- Research, Investigation and International Trade Analysis Service (RIITAS)
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Finance Management and Administrative Service (FMAS)
- Financial Management Division (FMD)
- Administrative Division (AD)
- Economics, Trade and Industry Studies Division (ETISD)
- International Trade Studies Division (ITSD)
- Commodities Studies Division (CSD)
- Financial Studies Division (FSD)
Functions of the Tariff Commission (CMTA Section 1603)
- Adjudicates cases on trade remedies against imports.
- Studies tariff policies' impact on national competitiveness and consumer welfare.
- Manages Philippine tariff schedules and nomenclatures.
- Issues advance rulings on tariff classifications and resolves disputes.
- Provides independent analysis for the President and Congress on tariffs and non-tariff measures.
- Analyzes goods for tariff classification and provides data to various government departments.
- Reviews and makes recommendations on trade agreements negotiated by the Philippines.
- Conducts public consultations and hearings related to its functions.
- Can delegate tasks for ruling on tariff classification disputes to appropriate government agencies.
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Join us for the first day of the 2024 Tariff Laws Review hosted by CLAP Customs Review. This session will provide an in-depth understanding of tariff regulations and their applications. Enhance your knowledge and skills in customs tariff laws through expert-led discussions.
