Philippines: Hogs producers press Tariff Commission to review offal tariff

Published Jan 25, 2023

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Local hog producers have appealed to the Tariff Commission (TC) to review the extended tariff rates on imported frozen edible offal, arguing that it has led to smuggling and misdeclaration of imported animal meats. They also called on the Department of Agriculture to establish the first border inspection facility to prevent these issues. The TC is studying the impact of tariff policies on national competitiveness and consumer welfare, following a directive from Senator Cynthia A. Villar. Meanwhile, the Department of Agriculture has not implemented a P2.5 billion budget for the construction of first border inspection facilities in major cities, as planned.

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Domestic hogs producers have strongly urged the Tariff Commission (TC) to review the extended tariff rates on imported frozen edible offal and for the Department of Agriculture to establish the first border inspection facility to minimize smuggling and misdeclaration of imported animal meats. Producers raised these concerns to the Tariff Commission, which conducted a public hearing Wednesday, Jan. 25, to study the impact of tariff policies and programs on national competitiveness and consumer welfare. The Commission conducted the public hearing on the most favored nation (MFN) tariff rates of meat and edible offal of livestock under AHTN 2022 Headings 02.01 to 02.06, following the directive from the Office of Senator Cynthia A. Villar to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) to study the existing tariff structure of meat and edible offal. Villar wants to close the gap between tariffs for offal and muscle (good) meat to discourage smuggling. Producers alleged of ...

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