Agreement

The Agreement between the Republic of the Philippines and Japan for an Economic Partnership (Agreement) was signed by the Heads of Government of the aforesaid countries on 9 September 2006.

Implementing Executive Orders

The following E.O.s implement the Philippines’ tariff commitments under the PJEPA:

1. (1) E.O. 767 (s. 2008) - provides for the Philippines’ schedule of tariff commitments spanning the period 2008 until 2018; the tariff rates take effect on 01 April of each year
2. (2) E.O. 905 (s. 2010) - Philippine tariff reduction schedule on certain motor vehicles and components, parts and/or accessories
3. (3) E.O. 157 (s. 2014) - amended tariff reduction schedule on motor vehicles’ components, parts and/or accessories for the years 2013 to 2018

Pursuant to Section 1100 of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act, an importer or exporter may file a written application for an advance ruling on the tariff classification of goods with the Commission.

Submission of Certificate of Origin Form JP is required in order to avail of PJEPA preferential tariffs.

Date of Full Implementation

2018

Overview of Tariff Commitments

Several schedules were adopted for the reduction and elimination of tariffs, as follows: