If you're asking what tariff rate the Philippines imposes on goods imported from the U.S., here’s what the current information shows:
Customs duties on U.S.–made goods entering the Philippines have been reduced to 0% under a newly signed bilateral agreement
This makes most U.S. imports effectively duty‑free, meaning no import tariff applies for qualifying goods.
Even with 0% duty, imports are still subject to:
12% Value‑Added Tax (VAT) calculated on the full landed cost (CIF value: goods + shipping + insurance) plus any applicable duty (which is 0%)
Brokerage & Handling Fees, Customs Documentary Stamp, Import Processing Fee, potentially Ad Valorem or excise taxes for items like vehicles, tobacco, and alcohol
Outside of this U.S. deal, the Philippines’ Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariffs range from 0% up to 65%, depending on the product category.
On average, applied MFN tariffs for non-agricultural goods are around 5%, and around 10% for agricultural goods, prior to specific trade deals
Packages valued at ₱10,000 or less (about USD 175) are exempt from both import duty and VAT, per the de minimis threshold rule
This still applies even under the new duty‑free framework, which applies mostly to larger / formal entries.
| Item | Tariff on U.S. Goods | Other Charges Still Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Formal import (over ₱10 k) | 0% duty (under new trade deal) | 12% VAT, brokerage fees, stamps, excise duties |
| Low-value shipments (≤ ₱10 k) | Not subject to duty or VAT (exempt) | May still incur courier handling fees |
If you import a U.S. product valued at ₱15,000 including shipping:
Customs duty: 0% → ₱ 0
VAT: 12% of ₱15,000 → ₱1,800
Other fees (brokerage, stamp, processing): typically ₱300–₱1,500 depending on courier
So your total tax/fee bill would be around ₱2,100–2,700.
📌 Bottom line:
Thanks to the new deal effective July 22, 2025, U.S. exports entering the Philippines now face no import duty, although VAT (12%) and handling fees still apply. Small-value items under ₱10,000 are exempt from both.
Let me know if you'd like help checking the duty rate on a specific product—just share the description or Harmonized System code (HS code).
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If you're asking about how much tariff the Philippines imposes on U.S. electronic products and industrial supplies, here’s the latest:
Due to the recent bilateral trade deal (July 22, 2025), most U.S. imports—including electronics and industrial machinery—are now subject to 0% customs duty when entering the Philippines
Exceptions may exist for some categories—but broadly, this extends to high-value items like semiconductor manufacturing equipment, industrial tools, and raw materials such as epoxy and test systems
Not directly your question, but for context:
The U.S. will impose a 19% tariff on Philippine exports, including electronics products, under the same trade deal philstar.com+8Reuters+8The Times of India+8.
However, many Philippine exports—especially semiconductors and electronics—are exempt due to WTO ITA provisions (0% or low duty) Wall Street Journal+15philstar.com+15Wikipedia+15.
| Flow | Electronics & Industrial Supplies | Tariff Rate |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. → Philippines (Imports) | Most electronics & machinery | 0% customs duty under new trade deal |
| U.S. → Philippines (Imports) | Some categories with local protection* | May still incur standard MFN rates (0–10%) |
| Philippines → U.S. (Exports) | Electronics & semiconductors | U.S. tariffs: generally 19%, but many ITA‑covered items are duty‑free or very low |
* Products competing strongly with domestic Philippine producers may still face standard Most-Favoured‑Nation (MFN) duties (historically 0–10% for electronics/industrial goods) if not covered by zero‑duty concessions
VAT (12%), customs stamps, broker fees apply on U.S. imports—even with 0% duty—based on CIF value (goods + shipping + insurance)
Small shipments valued at or under ₱10,000 (~USD 175) remain exempt from both duty and VAT under the de minimis rule RedditReddit.
Importing a U.S. industrial device worth ₱50,000 (incl. shipping):
Customs duty: 0% → ₱0
VAT: 12% → ₱6,000
Other fees (brokerage, stamp): ₱500–1,500
Total taxes/fees ~ ₱6,500–7,500
8.2.2025 USD-PHP FOREX
it is already august 2, but the update is on august1, maybe since AUGUST 2, 2025 is a saturday in the Philippines, so the last update is on friday august1?
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