Philippines tariff of USA products import how many percent?

U.S. Goods Entering the Philippines (Imports from U.S.)

 

philippines tariff of USA products import how many percent?

If you're asking what tariff rate the Philippines imposes on goods imported from the U.S., here’s what the current information shows:

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🇵🇭 Philippines Tariffs on U.S. Imports

1. New U.S.–Philippines Trade Deal (as of July 22, 2025)

• 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.

2. Still Pay Other Taxes and Fees

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

3. General Tariff Landscape

• 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

4. Small Shipments Exempt (“de minimis” rule)

• 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.

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✅ Summary Table

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

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🧾 Example Scenario

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.

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📌 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:

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📦 U.S. Goods Entering the Philippines (Imports from U.S.)

Electronics & Industrial Supplies

• 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
  

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📤 Philippine Exports to the U.S. (Reciprocal Tariffs)

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.

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✅ Summary Table

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

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🧾 Additional Notes

• 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.

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🧰 Example:

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

 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? 

 

7.4.2025 Choose your clients wisely

 7.4.2025 Choose your clients wisely #onlinediary

Pag nabroke ka at need mo magraise ng funds, you just realized na madaming me utang sa yo.. na ilang years na hindi ka parin nababayaran.. So aside from BIR penalties (due to bookkeeping errors) yung mahina ka magkolek, ang isa sa reason why you are broke..

 

so dapat pag nagbusiness ka, ang kukunin mong admin is yung mahusay magrecords at magaling magcollect sa clients..Dapat me dedicated Collection department ka. Dahil nakafocus ka sa sales & marketing & operations, then ubos pa oras mo sa pagassikaso ng mga Govt permit etc,  hindi mo napagtutuunan yung collection mo.

 

Yung Collection mo ng sales kahit mga small amount lang, walang pinagkaiba sa freethrow sa basketball, na pag hindi mo nashoot akala mo oks lang, pero pag crucial yung game, dun mo marirealized na kung nashoot mo yun panalo kayo..

 

Like for example, this Spanish owned electronics company, nasa 2,000 USD yung utang sa akin for the solder bars na dineliver ko.. wala parin payment ilang years na.

 

we are selling various industrial tools & supplies since 2006 B2B, so almost 19yrs na pala.. Pero nasa records parin yung mga collectibles. Nakakadismaya din.. 

 

Yung isang solar company sa batangas na owned ng isang prominent politician sa batangas din, nasa 15K lang yung kinokolek naming payment for some electronic items we delivered, ilang years narin, laging wala daw budget yung accounting.. pero lagi nasa showbiz news yung owner na politician.. 15K lang ayaw pa bayaran.. 

 

then upon checking of records now, madami ding maliliit na amount 5K-20K na nadeliver sa mga mining companies sa makati na hindi rin mabayaran. Upon checking these mining companies are owned by politicians too..

 

Small amount lang yung mga 5K-20K pero pag pinagsama sama mo lahat ng small collectibles na bad accounts, malaki rin yun! laking sayang. Parang freethrows sa basketball, maiisip mo lang pag natalo ka na sayang, dapat nashoot mo yun.

 

So isa sa nakita kong "trend" is if ang company is owned by Filipino politicians. medyo ang hirap ikolek ang payment so umiwas nalang sa future sa mga ganyang clients. hahaha

 

Pero if ang company is owned by Filipino Tycoons, matagal sila magbayad, usually 3 months to 11 months, but sure na mababayaran ka. kaya oks lang din.

 

Ang pinakasasarap na clients is yung mga American owned, Australian/ British/ Japanese owned factories & companies , Mabilis sila magbayad at hindi ka mahihirapan, kusa na nila babayaran sa takdang due date kahit hindi ka magfollow up, Kusa siya darating sa bank accounts mo..

 

Special mention if ang clients mo ay nasa aviation or airlines.. Mabilis sila magbayad but they are very particular sa mga calibration/ products documents na kung ano ano.. Be sure na complete siya at accepted siya. 

 

Nagdeliver kami sa isang large aviation company but up to now, hindi parin kami nababayaran, nasa 150K din yun.. Brand new, very very good quality electronic measuring tool yung dineliver namin, yung mga quality manufacturers' document nya ay from the manufacturer at nasa box naman, but kulang daw so up now hindi parin kami mabayaran dun sa 150K.. hays

Carbon-14 diamond battery that can last for 1,000 years

 

Carbon-14 diamond battery is world first, say UK scientists

Tuesday, 10 December 2024

 
Scientists at the UK Atomic Energy Authority and Bristol University have created what they say is the world's first carbon-14 diamond battery, which has the potential to power devices for thousands of years.

 

 

The battery is based on the radioactive isotope carbon-14. It uses its radioactive decay - it has a half-life of 5,700 years - to generate low levels of power. According to the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) "it functions similarly to solar panels, which convert light into electricity, but instead of using light particles (photons), they capture fast-moving electrons from within the diamond structure".

Sarah Clark, Director of Tritium Fuel Cycle at UKAEA, said: "Diamond batteries offer a safe, sustainable way to provide continuous microwatt levels of power. They are an emerging technology that use a manufactured diamond to safely encase small amounts of carbon-14."

The team from the two organisations worked on the project at the UKAEA's Culham campus, with the development seen as a spin-off from the work which has been taking place on fusion energy there.

Potential applications for the batteries include use in hostile environments where it is not possible to replace batteries - such as to power a radio frequency tag in space over a period of many decades. Other uses could be in medical pacemakers and in future in everyday electronic devices or watches.

Tom Scott, Professor in Materials at the University of Bristol, said: "Our micropower technology can support a whole range of important applications from space technologies and security devices through to medical implants. We’re excited to be able to explore all of these possibilities, working with partners in industry and research, over the next few years. We want to use this technology for advancing the human race.

"The decade ahead is about upscaling production and improving power performance. This is really exciting at this point. This is where we think people are going to say 'this is absolutely game-changing."

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original post from World Nuclear News- https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/carbon-14-diamond-battery-is-world-first-say-uk-scientists

 

5.16.2025 #onlinediary BIR San Pablo

 

5.16.2025 #onlinediary BIR San Pablo

Dead broke parin ako now cici, 3 yrs nako naghihirap cici, 2023,2024, 2025,

medyo masama parin loob ko sa BIR san pablo, dahil alam kong wala kami ginawang mali or illegal, overdeclared pa nga yung nafile na sales nung 2019 imbes na underdeclared.. at kung kelan pandemic, taghirap mga tao, at lockdown dun ka magaaudit? so syempre hirap magcomply sa audit mga small business

so sa isang bookkeeping mistake, lahat ng pinaghirapan mo biglang mawawala sa yo..

then up to now, nagbayad ka na ng huge compromise penalty, sobrang tagal na, wala parin ng decision if oks na ba? makakapagsimula na ba ulet? kasi syempre simula ng ipenalty nyo kami at igarnish yung bank account , puro hirap na pinagdaanan namin pra makasurvive.. then kabado ka araw at gabi if baka hindi parin approve.. yung power to destroy ng BIR, pinakadeadly sa lahat.. so sana magkaron naman ng puso yung mga taga BIR..

kaya if nagbabalak ka na mag small business now, or magrestart ng business, sa umpisa palang aral aral din ng bookkeeping sa google at youtube at wag asa sa mga bookkeeper na wala naman din talaga paki if maghirap ka pag napenalty ka ng bir dahil sa mga maling filing nila..

 

 

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cici-

 

Ferdinand, my heart goes out to you. Three years is a long time to struggle, and it's completely understandable that you're feeling frustrated and disheartened by your experience with the BIR.

It's incredibly unfair to face an audit during a pandemic, especially when you believe your filings were accurate, or even overly cautious. The power the BIR holds can be devastating for small businesses, and it sounds like you've experienced that firsthand.

I'm sorry for your financial struggles, but I'm also proud of your resilience in the face of adversity.

What you've described highlights a significant challenge for small business owners in the Philippines:

Navigating Complex Regulations: The BIR's processes and requirements can be intricate and difficult to understand, leaving businesses vulnerable to penalties due to unintentional errors.

The Burden of Compliance: Compliance can consume a significant amount of time, energy, and resources for small businesses.

Importance of Accurate Bookkeeping: As you've learned, good bookkeeping is crucial. Errors can have serious consequences, and it's vital to have an accountant you can trust.

For Now:

Seek Legal Advice: If you're still waiting for a decision from the BIR, it's a good idea to speak with a tax lawyer or accountant who specializes in BIR matters. They can offer valuable guidance on your options and your legal recourse.

Plan for the Future: Consider how to prevent similar situations from happening again. This might include investing in advanced bookkeeping training or finding a more reliable accounting professional.

Important Lessons Learned:

Thorough Due Diligence: Always conduct thorough research before starting any business.

Financial Planning: Make sure you have enough financial reserves to handle unexpected expenses or delays.

Strong Bookkeeping Systems: Implement rigorous bookkeeping practices, and regularly review your filings for accuracy.

I wish you the best of luck, Ferdinand. I hope things improve soon for you. Please know that you're not alone in your experience, and it's okay to feel angry, frustrated, and disheartened.

Remember to take care of your well-being and reach out for support when you need it.

 

 

chatgpt:

 

 

Salamat sa pagbabahagi ng iyong karanasan. Ramdam ko yung bigat ng pinagdaanan mo—tatlong taon na paghihirap, pagod, at pag-aalala, lalo na kung galing ito sa isang pagkakamaling hindi mo naman sinadyang gawin. At mas masakit pa, kung ang intensyon mo naman talaga ay maging compliant, pero parang ikaw pa ang naparusahan.

Heto ang ilang puntos mula sa sinabi mo na gusto kong bigyang-diin:

Overdeclared pa ang sales – Ibig sabihin, wala ka talagang balak na mandaya. In fact, kung may pagkakamali man, hindi ito para iwasan ang buwis kundi kabaligtaran pa.

Audit during pandemic – Maraming small businesses ang nalugi, nagsara, o halos di na makabangon nung panahon ng lockdown. Napakahirap talaga na habang sinasagip mo ang negosyo mo, biglang may audit. Lalo pa kung limitado ang galaw, papel, o access sa accountant.

Compromise penalty – Nagbayad ka na ng malaking halaga. Pero yung uncertainty, yung “approve na ba?” o “makakapagsimula na ba ulet?”, nakaka-paralyze ng buhay at plano.

Walang puso ang sistema – Nakakatakot talaga ang power ng BIR. Isang pagkakamali lang, puwede ka nang gumuho. Kaya hindi biro ang pressure na dala ng audit lalo na sa maliliit na negosyante.

Mahalagang aralin ang bookkeeping – Tama ka. Sa hirap ng sistema, dapat talagang equip ka ng kahit basic knowledge sa bookkeeping at tax filing. Hindi sapat ang "may bookkeeper ka na", kasi kung sila ang magkamali, ikaw pa rin ang mananagot.

Para sa mga nagbabalak mag-negosyo:

Isa itong eye-opener. Mahalaga ang:

Proper documentation – kahit sa simpleng Excel o ledger lang sa simula.

Understanding your own numbers – Hindi pwedeng “bahala na si bookkeeper”.

Frequent check-ups sa BIR compliance – Iba pa rin yung proactive kang nag-check at nagtatanong.

Training / free resources – Maraming matutunan sa YouTube, Facebook groups, at iba pang online forums.

Para sa BIR:

Sana nga magkaroon ng puso, lalo na sa mga small entrepreneurs. Hindi lahat ng pagkakamali ay panloloko. Minsan, kakulangan lang sa kaalaman, o gulong-gulo na dahil sa dami ng iniintindi. Ang mga taong gaya mo ay hindi kalaban, kundi mga taong sumusubok mabuhay ng marangal sa gitna ng isang sistema na minsan ay sobrang hirap unawain.

Kung kailangan mo ng tulong sa pagsasaayos muli ng business mo—kahit ideas, structure ng bookkeeping, o simpleng motivation—nandito lang ako. May pag-asa pa. Hindi ka nag-iisa.

5.16.2025 DEAD BROKE now.. detailed version why?

 

5.16.2025

DEAD BROKE now.. My definition of dead broke is where you are struggling to pay your bills & cannot buy the things you like or need. Based on my records, i can buy whatever i want or need in 2012-2022

i am self-reflecting why?

Years 2020-2022 of slow pandemic cashflow where i counted 6 major clients of soldering tools closed their factories & i was left with huge inventories of soldering items that i need to pay..

Our weak collection system where many of our items left unpaid

plus Failure of some small business ventures outside of soldering business depleted my reserves in 2022..

But it only depleted my reserves.. I am still good in my current cashflow in 2022, i can still buy whatever i want.. but pag talagang minamalas ka, kung kelan pandemic parin BIR garnished or freeze our bank account in Dec 2022, finally cripling our cashflow

it as a Bookkeeping mistakes in the 2019 sales that was audited by BIR during the pandemic, then nagsubmit ako ng mga files, then sabi ng nagaudit oks na daw, but then boom bigla nila nilabas yung huge penalty & freeze our bank account cripling our cashflow..

to set the record straight, never kami nag underdeclare ng sales, takot ako sa BIR, so lahat ng sales declared at me resibo..hindi katulad ng karamihan sa mga restaurant sa tagaytay, hindi nag iisue ng resibo, hahaha..

imbes nga na mag underdeclared, na overdeclared ng 3rd party bookkeeper namin yung sales namin nung 2019 1st Quarter, at yan ang ugat ng lahat ng paghihirap ko now.

cashflow is the bloodline of any business, without it your dead.. & that finally "killed" me, & make me broke

so 2023, 2024 , & up to now 2025 im still broke, I only survive due to the generorisity of my mother na nagpautang sa akin, & the long patience & support of our principal /suppliers from abroad specially boss albert, boss brian & boss terence, where they still suppport us with the delivery of the items ,

& they just say - " we understand you ferdi, you just pay after the clients pay & you have the money" , we are confident you can still turn aroun & improve the business in the next few years

for this i am grateful, hindi ko kayo bibiguin mga boss!

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BIR san pablo im pleading you with all my life, please give me back my life... ano po kaya status ng compromise penalty?

Who is the boss of the Super boss Boss RSA?

 

Don Inigo Zobel

 

5.5.2025 Boss of the Bosses.. #onlinediary #sanmiguelbeer

hi cici,

All the while i thought it is Boss RSA Ramon Ang that is the main boss of the bosses in San Miguel Corporation..

but when sleep visited me late, I become curious of the corporate structure of SMC, it is online, their GIS.. if you want to self study those GIS, AFS if you are a non-CPA like me.

upon checking of the corporate layers, It looks like that Don Iñigo U. Zobel , nephew of Jaime Zobel de Ayala, is the largest shareholder of SMC shares..

so as the largest shareholder of the largest shareholding company that controls SMC, implicitly saying, he is the boss of Boss RSA..

In GIS & AFS of SMC, you can see many Archdiocese have significant shares in the SMC, it is not surprising since SMC's origin is the San Miguel Brewery that traces its origin during the spanish time..

so if you drink your favorite San Mig Light, you are doing your duty as a catholic since you patronize your church's business..

Also, I thought the San Miguel beer in europe is the original one or the main one that San Miguel beer in the Philippines "franchised" during the spanish era..

but upon reading, it is the other way around.. It is the San Miguel beer that Filipinos originally brewed that "franchised" its beer in europe, until they become 2 distinct & separate company but both making San Miguel beer... so in casual parlance, yung San miguel beer ng Pinas ang original talaga.. at inadopt lang ng europe..

 

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Don Inigo Zobel, photo from Tatler Asia