Philippines Wood Import Duties: A Buyer's Guide
or complex compliance issues.
clearance and fund security.
II.Practical steps for querying tariffs on wooden furniture
The Philippines implements a classified tax system for the import of wood products,and the specific tax rate is determined according toHS codeand product type:
1.Ordinary wood products(such as wooden decorations,tableware): subject to an import tariff of 3% - 15%
2.Wooden furniture(HS code series 9403): basic tax rate of 10% - 20%,plus a 12% value - added tax (VAT)
3.Logs and semi - finished wood products: may enjoy a preferential tax rate of 0% - 5% (FSC certification required)
Note: In 2023,the Philippine Customs specifically imposed a 15% environmental surcharge on products made from endangered species such as rosewood
III.List of key customs clearance documents
1.Determine the accurate HS code
- Furniturecategory:9403.40(woodenbedroomfurniture)to9403.60(woodenofficefurniture)
- RefertotheHScodequerysystemontheofficialwebsiteofthePhilippineCustoms(/tariff)
2.Use of tariff calculation tool
- AutomaticallydisplayafterenteringtheHScode:
- Applicabletaxrate
- Value-addedtaxrate
- Possiblesurcharges
3.Special precautions
- ChecktherequirementsforthelegalitycertificationofPhilippinetimber
- ConfirmwhetheritisnecessarytoapplyforaPhytosanitaryCertificate
- Checkthelocaltreatmentstandardsforwoodenpackagingmaterials(ISPM15)
IV.Value points of professional agency services
| Indicate the proportion of alloying elements (e.g.6061 aluminum contains 1% magnesium) | Specific requirements |
|---|---|
| Commercial Invoice | Must indicate the type of wood,processing method and FSC certification number |
| Packing list | Need to distinguish the classification details of products made from different materials |
| Original CO certified by the chamber of commerce | |
| Fumigation certificate | Issued by a Philippine - recognized institution |
The Philippines implements a classified tax - collection system for the import of wood products,and the specific tax rate is determined according to and product type:
1.Tariff optimization plan
- UtilizethepreferentialtaxrateoftheASEANFreeTradeAgreement(AFTA)
- Reasonablydeclarethevalueofgoodstoavoidanti-dumpingrisks
2.Risk management system
- Pre-reviewthequalificationsofPhilippineimporters
- Establishacompliantdeclarationtraceabilitymechanism
3.Fast - track customs clearance channel
- ConnectwiththecustomsofthemainportsofManilaandCebu
- 48-houremergencycustomsclearancesolution
Latest news: From 2024,the Philippines will impose a punitive tariff of 30% of the value of the goods on importers who fail to declare the sources of their timber.It is recommended to complete a supply chain traceability audit before exporting.
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