QuestionsQuestions (BOC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 432-2000)
It is a Bureau of Customs memorandum (dated October 24, 2000) that informs and guides the public/internal offices regarding the attached Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for safeguard measures under Republic Act No. 8800, endorsing the related Joint Administrative Order.
Safeguard measures are intended to protect local industries by responding to increased imports that threaten or cause injury to the domestic industry.
It is the Joint Administrative Order containing the Implementing Rules and Regulations governing the imposition of safeguard measures pursuant to RA 8800.
It implements Republic Act No. 8800, the “Safeguard Measures Act.”
October 24, 2000.
It is the letter of Atty. Alexander B. Arcilla (Director, Bureau of Import Services, DTI) endorsing the copy of JAO No. 03, s. 2000 for official action and dissemination.
It was published at the Manila Standard on October 4, 2000.
Julita S. Manahan, Deputy Commissioner, Internal Administration Group.
Manuel A. Roxas II (Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry); Edgardo J. Angara (Secretary, Department of Agriculture); Jose Trinidad Pardo (Secretary, Department of Finance); Emmanuel T. Velasco (Chairman, Tariff Commission); Renato A. Ampil (Commissioner, Bureau of Customs).
It implies compliance with publication requirements for effectivity of administrative issuances, supporting the official dissemination and notice to the public.
It indicates proper issuance process and authorization by the relevant government agencies tasked to implement RA 8800.
It clarifies the identity and subject matter of RA 8800—an act focused on protecting local industries through measures in response to increased imports and providing penalties for violations.
It characterizes the JAO as the implementing rules and regulations that operationalize how safeguard measures are imposed under RA 8800.