Law Summary
Introduction
This document serves as an addendum to Section 2 of Sugar Order No. 7 and 7-A, Series of 2003-2004, related to the rules and regulations governing the importation of food preparations classified under Tariff Heading 21.06 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines.
Authority and Background
- Authority: This order is issued by the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) under its vested authority.
- Background:
- Sugar Order No. 7, Series of 2003-2004, outlines the importation rules for food preparations under Tariff Heading 21.06.
- Amendments to this order are provided in Sugar Orders No. 7-A and 9, Series of 2003-2004 and 2007-2008, respectively.
- Sugar Order No. 12, Series of 1987-1988, establishes monitoring protocols for the movement of locally produced and imported sugar under Tariff Heading 17.01.
Section 1: Addendum to Section 2 of Sugar Order No. 7 & 7-A
Legal Provision: The addendum specifies that the shipment or movement of premix commodities containing more than 65% sucrose from one island to another within the Philippines requires a shipping permit from the SRA.
Key Definitions:
- Premix Commodities: Food preparations classified under Tariff Heading 21.06 that contain more than 65% sucrose, also classified under Tariff Heading 17.01.
Important Requirements:
- Importers of premix commodities must apply for a shipping permit issued by the SRA.
Cross-References:
- This section refers to procedures outlined in Sugar Order No. 12, Series of 1987-1988.
Section 2: Effectivity
- Timeframe: The Sugar Order takes effect immediately upon adoption.
Section 3: Continuation of Previous Provisions
- Legal Provision: All other provisions of Sugar Orders No. 7, 7-A, and No. 9, Series of 2003-2004 and 2007-2008 remain in full force and effect.
Adoption
- Date of Adoption: November 23, 2010
- By Authority of: MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN, Administrator of the Sugar Board.
Key Takeaways
- The SRA mandates that any shipment of premix commodities with more than 65% sucrose requires a shipping permit.
- The order is effective immediately and reinforces the existing regulatory framework established in prior Sugar Orders.
- Compliance with previous Sugar Orders remains essential as they continue to apply alongside this new addendum.