Title
Modification of Import Duty Rates EO 91
Law
Executive Order No. 91
Decision Date
Apr 9, 2002
Executive Order No. 91 modifies import duty rates and nomenclature to support domestic industries and provide government assistance during economic difficulties, while the Philippine law provides a comprehensive list of chemical compounds, organic compounds, and mineral or chemical fertilizers with their classifications and codes.
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Scope and Coverage of Modified Import Duties

  • The Executive Order specifically applies to articles listed in Annex aAa attached to the Order.
  • These articles are subject to new rates of import duty as indicated in the schedule opposite each article.
  • Articles not enumerated or those listed but marked with the symbol aX X Xa maintain existing import duty rates and nomenclature.

Objective of the Import Duty Modifications

  • Aim to provide assistance to domestic industries to become globally competitive.
  • Responds to economic difficulties faced by local industries requiring urgent government support to remain viable.

Effectivity and Implementation

  • The modified rates apply immediately upon the Executive Order taking effect.
  • They apply to articles entered or withdrawn from warehouses for consumption in the Philippines.
  • The Order becomes effective immediately following its full publication in two newspapers of general circulation.

Repeal and Modification of Conflicting Issuances

  • All prior Presidential issuances, administrative rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order are revoked or modified accordingly.

Legal Formalities

  • The Order is signed by the President and the Executive Secretary.
  • The issuance date is April 9, 2002, in Manila, Philippines.

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