What is the rate of duty for and how do i know if they applied the correct rate for my item?
The rate of duty is the duty apply on the shipment arrived and based on World Customs Organization’s Harmonized Tariff System. This depends on the item you purchased or imported here in the Philippines. It would be better if the seller or shipper determine the correct harmonized code so that customs can easily find the correct rate of duty. Calvin: You can determine the rate of duty on the Tariff Commission’s website. Mobile phones don’t have rate of duty by the way while garment has the highest at 15%.
