Manila Bulletin
Pork importers seek 15% tariff until 2025
Local meat importers are asking the government to extend the reduced tariff rates on imported pork until 2025 to ensure a consistent supply and allow the local hog industry to recover from African Swine Fever (ASF).
The Meat Importers and Traders Association (MITA) proposed that the lower tariffs, initially set for one year by Executive Order 128, should be implemented for five years.
MITA President Jesus C. Cham stated that a compromise tariff rate of 15% for in-quota pork imports, as proposed by the Senate, is reasonable but should remain in effect until the end of 2025.
He argued that maintaining high tariff rates would not address supply issues and would hinder the Philippines' competitiveness.
Cham cited projections that the local hog sector may take two to seven years to recover from ASF, suggesting that continued pork imports will be beneficial for consumers.
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