DA seeks higher tariffs on pork
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is proposing to implement higher tariffs on imported pork, as farmgate prices for live hogs drop to a range of P120 to P160 per kilo.
Manila, Philippines - The Department of Agriculture (DA) is proposing to increase tariffs on imported pork due to a decline in farmgate prices for live hogs. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. stated the agency is pursuing trade measures to support local hog raisers. Currently, the tariff duties for imported pork are 15 percent for in-quota shipments and 25 percent for out-quota imports until 2028.
The DA is also considering higher special safeguard duties on imported pork, although these measures may take time to implement. Laurel mentioned the industry's call for a P210-per-kilo floor price for live hogs, although this remains a target rather than an enforceable price. The agency is studying the proposal, but lacks the legal authority to enforce a mandatory farmgate floor price.
The DA is also enhancing its enforcement against improperly handled imported meat in wet markets, as well as monitoring meat prices before the holiday season to maintain modest price increases.
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