DTI Bureau of Import Services

🚨 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 🚨
The Department of Trade and Industry – Bureau of Import Services (DTI-BIS), as the Secretariat of the Philippine National Trade Repository (PNTR), reminds all stakeholders that the ONLY official PNTR website is:
👉 www.pntr.gov.ph

Importers, exporters, brokers, and other stakeholders are strongly advised to access PNTR-related information exclusively through this official portal.

⚠️ Please be warned that unauthorized and unofficial websites are circulating online and claiming to provide PNTR information. In particular:
❌ https://pntr.coremicrointernational.com is NOT OFFICIAL and is not authorized, maintained, or endorsed by DTI-BIS or the PNTR Secretariat.

Accessing unofficial websites may expose users to risks such as:
• Inaccurate or misleading regulatory information
• Improper compliance, delays, or possible penalties
• Unauthorized use of personal or business data
• Cybersecurity threats (phishing, fraud, identity theft)

DTI-BIS and the PNTR Secretariat shall not be liable for any losses or damages arising from the use of unauthorized platforms.

✅ For accurate and up-to-date trade regulations, always refer to www.pntr.gov.ph.

📩 For verification or concerns, contact the PNTR Secretariat at:
[email protected] | [email protected]

The PNTR portal continues to be enhanced to ensure transparency and efficient service delivery.

Let us remain vigilant and report any suspicious websites claiming PNTR affiliation.

For strict compliance and guidance.

PNTR System Maintenance Advisory

The Philippine National Trade Repository (PNTR) is currently undergoing scheduled system maintenance to enhance its security, reliability, and overall performance.

For inquiries or assistance, the PNTR Secretariat may be reached at: [email protected] | [email protected]

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve the PNTR system for our users.

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🚧 PNTR System Maintenance Advisory

The Philippine National Trade Repository is currently undergoing scheduled maintenance to enhance security, reliability, and overall performance.

For inquiries, the PNTR Secretariat is ready to assist: 📧 [email protected] | [email protected]

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

ADVISORY: Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 25-05s.2025 on Anti-Dumping Definitive Duty on the Importation of Gypsum Board from Thailand.

"IN THE MATTER OF DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING MEASURE AGAINST IMPORTATIONS OF GYPSUM BOARD (AHTN 2022 SUBHEADING NO. 6809.11.00) FROM THAILAND"

DTI-BIS IS AT THE DTI NATIONAL FOOD FAIR

On April 9 to 13, 2025, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) held the 11th DTI National Food Fair at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. Organized by the Bureau of Market Development, Promotions, and OTOP (BMDPO), the five-day event carried the theme “Philippine Cuisine and Ingredients’ Show.”

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos graced the opening ceremony and led the ribbon-cutting ceremony, joined by Presidential Son William Vincent “Vinny” A. Marcos, Special Assistant to the President for Investments and Economic Affairs Frederick D. Go, DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina G. Frasco, and SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) Vice Chairperson Teresita Sy-Coson.

Showcasing over 250 unique food ventures from across the country, the National Food Fair serves as a platform to empower Filipino food Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). It provides access to wider market opportunities while promoting sustainability and technological innovation, in line with the Tatak Pinoy Strategy Program for 2025. Various government agencies and selected private sector partners were also present with dedicated booths to assist MSMEs on matters such as importation, exportation, and financing.

Among the participating government offices, the Bureau of Import Services (BIS) as the Secretariat of the Philippine National Trade Repository (PNTR) actively took part in the event and enthusiastically addressed inquiries from potential importers and exporters.

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ADVISORY: DTI ORDERS THE IMPOSITION OF PROVISIONAL SAFEGUARD DUTY ON IMPORTED CEMENT

The Department of Trade and Industry issues an order imposing provisional safeguard duties at P400/MT or P16.00 per 40 kg bag in the form of cash bond for 200 days on imports of Ordinary Portland Cement under ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN) Code 2523.29.90 and Blended Cement under AHTN Code 2523.90.00.

This decision is based on the affirmative findings after conducting the preliminary safeguard measures investigation and considering the submissions of interested parties and pieces of evidence made available to the Department.

During the period of investigation (POI) from 2019 to June 2024, the significant increase in the volume of imported cement from 2019 to 2023 preceded the serious injury to the industry in 2023. While the apparent market contracted throughout the POI except in 2021 when the economy started recovering from the pandemic, the conditions of the competition showed that the market share of local cement producers decreased during the POI from almost 78% in 2019 to almost 68% in 2023, as imports in the domestic market displaced locally produced cement from approximately 22% market share of imports in 2019 to 32% in 2023. As a result, the domestic industry suffered serious injury by experiencing declining sales, production, capacity utilization, profitability, and employment except in 2021 when the economy started to recover from the pandemic. The condition of the domestic industry worsened in 2023 when imports recorded its highest market share at 32% while the domestic industry shrank to the lowest level of sales. In addition, the domestic industry’s lowered price even with the rising cost of production to compete with the imports has impacted the domestic industry’s profitability, recording its first operating loss in the POI.

The existence of a causal link between the increased imports of the products under consideration and the serious injury to the domestic industry has been established, and the existence of critical circumstances was established which warrants the imposition of a provisional safeguard measure in the form of a cash bond, while the case is transmitted to the Tariff Commission for formal investigation. It must be emphasized that a formal investigation by the Commission is wider in scope as it includes marathon public hearings to give all parties directly affected and such other interested parties the opportunity to be heard and to present evidence including the opportunity to respond to the presentations of other parties and to submit their views, inorder to determine whether or not there is a need to impose a definitive safeguard measure.

The DTI Department Administrative Order No. 25-01 shall take effect from the date of issuance by the Bureau of Customs of the relevant Customs Memorandum Order/Circular.

Safeguard measure, pursuant to Republic Act 8800, is a trade policy tool which allows the government to remedy serious injury caused by increased imports. These measures are temporary and are implemented to give injured domestic industries time to adjust to import competition and be competitive.

Date of Release: 26 February 2025

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ADVISORY: Department Administrative Order on the Preliminary Safeguard Measures Investigation on the Importation of Cement from Various Countries

The DTI Preliminary Report – Safeguard Measures on Cement – Non-Confidential Version can be accessed through the DTI website at https://www.dti.gov.ph/advisories/do-prelim-safeguard-measures-investigation-importation-cement/

ADVISORY: Notice of Initiation of a Preliminary Safeguard Measures (SG) Investigation on the Importation of Corrugating Medium from Various Countries (SG Case No.01-2025)

The DTI Initiation Report – SG Corrugating Medium – Non-Confidential Version can be accessed at the DTI website at https://www.dti.gov.ph/advisories/sg-notice-initiation-corrugating-medium/

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DTI supports Marikina footwear industry in tapping global markets through Trade Education and Advocacy Campaign

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) successfully concluded its Trade Education and Advocacy (TEA) Campaign for the Marikina footwear industry on December 12. Held in the “shoe capital” itself, the activity reinforced the DTI’s commitment to empowering local industries and improving the utilization of free trade agreements (FTAs).

The campaign focused on equipping stakeholders—including manufacturers, artisans, micro, small, and medium enterprises, and exporters—with the tools and knowledge to leverage FTAs. Participants learned how to source cheaper raw materials and access preferential export markets through the Philippines’ various FTAs. The campaign also provided trade remedies, such as safeguards and anti-dumping measures, to address the sudden surge of import competition or unfair trade practices.

Furthermore, the TEA campaign explored a wide range of relevant topics, including opportunities for the Philippine footwear industry under existing FTAs, market access to the European Union market, intellectual property protection and enforcement, export procedures, and rules of origin.

In his keynote message, Senator Aquilino Martin “Koko” Pimentel highlighted unprecedented business opportunities facilitated by FTAs for Philippine products and services, including the footwear industry. He stressed the potential of Philippine-made shoes to showcase the country’s manufacturing capabilities. Beyond Marikina, he expressed hope that the entire country would fully capitalize on these trade opportunities.

Bureau of Import Services Director Maria Guiza Lim reinforced this sentiment, stating, “The Philippine footwear industry, anchored in the exceptional craftsmanship of Marikina, is not only a cultural legacy but also an economic driver with immense potential for international growth”. She highlighted the expanding global footwear market as a prime opportunity for the Philippines to capture a meaningful share of the market.

The TEA campaign is a strategic series of education and advocacy sessions under the DTI’s broader initiative to bolster the export competencies of local industries. This initiative aligns with the objectives of the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 and the Philippine Export Development Plan 2023-2028, both of which aspire to position the country as an agile export powerhouse in key industries.

The TEA Campaign in Marikina was participated by the Bureau of International Trade Relations, Bureau of Import Services, Export Marketing Bureau, Intellectual Property Office, Bureau of Customs, Tariff Commission, and the ARISE+ PH Project.

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