An analysis of technical smuggling in Philippine imports from China (1994-2004): Do tariff rates and customs modernization play a role?

Date of Publication

2006

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics

Subject Categories

Economics

College

Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business

Department/Unit

Economics

Thesis Adviser

Myrna Austria

Marvin Raymond Castell

Ponciano Intal, Jr.

Defense Panel Chair

Neriza Delfino

Abstract/Summary

This paper analyzes the effect of tariff rates with respect to the approximated level of smuggling in some 5 - digit Standardized International Trade Classification (SITC) commodities present between Philippine imports from China with that of the latter's export to the Philippines from years 1994 to 2004. The study examines the magnitude of technical smuggling, which is measured by the ratio of the declared exports of China to the Philippines and declared imports of the Philippines from China, both expressed in US-dollar terms. Using thorough descriptive analysis and time series data regression to identify the relationship between tariff rates and technical smuggling across periods covered, it can be concluded that protectionism through the imposition of tariffs does not drastically impacts the worsening of the illegal economic activity. Commodities with 5-digit SITC commodity sublevel with the highest indices of smuggling were identified. The study also provides policy recommendations that can minimize the problem of smuggling in the Philippines, especially in the country's imports from China.

Abstract Format

html

Note

Vol. 1.

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU14303

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

148 leaves : ill. (some col.); 28 cm.

Keywords

Smuggling--Philippines; Tariff--Philippines; Imports --Philippines

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