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
Language
English
Format
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
Recommended Citation
Ancheta, J. S., De Vera, H. G., Dela Cruz, J. A., & Escucha, A. S. (2006). An analysis of technical smuggling in Philippine imports from China (1994-2004): Do tariff rates and customs modernization play a role?. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/14356
Note
Vol. 1.