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FTA Strategy Reduced Customs Duty Spend by 10% in the Philippines

A solar energy manufacturer needed to validate whether shipments from India could qualify under the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement. A detailed classification and compliance review enabled duty savings while supporting smooth clearance.

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Customer Overview

Large manufacturer of solar energy products
Industrial vertical
Service: GTCM FAMS
Volume: about 10 containers spanning 40 HS codes

Challenges

Verify product classifications against change-in-tariff-heading FTA criteria
Obtain the required preferential Certificate of Origin (Form AI)
Manage added documentation without delaying clearance

Solution

Reviewed product classifications for FTA eligibility
Analyzed raw-material HS codes through the bill of materials to confirm tariff transformation
Worked with customs at origin and destination to establish compliance procedures and controls

Results

Duty savings averaging 10%
Smoother shipment clearance despite additional documentation requirements
A more manageable FTA compliance process

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