Imported garments killing local industry
By Elaine Ruzul S. Ramos
The Federation of Philippine Industries urged the government yesterday to clamp down on the importation of used garments, saying it erodes the viability of local garment makers.
Federation president Jesus Arranza said garments and textile industries had complained about the unabated entry of imported used clothing in the domestic market.
Arranza said Republic Act 4653 prohibited introduction of used clothing into any point in the country.
“This continuous influx of used clothing has created adverse impact on the industry to the extent that some have reduced their capacity and some even closed shop,” he said.
Arranza urged government authorities to audit shipments in industryvarious ports to ensure that the goods were not prohibited by law.
“These used clothing, which are being sold in the domestic market, are in violation of the law and cannot be detected unless an audit is done,” he said.
Bureau of Customs agents earlier seized two container vans loaded with used clothing while being shipped from Subic Bay Freeport to Manila.
Deputy Customs collector Reynaldo Avelino of the Port of Subic denied the motion filed by the locator to lift the warrant of seizure and detention issued on May 26 against the items for violating Sections 2503 and 2530 (f) of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines.
RA 4653 is an act to safeguard the health of the people and maintain the dignity of the nation by declaring it a national policy to prohibit the commercial importation of textile articles commonly known as used clothing and rags.
As a result of the apprehension, the driver and helper of the truck containing the used clothing were charged in San Fernando, Pampanga. A case against the officers of the company is now pending before the Department of Justice.
Joint audit conducted by the Customs bureau and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority on the company revealed the warehouse has an excess commodities weighing 425,366 kilos.
Customs agents also seized two container vans consigned to the same locator on April 23 in Subic.
The motion to lift this warrant of seizure and detention, however, was denied by the deputy collector.
The Federation of Philippine Industries urged the government yesterday to clamp down on the importation of used garments, saying it erodes the viability of local garment makers.
Federation president Jesus Arranza said garments and textile industries had complained about the unabated entry of imported used clothing in the domestic market.
Arranza said Republic Act 4653 prohibited introduction of used clothing into any point in the country.
“This continuous influx of used clothing has created adverse impact on the industry to the extent that some have reduced their capacity and some even closed shop,” he said.
Arranza urged government authorities to audit shipments in industryvarious ports to ensure that the goods were not prohibited by law.
“These used clothing, which are being sold in the domestic market, are in violation of the law and cannot be detected unless an audit is done,” he said.
Bureau of Customs agents earlier seized two container vans loaded with used clothing while being shipped from Subic Bay Freeport to Manila.
Deputy Customs collector Reynaldo Avelino of the Port of Subic denied the motion filed by the locator to lift the warrant of seizure and detention issued on May 26 against the items for violating Sections 2503 and 2530 (f) of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines.
RA 4653 is an act to safeguard the health of the people and maintain the dignity of the nation by declaring it a national policy to prohibit the commercial importation of textile articles commonly known as used clothing and rags.
As a result of the apprehension, the driver and helper of the truck containing the used clothing were charged in San Fernando, Pampanga. A case against the officers of the company is now pending before the Department of Justice.
Joint audit conducted by the Customs bureau and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority on the company revealed the warehouse has an excess commodities weighing 425,366 kilos.
Customs agents also seized two container vans consigned to the same locator on April 23 in Subic.
The motion to lift this warrant of seizure and detention, however, was denied by the deputy collector.
posted by OlongapoCity Zambales at
6:14 AM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home