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Places of distribution of imported second hand clothing in the Philippines

Requested from BOC by N. Rondario at 01:00 PM on Dec 15, 2023.
Purpose: Research and Development
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2015 - 12/31/2021
Tracking no: #BOC-924976927527

Rondario 01:00 PM, Dec 15, 2023 

Hi! I would like to request for information regarding the places/provinces where imported second hand clothes are distributed in the Philippines.


December 28, 2023

Dear Nathanael Kent Rondario,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Dec 15, 2023 01:00:19 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Places of distribution of imported second hand clothing in the Philippines.

Response to your request

Pursuant to the Section 118 of Customs Modernization and Tariff Act, the act is explicitly prohibited by the Republic Act 4653, importation of Textile Articles commonly known as Used Clothing and Rags to safeguard the health of the people and maintain the dignity of the nation.  

For reference, you may refer to this links:
 https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1966/06/17/republic-act-no-4653/

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