The Department of Finance (DOF) said small value importations of tobacco goods as well as wines and spirits are still subject to excise taxes under a Customs Administrative Order (CAO) that raises to P10,000 the tax-exempt value of non-commercial imports.

In a statement on Wednesday, Finance Undersecretary Antonette Tionko, who heads the DOF Revenue Operations Group, said the Order also lists goods prohibited and restricted for importation.

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