### Question
How does the law define ordinary customs duty?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 1360*, **ordinary customs duty** is defined as:

> a customs duty based on the article as such (whether or not such duty is also based in any manner on the use, value, or method of production of the article, or on the amount of like articles imported, or on any other factor)

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 1360*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES > SUBCHAPTER IV-GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO TRADE RELATIONS**

