### Question
How is the "ordinary customs duty" defined?


### Answer
The term **ordinary customs duty** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 1360* as follows -

> 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**

