REVENUE MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 1-2018 issued on January 8, 2018 creates the
Alphanumeric Tax Code (ATC) for sweetened beverages pursuant to Republic Act No.
10963 (Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or TRAIN Law), to wit:
ATC Description Tax Rate BIR Form
XB010
XB020
XB030
XB040
XB050
XB060
XB070
XB080
XB090
XB100
Tax on Sweetened Beverages
1. Using purely caloric and non-caloric
sweetener
a. Sweetened Juice Drinks
b. Sweetened Tea
c. Carbonated Beverages
d. Flavored Water
e. Energy and Sports Drinks
f. Powdered Drinks not classified as
Milk, Juice, Tea and Coffee
g. Cereal and Grain beverages
h. Other Non-alcoholic Beverages
that contain added Sugar
2. Using purely high fructose corn
syrup
3. Using purely coconut sap sugar and
purely Steviol Glycosides
Per liter
₱ 6.00
₱ 6.00
₱ 6.00
₱ 6.00
₱ 6.00
₱ 6.00
₱ 6.00
₱ 6.00
₱ 12.00
Exempt
2200-S/0605