__________IMPORTATION OF AUTOS AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS _____________The U.S. Armed Forces in the Philippines works closely with __________the Philippine government to control black market operations. In __________conjunction with this, stringent controls are placed on the sale __________of household goods and automobiles. The most important rule-of- __________thumb to remember is: "No item can be sold until it has been in __________the Philippines for 12 months." With automobiles, this restric- __________tion is extended to 18 months for personnel here on a 24-month __________tour. In addition to these restrictions, the Philippine economy __________is improving daily which reduces the market value of second-hand __________American products. Don’t expect to make your fortune in the Phil- __________ippines by selling old merchandise. _____________As a U.S. citizen you are expected to conduct yourself in the __________Philippines in a manner which improves the image of America and __________Americans. A criticism of Americans abroad is the importation and __________ostentatious display of relatively luxurious automobiles. So __________importation of a low priced, compact auto helps your country __________while providing the most practical form of transportation possi- __________ble during your tour here. _____________The low-priced auto is more practical for other reasons, main- __________ly relating to the conditions here. The humid climate and the __________substandard roads contribute to increased maintenance costs--and __________Philippine garages and mechanics have ready access to most parts __________for small cars, whereas parts for larger autos often are not __________available. Especially difficult to procure and maintain are re- __________placement parts for power accessories, which must be obtained __________from the United States. Also, restricting the market for newer, __________more luxurious autos, are Philippine tax laws, which heavily tax __________autos relating to their original cost and the number and type of __________accessories. _____________Due to these factors, the Commander-in-Chief Pacific Represen- __________tative, Philippines strongly discourages the importation and sub- __________sequent resale of expensive automobiles, and has established __________stringent controls relating to sale of automobiles and to the __________amount of Philippine currency which can be converted to American __________dollars--both of which are enforced without exception or devia- __________tion. ___________________________________8