Section 8
SEC. 8. The following imports shall be admitted without import quota allocation: Raw materials imported to be used in the manufacture of commodities constituting prime and/or first necessity imports, as defined in this Act, as well as raw materials which in themselves constitute prime and/or first necessity imports and essential imports, when used in local or in the manufacture of dollar-saving arid dollar-producing commodities, if such raw materials are not sufficiently available in the Philippines. Articles, goods and commodities intended solely for the personal use of the person importing provided no foreign exchange is used. Supplies and equipment intended solely for the use of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and of the United States of America, Philippine Government and semi-government hospitals, and of the Philippine National Red Cross, books, supplies and equipment for schools and those for the use of the community chest and other duly registered charitable organizations and charitable missionary establishments. Articles, goods and commodities imported in exchange or bartered with Philippine products, except luxury imports as defined in this Act and controlled non-essential imports produced or manufactured locally insufficient quantities to meet the demand of the public: Provided, That the Import Control Board shall determine what Philippine exports shall not be permissible for barter purposes under the provisions of this Act. Goods intended solely for use in religious rites and ceremonies. Goods imported pursuant to the provisions of any Price Control Law or regulation. Goods intended solely for rent, lease or exhibition: Provided, That at least twenty-five per centum of the gross rentals, royalties and earnings paid therefor shall not be allowed for remittance abroad.