Philippines
Shipping Mode
Important
- All wooden packaging/wooden pallet require a fumigation certificate according to ISPM 15
Importation into the Philippines, you need to register as a commercial importer with the Bureau of Customs and submit the required documents online through the Trade Single Window system1. Depending on the type of goods you are importing, you may also need to obtain additional permits from other government agencies.
All goods imported into the Philippines are subject to duty and tax upon importation, including goods previously exported from the Philippines, except as otherwise provided for in the CMTA or in other laws.
Reference: customs.gov.ph
Imports
- The importer must have a valid importer code from Customs Authorities
- Imported goods must conform to licensed activities of the importer
- Imported goods must be accompanied with a bill of lading / Air Waybill, an Original Commercial Invoice, and a Packing List
- HS Codes must be stated on the Commercial Invoice.
Import Duties and Fees
- The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) which means that the amount used to assess customs duty is the sum of cost of goods, insurance and shipping cost to Philippines
- Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes
- The standard rate of VAT imposed on imported goods into Philippines
Important Notes
- All imported goods will be inspected by Customs Authorities
Exports
- Original Commercial Invoice
- For certain goods, a export license is required.
Government Agencies
| Bureau of Customs | customs.gov.ph |
| Food and Drug Administration | www.fda.gov.ph |
| Department of agriculture | www.da.gov.ph |
| National Telecommunications Commission | ntc.gov.ph |
Seaport
| Port of Cebu |
| Manila South Harbour |
| Manila North Harbour |
Airport
| Ninoy Aquino International Airport |
Prohibited and Restricted
- Monetary items including currency, fake money, and coins
- Publications that are offensive to religions, morals, human rights or aims to cause corruption and disorder
- Narcotics and drugs including heroin, opium, drugs raw material (powder, liquid), cannabis leaves, etc.
- Counterfeit goods covering all brands of clothes, machinery, shoes, electronics, watches etc.
- Fireworks*
- Ivory and ivory products*
- Furs*
- Jewelry, precious metals , stones, articles or antiques of exceptional high value*
- Bullion*
- Chemical waste and nuclear waste
- Hazardous as defined in IATA Regulations*
- Ammunitions*
- Human remains, including ashes*
- Animals, plants, food items and perishable*