Philippine Customs & Importation Regulations I U.S. Shopping to Philippines I Shipping From USA to Philippines

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Philippines Import Tax
& Custom Fees

What can I ship to the Philippines from the U.S.

Here's a quick reference to guide you on shipping internationally from the U.S. to the Philippines

When shopping in the U.S. to the Philippines keep in mind that shipping laws and regulations vary based on U.S. Export Regulations, carrier regulations, international shipping regulations, and the Philippines customs and import regulations.

This is not a complete list of goods subject to import prohibitions and restrictions to the Philippines. For a complete list, please visit the Philippines Department of Trade Industry . You can also connect with us here.

Prohibited Items

These are goods and commodities that are strictly prohibited or forbidden to be exported from the U.S. to any destination country or territory, and prohibited or forbidden to be imported into Australia.

Restricted Items

These are items with restrictions or allowed to be exported from the U.S. to Australia but only under certain conditions and must abide by specific mandates.

Items with restrictions or allowed under certain conditions

MAXIMUM PACKAGE VALUE PER PACKAGE FOR PERSONAL SHIPMENT

Personal packages shipped through LBC should not exceed the package value of $500. The package should also adhere to the maximum allowed number limit per category.
Suppose the package value exceeds $500 or exceeds the item limit per category defined by LBC, our team will automatically split your shipment into two or multiple packages.
A package with a value above $500 or exceeds the item limit per category will be processed as commercial shipment and subject to commercial service fees and Philippines customs commercial duties and tax.
For other carriers - Aramex, DHL, FedEx, and UPS - shipments with package value above $200 are subject to the Philippines customs duties and tax. Customs fees depend on the item or package value.

ITEMS WITH A QUANTITY OF 5 PIECES LIMIT PER PACKAGE WHEN SHIPPING WITH LBC

The following items are limited to a maximum limit of 5 pieces per package only, including but not limited to:

Watches
Leather goods
Handbags
Wallets
Shoes
Luxury Branded Clothing - Coach, MK, Gucci, and the likes
Luxury Branded Belts - Coach, MK, Gucci, and the likes
And any other similar items

The items above will be packed or consolidated at the maximum quantity limit per package. We will only process five pieces per item classification per shipment. For example, we can pack five watches, five handbags, and five shoes in one package - as long as the package value is under US$500 if you choose to ship through LBC and under $200 with other carriers.

We will automatically split your shipment into two or multiple packages, whichever is applicable, if the package value is more than $US500 or items exceed the allowed maximum quantity limit per package.

ELECTRONICS

All electronic items are limited to two pieces per shipment per electronic classification, that is 2 pieces of laptop, 2 pieces of smartphones, 2 pieces of tablets, and the likes.

All electronics are subject to the Philippine Bureau of Customs duties and taxes, please email hello@usshippingexpress.co for duties and tax fees.

VEHICLE & MOTORCYCLE PARTS

Vehicle and motorcycle parts and accessories are subject to the Philippine Bureau of Customs duties and taxes.

PERFUMES, MISTS & OTHER INFLAMMABLE ITEMS

Flammable items, pressurized cans, and aerosol can products - including but not limited to: hairspray, paint spray can, perfumes, mists - are restricted by sea cargo or by air through FedEx only.

SPECIALIZED SIZE & WEIGHT

Any item or package that exceeds 48 inches (any side) and weighs 75 pounds is subject to the Philippine Bureau of Customs duties and taxes and special handling fee.

LBC Category Limit

Prohibited Items

Strictly Forbidden or Prohibited Items in the Philippines

Hazardous & dangerous goods - including but not limited to corrosive, toxic, gasoline, motor oil, fluid or other substances, chemical and industrial chemicals, etc
Agriculture, fertilizer, and produces - including but not limited to: live or dead plants, animals, seeds, animal products, furs or carpet made of animal skin, human blood and specimen samples, etc
Combustible, flammable items - including but not limited to gasoline, paints, explosives, etc
Pressurized cans, aerosol can products - including but not limited to: hairspray, paint spray can, etc
Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odor of any kind
Firearms, firearms parts and accessories - including but not limited to: ammunition, gun, knives, scopes, military weapons & accessories, night vision goggles, etc
Monetary items - including but not limited to: cash, coins, credit/debit/ATM card, passbook, precious stones, cash precious metal, etc
Drugs - including but not limited to: recreational drugs prescription drugs, illegal drugs and narcotics, cannabis in any form, etc
Pornographic items - including but not limited to: pornography magazines, DVD, adult toys, etc
Poisonous products and infectious substances
Certain restricted items like perfume or tobacco products can be shipped subject to specific country's import restrictions.
Counterfeit or pirated goods or materials
Alcohol or alcoholic beverages exceeding 2 bottles
Perishable goods that require refrigeration
Stand-alone Lithium-ion battery

Carrier Shipping Regulations from the U.S. to the Philippines

Carriers have different lists of prohibitions and restrictions per country on destination. You can find the links to our Carrier Partners for Philippines below:

Regulations By Carrier