Philippines Customs Rules & Regulations
Update:5-20-20
While we have one of the fastest sailing times (approximately 3 to 4 weeks to reach Manila Harbor from date of departure), our slow down is the Manila Harbor skeleton crew which is now congested due to the China Virus. Our partner in the Philippines is one of the few companies that is authorized to distribute in Manila and Luzon so even with the lock down we can deliver the packages once the containers are released.
Customs Info:
Follow the rules to help avoid box inspection and delay.
Recipients phone number MUST be on every box, our delivery men can only deliver to a person who must accept the box by signing for it and pictures will be taken.
Prohibited and restricted items, both for import and export that is illegal to ship via Balikbayan Box
(Source: US CBP website United States Government, Import and Export 12/17/2010 and Philippine Bureau of Customs) All restricted items are subject to seizure and will be destroyed. The shipper and the consignee will be subject to prosecution.
Balikbayan Box Cargo delivery is a ”Budget“ shipping method, where fast delivery times, express deliveries as well as on-time delivery. Customs inspections, "on Sail" transit delays, weather conditions and other factors beyond our control may lead to delays in delivery. Low shipping Rates as well as secure and reliable delivery within reasonable time are together with other features the most important criteria of this delivery method.
PROHIBITED ITEMS / MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR TRANSPORT
The Company will not accept commercial goods (more than a dozen of any kind) and will not carry: See Below
While we have one of the fastest sailing times (approximately 3 to 4 weeks to reach Manila Harbor from date of departure), our slow down is the Manila Harbor skeleton crew which is now congested due to the China Virus. Our partner in the Philippines is one of the few companies that is authorized to distribute in Manila and Luzon so even with the lock down we can deliver the packages once the containers are released.
Customs Info:
Follow the rules to help avoid box inspection and delay.
Recipients phone number MUST be on every box, our delivery men can only deliver to a person who must accept the box by signing for it and pictures will be taken.
Prohibited and restricted items, both for import and export that is illegal to ship via Balikbayan Box
(Source: US CBP website United States Government, Import and Export 12/17/2010 and Philippine Bureau of Customs) All restricted items are subject to seizure and will be destroyed. The shipper and the consignee will be subject to prosecution.
Balikbayan Box Cargo delivery is a ”Budget“ shipping method, where fast delivery times, express deliveries as well as on-time delivery. Customs inspections, "on Sail" transit delays, weather conditions and other factors beyond our control may lead to delays in delivery. Low shipping Rates as well as secure and reliable delivery within reasonable time are together with other features the most important criteria of this delivery method.
PROHIBITED ITEMS / MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR TRANSPORT
The Company will not accept commercial goods (more than a dozen of any kind) and will not carry: See Below
PHILIPPINE PORTS AUTHORITY (PPA)Marsman Building, Port Area, Manila
PPA Contact Number(s):+632 527-8356, +632 527-4856, +632 527-4853 (Telefax)
Website: www.ppa.gov.ph
PPA Contact Number(s):+632 527-8356, +632 527-4856, +632 527-4853 (Telefax)
Website: www.ppa.gov.ph
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