Import taxes and duties for shipping goods to the Philippines.

Overview of shipping goods to the Philippines.

When shipping goods to the Philippines, the recipient is required to pay import duties, whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. The assessment method is based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, meaning duties and taxes are calculated on the full value of the imported goods, including the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight. In addition to duties, Value Added Tax (VAT) is also levied on shipments to the Philippines.
 

Customs duties and taxes for shipments to the Philippines.

The Philippines levies variable tariffs ranging from 0% to 65%, with an average rate of 10.5%. 
Certain types of goods can be shipped to the Philippines without paying customs duties. Examples include laptop computers and other electronic products.

Sales tax for shipments to the Philippines.

Goods shipped to the Philippines are subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) at a rate of 12%, calculated on the total CIF (Cost, Inclusive, Export) price plus duties (if any).

Minimum import duties for shipments to the Philippines.

In the Philippines, imports of goods valued at USD 15 or less are exempt from customs duties. However, Value Added Tax (VAT) will still be levied.

Other taxes and customs fees for shipments to the Philippines.

Shipments to the Philippines, such as buses, jewelry, alcohol, and tobacco, are subject to an Ad Valorem Tax in addition to import duties and Value Added Tax (VAT). The Ad Valorem Tax rate depends on the components of the product, such as the price of engine components in a vehicle or the amount of alcohol in alcoholic beverages.

Customs office locations and contact information for sending goods to the Philippines.

Further information regarding import declaration procedures and restrictions on shipments to the Philippines can be found on the Philippine Customs website: [website address].  https://client.customs.gov.ph/index.php

How to send goods to the Philippines.

For shipments to the Philippines, SME SHIPPING provides document and parcel delivery services via DHL EXPRESS., FEDEX EXPRESS, TNT EXPRESS, Global Mail, and international sea freight services.