Discusses the prevalence and reliability of express delivery firms within the country, time from large U.S. cities, and relevant customs procedures, including de minimis amounts.
Last Published: 7/18/2019

Major global express delivery firms are actively doing business in the Philippines.  Average delivery time from large U.S. cities is three days.  However, it may take longer depending on specific origin and destination, customs clearance procedures, and express delivery service capabilities.

Under Republic Act 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) of 2016, the Philippines increased its de minimis level (previously at PhP10.00) to PhP10,000 or approximately US$200.  The Philippine Bureau of Customs has published a guide for MSME’s for de minimis importation: http://customs.gov.ph/infographic-quick-guide-to-de-minimis-importation/.

All other import shipments are processed through the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC).  Philippine importers are required to work with a Customs Broker and cannot transact with the BOC directly.
 

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