Philippines customs clearance import export

Philippines customs clearance import export

Total declared value of single ticket ≥ 500USD or total weight ≥ 100KG

The recipient must have the import qualification authorized by the local Bureau of Customs Account Management Office to arrange formal customs clearance, otherwise the customs will not deal with it;

If a third-party customs clearance agent is required to handle customs clearance, the recipient shall designate a specific agent company and obtain the permission of the customs before customs clearance;

In addition, the customs will only accept the shipments with DDP checked on the waybill and invoice.

B Total declared value of single ticket ＜ 500 USD and total weight ＜ 100KG

There is no need to apply to the local customs account administration for import qualification;

Commercial invoices must be provided with commercial shipments, and proforma invoices can be provided with private shipments;

The invoice must contain a detailed description of the goods: English name, material, purpose, declared value, etc., otherwise the customs will scrutinize the goods and cause delay.

C Special items

For the shipment of optical discs, CDs, DVDs, USB and hard disk products, the addressee must apply for import clearance with the local Optical Media Board before the shipment arrives at the local customs, otherwise the shipment cannot be imported.

For mobile phones, electronic accessories, electronic products, communication equipment and other products with the function of life or data transmission, the recipient shall apply for the customs clearance license with the local National Telecommunications Commission before the shipment arrives at the local customs. If this document cannot be provided when the shipment arrives, a huge fine will be imposed on the shipment, which shall be borne by the recipient.

Upon notification from the Philippine Customs, the process of importing the Philippines will be changed as follows:

Philippines customs clearance import export process:

All goods with a value of more than USD500 or a weight of no less than 100KG need to go through the formal customs clearance process to import into the Philippines. Before importing goods, the importer must apply to the Bureau of Customers Account Management Office (AMO) department, and the third-party import company must issue the importer's authorization before customs clearance. If the recipient fails to issue relevant certificates, the service provider will be unable to arrange customs clearance.

In case of customs clearance, the recipient must immediately pay customs duties and VAT. After the tariff is generated, the goods that have received the tariff are not allowed to apply for tariff advance payment. For goods with prepaid taxes, it shall be indicated on the waybill and invoice.

3、 Informal customs clearance process in Philippines (express delivery mode):

For goods with declared value less than USD500 or weight less than 100KG, express customs clearance process can be adopted. Importers do not need to apply to Bureau of Customers Account Management Office (AMO). All goods imported in the name of the company shall be accompanied by commercial invoice, and proforma invoice is not accepted. The invoice must contain a detailed description of the goods, otherwise the customs has the right to open the box for inspection of the relevant goods, and customs clearance will be delayed at that time.

Tips for customs clearance in Philippines:

1. Diskettes/CD/DVD/USB/hard disk drives and other products must be submitted to the OMB (Optical Media Board) department for customs clearance. Please ensure that the importer has the corresponding customs clearance capability before the goods are exported;

2. When mobile phones/mechanical products/electronic products (including servers)/communication equipment or related spare parts/data transmission equipment and other products are imported into the Philippines, they must be submitted to NTC (National Telecommunications Commission) for customs clearance. The importer must submit the relevant import license before the goods arrive at the customs, otherwise the customs will impose a high fine on the importer.

After the customer delivers the goods, our company will assume that the goods have met the relevant import requirements and will not review the relevant documents of the goods. If the goods or documents or the importer fails to arrange customs clearance and import according to the above notice, resulting in customs clearance delay, discarding, confiscation and return to the place of shipment, the responsibility and expenses will be borne by the sender