🇵🇭 Philippines — restricted items
45 items are documented as restricted for import into Philippines. These items require permits, documentation, quantity limits, or prior approval.
tobacco cigarettes
400 cigarettes or 50 cigars duty-free
Limit: 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco
cash currency
PHP 50,000 limit; foreign currency over USD 10,000 must be declared
Limit: PHP 50,000 / USD 10,000 without declaration
alcohol spirits
2 bottles (1L each) duty-free
Limit: 2 bottles × 1L
vape e cigarette
Regulated under Vaporized Nicotine Products Act
Limit: Personal use
drone consumer
CAAP registration required; strict rules near airports
Limit: Personal use with CAAP registration
codeine medication
Codeine (Medication) may require documentation or declaration
Limit: Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription
adderall medication
Adderall (Medication) may require documentation or declaration
Limit: Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription
testosterone
Testosterone may require documentation or declaration
satellite phone
Satellite Phone may require documentation or declaration
fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit may require documentation or declaration
seeds plants
Seeds & Plants may require documentation or declaration
poppy seeds
Poppy Seeds may require documentation or declaration
electronic cigarette liquid
E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) may require documentation or declaration
antiquities
Antiquities may require documentation or declaration
tramadol medication
Tramadol (Medication) may require documentation or declaration
Limit: Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription
xanax alprazolam
Xanax / Alprazolam may require documentation or declaration
Limit: Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription
vyvanse lisdexamfetamine
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine may require documentation or declaration
Limit: Prohibited — FDA Philippines classifies amphetamine-based stimulants as Dangerous Drug; no personal import authorised
drone batteries
Drone Batteries (LiPo) may require documentation or declaration
Limit: ≤100 Wh in carry-on; 101-160 Wh with airline approval; CAAP follows IATA DGR; declared at immigration for multiple batteries
kratom
Kratom may require documentation or declaration
coral seashells
Coral & Seashells may require documentation or declaration
taxidermy
Taxidermy may require documentation or declaration
used cars
Used Cars may require documentation or declaration
motorcycles
Motorcycles may require documentation or declaration
hemp seeds sterilised
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit when posted to Philippines.
codeine medication
Codeine (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Philippines.
adderall medication
Adderall (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Philippines.
tramadol medication
Tramadol (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Philippines.
gold jewellery
Gold Jewellery requires declaration / permit when posted to Philippines.
meat products
Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Philippines.
dairy products
Dairy Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Philippines.
fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to Philippines.
vape e cigarette
Vape / E-Cigarette requires declaration / permit for personal import into Philippines.
alcohol spirits
Alcohol / Spirits requires declaration / permit for personal import into Philippines.
tobacco cigarettes
Tobacco Cigarettes requires declaration / permit for personal import into Philippines.
hemp seeds sterilised
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Philippines.
codeine medication
Codeine (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Philippines.
adderall medication
Adderall (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Philippines.
tramadol medication
Tramadol (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Philippines.
gold jewellery
Gold Jewellery requires declaration / permit for personal import into Philippines.
coins collectible
Collectible coins (numismatic) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Philippines.
meat products
Meat Products requires declaration / permit for personal import into Philippines.
dairy products
Dairy Products requires declaration / permit for personal import into Philippines.
fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit for personal import into Philippines.
ivory cites
Ivory & CITES-Listed Items requires declaration / permit for personal import into Philippines.
antiquities
Antiquities requires declaration / permit for personal import into Philippines.