🇵🇭 Philippines
ASIA PACIFIC
Bureau of Customs (BOC)
12%
Duty-Free Allowances
| Category | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 2L |
| Cigarettes | 400 |
| Personal goods value | US$200 |
| Duty-free: 2L alcohol, 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco per adult. Balikbayan boxes (large boxes sent by overseas Filipinos) valued at PHP 150,000 (~USD $2,700) or less are exempt from duties and taxes (once per year per sender). Arriving passengers may bring in PHP 10,000 (~USD $175) in general goods duty-free. | |
Duty-free: 2L alcohol, 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco per adult. Balikbayan boxes (large boxes sent by overseas Filipinos) valued at PHP 150,000 (~USD $2,700) or less are exempt from duties and taxes (once per year per sender). Arriving passengers may bring in PHP 10,000 (~USD $175) in general goods duty-free.
Cash Declaration Threshold
US$10,000
Local currency equivalent: PHP
Travelers carrying cash, traveler's cheques, or negotiable instruments above this threshold must declare them at customs on arrival.
Special Notes
- 01Balikbayan boxes are a significant feature — overseas Filipinos can send large tax-free packages home.
- 02The Philippines Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA, RA 10863) governs customs.
- 03VAT is 12% and applies to most imported goods.
- 04The Philippines is part of ASEAN and benefits from ATIGA rates.
- 05DHL, FedEx, and other couriers must file a formal entry for packages over PHP 10,000.
- 06Anti-Dummy Law restricts foreign nationals from importing certain goods for resale.
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