Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Beer → Philippines
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-25
ALLOWED
No specific restrictions for personal beer
Details
No specific restrictions for personal beer. In the reverse direction (taking beer out of Philippines): allowed — Personal beer for own consumption may be exported from Philippines freely; destination-side rules apply on arrival.
Quantity limit
Personal use
Leaving with this item
Personal beer for own consumption may be exported from Philippines freely; destination-side rules apply on arrival.
IATA dangerous goods
Beer is classified under Class 3 — Flammable liquids. Cabin and checked-baggage limits apply on top of customs rules.
Practical advice
Standard beer allowance typically 16L per traveler 18+. Above the allowance, excise + 12% VAT applies.
Customs authority
Bureau of Customs (BOC) · https://customs.gov.ph