Pocket Knife → Philippines

Pocket Knife import prohibited

Details

Pocket Knife import prohibited. Enforcement in Philippines carries fines from PHP 100,000 to PHP 10,000,000 under Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165); CMTA s.1401 (smuggling). In the reverse direction (taking pocket knife out of Philippines): allowed — Pocket knives may be exported from Philippines in checked baggage; carry laws at the destination govern what you may do with them on arrival.

Leaving with this item

Pocket knives may be exported from Philippines in checked baggage; carry laws at the destination govern what you may do with them on arrival.

Practical advice

Do not bring pocket knife to this country. Penalties may be severe. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.

Customs authority

Bureau of Customs (BOC) · https://customs.gov.ph