सीमा शुल्क (कस्टम्स) गाइड: 🇵🇭 फिलीपींस

“(a) Balikbayan boxes shall contain personal and household effects only and shall neither be in commercial quantities nor intended for barter, sale or for hire; (b) The FCA value of which shall not exceed PHP 150,000; (c) This privilege can only be availed up to 3 times in a calendar year”

“…(iii) PHP 150,000 for those who have stayed in abroad for less than 5 years and have not availed of this privilege within 6 months prior to their arrival.”

“Prohibited goods, Restricted goods unauthorized by law or regulation, and Regulated goods without necessary permits are not allowed in Balikbayan boxes.”

“FDA-DOH regulated products may be brought in without prior FDA clearance provided they are (a) for personal use, (b) in quantities not exceeding the limits in the circular, and (c) brought in passenger baggage, balikbayan boxes, or parcels.”

“The imported quantity or volume should correspond to the quantity or volume specified in the prescription with the corresponding physician's PRC License number, or its equivalent for prescriptions issued by foreign physicians.”

“Dangerous drugs, controlled precursors and essential chemicals are subject to the regulations of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).”