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Import and Export laws of Philippines
Philippines is a medium sized country with around 103M Philippine. Official languages are Filipino and English. Philippines uses metric system (kilograms, centimeters, Β°C). Time zone is UTC+08:00. Currency used in Philippines is Philippine Peso (PHP).
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Import Regulation
Tobacco π¬
2 reams of tobacco; and
2 tins of tobacco.
Currency π΅
Travellers may only import funds exceeding ?10,000 with permission from the Bank Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Funds of US$10,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency, or over must be declared to the customs authorities.
Prohibited β
Dynamite, gunpowder, and other explosives.
Firearms, ammunitions, and weapons of war.
Written of printed articles in any form containing any matter advocating or inciting treason against the government of the Philippines.
Written of printed articles in any form containing any threat to take the life of, or inflict bodily harm upon any person in the Philippines.
Prints articles, films, and other media of an obscene or immoral character.
Objects or medicines intended or adaptable for illegal abortions, and related publications.
Narcotics.
Restricted β οΈ
Pets must be accompanied by a health certificate from the relevant government agency at the port of origin. For further information, please visitPet/Animals & Household Plants.
Pet fish require an import permit from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
Plants and their derivative products, such as fruit, must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate from the relevant government agency at the port of origin. For further information, please visitPet/Animals & Household Plants.
Animals and their derivative products require an import permit.
Other rules βΉοΈ
Filipino nationals 18 years or over may bring in other goods duty free up to the value of US$2000, and up to the value of US$250 for Filipino nationals under 18.
Other travellers 18 years or over may bring in other goods duty free up to the value of US$1000, and up to the value of US$250 for travellers under 18.
Export Regulation
Prohibited β
See prohibited import list.
Restricted β οΈ
Travellers may only export funds exceeding ?10,000 with permission from the Bank Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Funds of US$10,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency, or over must be declared to the customs authorities.
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