Send Parcels to The Philippines

DELIVERING TO THE PHILIPPINES

PACK & SEND has an impressive range of packing and shipping services, including end-to-end tracking, offering you peace of mind for all your international shipping needs. 

If you have family and friends in The Philippines, or perhaps you’re relocating there or starting a new business venture, we’ll get your cargo on the move, handling the entire process for you.   

Whatever the mission, PACK & SEND offers a competitive range of secure packing and delivery solutions, tailored to your needs. 

CUSTOMS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PHILIPPINES

Before sending goods to The Philippines, make sure you understand the nation’s import regulations.

All deliveries to The Philippines from the UK require customs documentation. This will be a commercial invoice. Your courier service will be able to provide these documents for you.

These must be completed accurately to avoid delays in shipping or – at worst – your parcel being returned to you or destroyed.

Include as much detail as possible when completing customs documents. For example, don’t simply write ‘clothes’. Instead, specify ‘2 red T-shirts, made in England’. This helps speed up customs checks when your package arrives in the country.

Some packages may be exempt from customs charges – like personal effects and items intended as gifts – provided they meet the Philippines’ import regulations. Parcels valued under PHP 10,000 may also be exempt from import charges.

Make sure your package qualifies for the Customs Duty and VAT-free allowance by following the shipping instructions issued by the Philippine Bureau of Customs.

Some common mistakes include:

• Not filling in the paperwork correctly (e.g., putting information in the wrong place or missing sections entirely)
• Trying to send prohibited or restricted items
• Being too vague or not providing enough detail on your items – e.g., instead of just saying ‘clothes’, state ‘2 x men’s cotton shirts, made in France’
• Sending items without the correct licences and certificates

PACK & SEND understands what it takes to meet the import criteria of The Philippines and works closely with clients to make sure their cargo is fully compliant.

SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS TO THE PHILIPPINES

Take time to understand exactly what items can be imported, in what quantities, and which items are prohibited. Always check restricted items and size or quantity allowances before sending, as prohibited items may be destroyed or returned to you at a charge.

For example, most weapons and firearms are also prohibited, while meat, milk, and dairy products are subject to restrictions too.

If you’re unsure whether your items are permitted, contact the Philippine Bureau of Customs.

ADDRESSING PARCELS TO THE PHILIPPINES

When addressing a letter or parcel to The Philippines, put the recipient’s name on the first line, the house number and street name on the second line, the district or barangay on the next line, the postcode on the following line, the city on the next line, then the province, followed by PHILIPPINES in capital letters on the last line.

For example:
Recipient’s name
7200 Nangka Street
PHHC Camarin Area D
Brgy. 129
Caloocan City
Metro Manila 1733
PHILIPPINES

Note: Address details should be confirmed for accuracy with the recipient, as the example may not fully reflect the latest postal format.

Include your return address on the opposite side of the package to the delivery address.

SAFE AND SECURE DELIVERY

At PACK & SEND, we pride ourselves on delivering your awkward, outsize or valuable parcels to The Philippines, safely and securely. 

Our bespoke packing and shipping service means you can trust that your items will arrive in perfect condition. 

We always aim to get a signature upon receipt of the package, too, giving you additional peace of mind of safe delivery. 

Whatever you’re sending, make sure it’s protected. With PACK & SEND’s comprehensive loss or damage cover, your packages are fully protected.