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How long does it take to ship cargo by sea to the Philippines?

To give you an idea of how long it might take for your cargo to arrive, air shipments from a major international airport anywhere in the world can reach the Philippines in three to eight days. Your freight will be at sea much longer than that. Ocean shipping takes at least seven days\u2014and as many as 46 days.

Is balikbayan box taxable?

According to the Bureau of Customs (BOC), for your balikbayan box to be tax or duty-free, you must be a Qualified Filipino and the total value of the items you send throughout the year should be less than Php 150,000. Anything in excess is subject to duty, VAT and excise tax.

What details to put in balikbayan box?

This is also good for insurance purposes, too. Label your balikbayan box \u2013 write the recipient's name and address neatly and legibly. Include important information such as the recipient's contact details (mobile phone, landline phone) and detailed description or map sketch if recipient lives in a hard to find location.

What can you not put in a balikbayan box?

What not to send Alcohol/alcoholic drinks. Automobile/motorcycle, parts or whole. Ceramic tableware. Cultural artifacts and pottery. Defense articles or items with military or proliferation applications. Products containing dog or cat fur, as well as animal hide. Drug paraphernalia (unless prescribed for medical conditions)

What can I put in my balikbayan box?

The balikbayan box is a big part of the culture of OFW families and Filipinos abroad. Often, these boxes are full of gifts for each member of the family. They may be full of popular brands of shoes, educational toys, stuffed toys, remote control cars, and even health supplements.

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Can I put oil in balikbayan box?

Avoid placing large liquid items (fabric conditioner, oil, liquid detergent inside your balikbayan box as accidetal spillage will ruin the entire box contents.

Can I track my balikbayan box?

The Bureau of Customs has launched a Balikbayan Box Tracker, a simple and hassle-free way of tracking your boxes from abroad online. Just make sure you know the Bill of Lading (BL) number of the shipment your box is in or the Tracking Number. To find out the status of your box, please click the link below.

How can I track my balikbayan box in the Philippines?

\u201cTo access the balikbayan box tracker, go to the Bureau of Customs website\u2014www.customs.gov.ph \u2014and click on the Balikbayan Box Tracker banner,\u201d he said. The tracker \u201ccontains the names of the foreign forwarder and the local forwarder or broker, entry date, clearance date and current status (of the shipment).\u201d

How many days before the balikbayan box will receive?

How many days does it take to receive balikbayan box? It depends on the shipping agency you have chosen and the type you used (sea or air), however, the least is about a month from the US. However, it will take 2-3 days for customs handling and additional time if you are in provincial areas.

Do customs check balikbayan boxes?

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued revised rules on balikbayan box shipments, subjecting them to mandatory x-ray scanning instead of arbitrary physical inspection.

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