If you are interested in importing goods from China to Philippines properly you are looking for shipping service from China to Philippines; from China to Philippines, we have different shipping ways like air freight, ocean freight (LCL, FCL), Express shipping, Door to Door (DDP) shipping service.
Philippines borders China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Palau, and Vietnam by sea so Philippines have long relationship with china .
The Philippines is officially known as The Republic of the Philippines.
It is an archipelago, consisting of about 7,641 islands, sprawling over approximately 300,000 square kilometers.
These are divided into three major island groups, namely Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
The Philippines has a population of about 100 million.
Every day a lot of people in business from the Philippines traveling to china to buy and import products from China to the Philippines.
If you are looking for a reference to find the best information about shipping from China to the Philippines, here is the best place for you.
In this article, we offer full information about air freight, ocean freight, door to door and express shipping services from china to the Philippines.
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if you want to import any product from China to the Philippines first, you must have a good understanding of customs clearance regulation
As a general rule, importations into the Philippines are subject to customs duties and taxes unless there is a specific legal basis for exemption from duties and taxes.
The import of goods donated from abroad is only exempt from duties and taxes under certain circumstances.
These guidelines explain those circumstances and the procedures which must be followed to avail of function and/or tax exemptions.
They are meant as a guide for senders and recipients of donated goods from abroad.
Importation of donated goods that do not meet the criteria explained in these guidelines are not exempt from duties or taxes and must follow the reasonable Customs laws, rules, regulations, and procedures for the processing of imports.
Import goods to the Philippines are very complicated, so it’s better to use one shipping agent like DDPCH to help you with the shipping and customs clearance process.
but here we are telling you some steps that you need to finish for import your product from china to the Philippines.
Documentary Requirements. Unless and until the Bureau is operating in a paperless environment, the printout of the SAD signed by the declarant and the customs broker, if any, and duly notarized, must be submitted to the Formal Entry Division (FED)or its equivalent office or unit, together with the following documents which shall form an integral part of the Goods
Duty accomplished SDV form. The Bureau shall require the submission of the SDV in the prescribed form or the a printed, electronic copy thereof and should be notarized, until such time the SDV is incorporated in the customs system;
Duty endorsed BL or AWB, or in the absence thereof a, written order (Delivery Order, Telex Release oF Release Order) by the carrier or agent of the vessel or aircraft;
Commercial invoice, letter of credit or any other verifiable the commercial document evidencing payment; in cases where there is no sale for export, by any commercial document indicating the commercial value of the goods;
Packing list, or the commercial invoice, provided, it contains the itemized specific information; and
Documents as may be required by rules and regulations, such as
Import authority, permit clearance, or license for imported goods listed in the official list of regulated goods as posted on the BOC website. For this purpose, the Bureau shall periodically update the official list of regulated goods;
Sanitary and Phytoplankton Import Clearance (SPSIC);
Authority to Release Imported Goods (ATRIG);
Certificate of Origin (for various Free Trade Agreements and Economic Partnership Agreements)
or other Proof of Origin such as Invoice Declaration
by Certified Exporter when the Self Certification System is availed of by contracting countries and
Origin Declaration by Approved Exporter for PH-EFTA FTA;
Advance Ruling, if the ruling was applied in the lodgement of the goods declaration;
LPS or DPS report for bulk or break bulk importations;
TEI, if applicable, and
Other documents as may be required by the Bureau
or existing regulations.
Goods Declaration for Consumption.
Goods of commercial nature with FOB or FCA value of Fifty
Thousand Pesos (Php50,000.00) and above shall be entered through a goods declaration for consumption and cleared under the Formal Entry Process.
Declaration of Goods that is Part for Consumption and Part for Warehousing.
Goods covered by one BL or AWB which are meant in part for consumption and in part for warehousing may both be entered simultaneously for release at the Port of Entry.
Contents of goods Declaration
Except as otherwise provided for in Section 5.7.5 of this CAO covering the-rules on provisional goods declaration, ali goods declaration shall contain the fallowing
Name of the consignee;
Name of the importing vessel or aircraft;
Country of origin;
Port of departure;
Post of destination;
Date of arrival;
The number and marks of packages, or the quantity, if in bulk;
Nature and correct commodity description of the goods contained therein
The description of goods in the goods declaration must be sufficient and specific in detail to enable the goods to be identified for customs valuation, statistical purposes, and classification to the appropriate tariff heading and subheading,
and in such other particulars necessary for the proper assessment and collection of duties and taxes.
The quantity and value of each of the several classes of goods shall be separately declared according to their respective headings and subheadings, and the totals of each heading and subheading shall be duly shown.
If you want to buy the product from China and import it to philippine initially, you must check the prohibited items list
here we make ready a list of prohibited items that can not import to philippine
Prohibited Imports/Exports are goods which are, by their nature, unlawful to be imported or exported. These goods are otherwise called as “contrabands.” As provided under the CMTA, the following are prohibited imports/exports:
If you want to import products from china to Philippine, you must know how much you need to pay as tax and customs fees.
Here is an example of tax calculation for importing goods to Philippine.
آیتم | توضیحات | مقدار |
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هزینه کالا | قیمت خرید کالا | $1,000 |
هزینه حمل و نقل | هزینه ارسال کالا | $200 |
هزینه بیمه | هزینه بیمه کردن کالا در هنگام حملونقل | $30 |
ارزش گمرکی (CIF) | هزینه کالا + هزینه حمل و نقل + هزینه بیمه | $1,230 |
حقوق گمرکی (12% از CIF) | حقوق گمرکی معمولاً بهصورت درصدی از ارزش گمرکی محاسبه میشود. | $147.60 |
مالیات بر ارزش افزوده (VAT، 12% از CIF + حقوق گمرکی) | مالیات بر ارزش افزوده از مجموع ارزش گمرکی و حقوق گمرکی محاسبه میشود. | $165.36 |
کل هزینه واردات | مجموع همه هزینهها و مالیاتها | $1,542.96 |
What is an HS Code?
The HS is one of the most successful instruments developed by the World Customs Organization(WCO) because it addresses a fundamental need of governments: the ability to categorize what is being traded. This enables both decisions on immediate actions for specific goods (for example, duty collections, restrictions, or controls) and the use of the collated information to underpin economic and trade-related policies and planning.
HS Code for short, is a common standard worldwide for describing the type of commodity that is shipped
Explained and operated by the World Customs Organization, the HS Code
China and Philippines both two big countries in world. These 2 countries have very important economic relationships.
Every year thousands of toons product import from china to Philippines
In 2020 Philippines was the number 36 economy in the world in terms of GDP (current US$), the number 38 in total exports, the number 33 in total imports, and the number 46 most complex economy according to the Economic Complexity Index (ECI).
In 2018, the Philippines exported $97.8B and imported $135B, resulting in a negative trade balance of -$36.7B. In 2020, the Philippines’ exports per capita were $917, and its imports per capita were $1.26k.
In August 2020 Philippines export to Japan ($732M), Hong Kong ($659M), China ($599M), USA ($484M), Singapore ($296M), and imported mostly from China ($1.33B), South Korea ($709M), USA($582M), Japan ($517M), and Singapore ($367M).
The most exports are led by Integrated Circuits ($30.7B), Office Machine Parts ($8.89B), Computers and IT equipment ($4.97B), Semiconductor Devices ($3.42B), and Electrical Transformers ($2.48B).
In 2020 the Philippines imported $135B, making it the number 33 trade destination in the world. During the last five reported years, the Philippines’ imports changed by $56.8B from $77.7B in 2013 to $135B in 2018.
The most recent imports of the Philippines are led by Integrated Circuits ($20.1B), Refined Petroleum ($9.22B), Crude Petroleum ($4.79B), Cars ($3.78B), and Planes, Helicopters, and Spacecraft ($2.46B).
The most common import partners for the Philippines are China ($32.3B), South Korea ($12.6B), Japan ($11.6B), Chinese Taipei ($10.2B), and United States ($9.15B).
In 2020, China exported $33.3B to the Philippines.
The main products shipped from China to the Philippines were Refined Petroleum ($2.35B), Integrated Circuits ($1.59B), and Broadcasting Equipment ($1.02B).
During the last 24 years, the exports of China to the Philippines have increased at an annualized rate of 16.2%, from $1.03B in 1995 to $32.3B in 2019.
There are several good reasons to choose Air freight from China to Philippines
Air freight from China to the Philippines is quick – especially if you use a direct service. You can expect shipments by air to arrive in days, while sea freight services inevitably take several weeks.
Air freight from China to Philippines deliveries are charged based on weight rather than volume. They’re typically good value for smaller deliveries
DDPCH will be able to give you a few different options for arranging your air freight delivery, including consols and direct routes, from the main city in china to the main city in Philippines
As long as it is correctly packaged, Air freight from China to Philippines is usually a good way of moving fragile or valuable products. Damage is less likely compared to sea freight
Air freight from China to Philippines is tracked much like passengers on an airplane – security is tight.
we have shipping service to man Philippines city like:
No. | City Name |
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1 | Quezon City |
2 | Manila |
3 | Caloocan |
4 | Davao City |
5 | Cebu |
6 | Zamboanga City |
7 | Taguig |
Philippines each airline have different shipping cost and transit time, but here we give you the best airline, you can choose one of them for air freight service from China to Philippines
Common airlines that carry shipments from China to Philippines are Philippine Airlines, STARLUX Airlines, Korean Air.
Regularly the main city in china has a direct flight to Philippines like
At this moment DDPCH offers air freight service from all major cities in china to these airports in Philippines :
if you want to know the air freight transit time from main china city to Philippines, we suggest u read this table:
From / To | 22kg+ | 100kg+ | 500kg+ | 1000kg+ |
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Air freight from Shenzhen to Quezon City | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
Air freight from Shanghai to Quezon City | 3 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Air freight from Guangzhou to Quezon City | 2.5 | 2 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
Air freight from Beijing to Quezon City | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
Air freight from Hongkong to Quezon City | 4 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
Air freight from Shenzhen to Manila | 3.5 | 3 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Air freight from Shanghai to Manila | 3 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
Air freight from Guangzhou to Manila | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
Air freight from Beijing to Manila | 5 | 4.6 | 4 | 2.4 |
Air freight from Hongkong to Manila | 4 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
Air freight from Shenzhen to Budta | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
Air freight from Shanghai to Budta | 3 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Air freight from Guangzhou to Budta | 2.5 | 2 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
Air freight from Beijing to Budta | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
Air freight from Hongkong to Budta | 4 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
Air freight from Shenzhen to Davao | 3.5 | 3 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Air freight from Shanghai to Davao | 3 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
Air freight from Guangzhou to Davao | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
Air freight from Beijing to Davao | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
Air freight from Hongkong to Davao | 3 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Air freight from Shenzhen to Malingao | 2.5 | 2 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
Air freight from Shanghai to Malingao | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
Air freight from Guangzhou to Malingao | 4 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
Air freight from Beijing to Malingao | 3.5 | 3 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Air freight from Hongkong to Malingao | 3 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
In Iran customs, each product has different customs tariffs, according to HS code and product category customs in Iran, apply new rule and tariff for each product.
in this photo you can see a sample of category and customs tariff :
Air Freight cost from china depends on factors like weight/size of packing/type of goods and airline.
We suggest you ask the seller in china always to make your package smaller, and you can save shipping cost with less volume weight.
May customer asking us about shipping cost from china to Philippines, DDPCH try customers know an average shipping cost from china to Philippines for air cargo
From / To | 22kg+ | 100kg+ | 500kg+ | 1000kg+ |
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Air freight from Shenzhen to Quezon City | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
Air freight from Shanghai to Quezon City | 3 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Air freight from Guangzhou to Quezon City | 2.5 | 2 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
Air freight from Beijing to Quezon City | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
Air freight from Hongkong to Quezon City | 4 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
Air freight from Shenzhen to Manila | 3.5 | 3 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Air freight from Shanghai to Manila | 3 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
Air freight from Guangzhou to Manila | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
Air freight from Beijing to Manila | 5 | 4.6 | 4 | 2.4 |
Air freight from Hongkong to Manila | 4 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
Air freight from Shenzhen to Budta | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
Air freight from Shanghai to Budta | 3 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Air freight from Guangzhou to Budta | 2.5 | 2 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
Air freight from Beijing to Budta | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
Air freight from Hongkong to Budta | 4 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
Air freight from Shenzhen to Davao | 3.5 | 3 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Air freight from Shanghai to Davao | 3 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
Air freight from Guangzhou to Davao | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
Air freight from Beijing to Davao | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
Air freight from Hongkong to Davao | 3 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Air freight from Shenzhen to Malingao | 2.5 | 2 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
Air freight from Shanghai to Malingao | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
Air freight from Guangzhou to Malingao | 4 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
Air freight from Beijing to Malingao | 3.5 | 3 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Air freight from Hongkong to Malingao | 3 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
Every day thousands of container imports or exports from china to Philippines.
If you want to use a sea shipping ( LCL, FCL) service from China to Philippines, you must choose one of these seaports.
Sea Port | Corresponding Sea Port |
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Sea port Isabel | Sea port Amunitan/Aparri |
Sea port Jolo | Sea port Aparri, Luzon |
Sea port Jordan | Sea port Atimonan |
Sea port Jose Panganiban | Sea port Bacolod |
Sea port Laoag, Luzon | Sea port Bacolod, Negros |
Sea port Limay/Bataan | Sea port Basco |
Sea port Manila | Sea port Basilan City, Basilan |
Sea port Mariveles, Luzon | Sea port Bataan, Mariveles |
Sea port Masao | Sea port Batangas, Luzon |
Sea port Masinloc | Sea port Bislig, Mindanao |
Sea port Nasipit Port | Sea port Bugo |
Sea port Olongapo | Sea port Cadiz |
Sea port Ozamis, Mindanao | Sea port Cagayan De Oro |
Sea port Pagbilao | Sea port Cagayan De Oro, Mindanao |
Sea port Polloc | Sea port Calaca |
Sea port Poro/San Fernando | Sea port Cebu City |
Sea port Port Irene | Sea port Claveria |
Sea port Puerto Princesa, Palawan | Sea port Currimao |
Sea port Pulupandan | Sea port Davao |
Sea port Quezon | Sea port Davao, Mindanao |
Sea port Rio Tuba | Sea port Dumaguete |
Sea port San Carlos | Sea port General Santos |
Sea port San Fernando, Luzon | Sea port Gingoog |
Sea port Sangi/Cebu | Sea port Hondagua/Siain |
Sea port Santa Maria | Sea port Iligan, Mindanao |
Sea port Suba-Nipa | Sea port Iloilo |
Sea port Subic Bay | Sea port Isabel |
Sea port Surigao, Mindanao | Sea port Amunitan/Aparri |
Sea port Tabaco/Legaspi | Sea port Aparri, Luzon |
Sea port Tacloban | Sea port Atimonan |
Sea port Tagaloan | Sea port Bacolod |
Sea port Isabel | S |
As you can see the Philippines have more than 100 seaports, but we always suggest to our customers use these five sea port
Because usually shipping costs to these ports with DDPCH is cheaper and the customs process in these in this sea ports is more comfortable than other sea ports.
Transit time and delivery time for ocean freight and sea shipping service from china to Philippines depend on many factors like:
From / To | Port of Manila | Port of Cebu | Batangas Port | Port of Subic | Port of Cagayan de Oro |
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Shanghai | 5 Days | 5 Days | 5 Days | 5 Days | 5 Days |
Shenzhen | 4 Days | 4 Days | 4 Days | 4 Days | 4 Days |
Ningbo | 3 Days | 3 Days | 3 Days | 3 Days | 3 Days |
Guangzhou | 6 Days | 6 Days | 6 Days | 6 Days | 6 Days |
Hong Kong | 3 Days | 3 Days | 3 Days | 30 Days | 3 Days |
Qingdao | 5 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days | 5 Days | 3 Days |
Tianjin | 6 Days | 3 Days | 4 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days |
Xiamen | 5 Days | 6 Days | 3 Days | 3 Days | 5 Days |
Dalian | 6 Days | 3 Days | 6 Days | 6 Days | 4 Days |
Dongguan | 4 Days | 5 Days | 3 Days | 3 Days | 3 Days |
Nanjing | 3 Days | 4 Days | 25 Days | 25 Days | 6 Days |
Ocean freight rate changes very fast and depends on many factors like :
From / To | Port of Manila | Port of Cebu | Batangas Port | Port of Subic | Port of Cagayan de Oro |
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Shanghai | 85 USD | 75 USD | 75 USD | 55 USD | 55 USD |
Shenzhen | 75 USD | 65 USD | 65 USD | 75 USD | 85 USD |
Ningbo | 65 USD | 55 USD | 55 USD | 65 USD | 75 USD |
Guangzhou | 55 USD | 71 USD | 71 USD | 55 USD | 65 USD |
Hong Kong | 71 USD | 70 USD | 70 USD | 71 USD | 55 USD |
Qingdao | 70 USD | 75 USD | 75 USD | 75 USD | 71 USD |
Tianjin | 110 USD | 65 USD | 65 USD | 65 USD | 70 USD |
Xiamen | 120 USD | 55 USD | 55 USD | 65 USD | 110 USD |
Dalian | 110 USD | 71 USD | 75 USD | 55 USD | 120 USD |
Dongguan | 77 USD | 70 USD | 65 USD | 71 USD | 110 USD |
Nanjing | 69 USD | 75 USD | 55 USD | 65 USD | 77 USD |
Air freight and sea freight both have their unique advantages and disadvantages when shipping from China to the Philippines. Air freight is notably faster, often delivering goods within days, making it an ideal choice for time-sensitive or perishable goods. It also offers superior reliability, with fewer delays due to weather conditions or port congestion. However, air freight comes with a higher price tag and stricter limitations on the size and weight of shipments. On the other hand, sea freight is significantly more cost-effective, particularly for bulky or heavy goods. It also has fewer restrictions on the types of goods that can be shipped, making it suitable for a wider range of items. However, sea freight’s transit time is considerably longer, often spanning weeks, and the process can be subject to unexpected delays. Therefore, the decision between air and sea freight largely depends on your specific needs, budget, and timeline.
Door to door shipping is a service where the DDPCH guarantees that the goods will be picked up from and delivered to any location in the Philippines decided by the end customer.
It is different from door-to-port or port-to-port because it begins and ends at specific addresses within cities covered by the DDPCH service.
In Door to Door shipping service from China to Philippines, we do all shipping and customs clearance processes for our customers in Philippines.
Cargo Type | 22kg+ | 100kg+ | 500kg+ | 1000kg+ | Transit Time |
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General Goods | 4 USD | 3.8 USD | 3.5 USD | 3 USD | 6-8 days |
General Goods with Battery | 5 USD | 4 USD | 3.5 USD | 2 USD | 6-8 days |
Brand Goods with Battery | 5 USD | 4.8 USD | 3.5 USD | 2 USD | 6-8 days |
Cosmetic Goods | 4 USD | 3.8 USD | 3 USD | 2 USD | 6-8 days |
Civil Use Virus-Related Goods | 5 USD | 4 USD | 3.5 USD | 2 USD | 6-8 days |
Electronic Cigarette (No Oil) | 5 USD | 4.8 USD | 3.5 USD | 2 USD | 6-8 days |
CCTV / Slab / Mechanical Quartz Watch | 5 USD | 4 USD | 3.5 USD | 2 USD | 6-8 days |
Cargo Type | 1cbm+ | 5cbm+ | 10cbm+ | 20cbm+ | Transit Time |
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General Goods | 80 USD | 60 USD | 45 USD | 40 USD | 7-10 Days |
Brand Goods | 90 USD | 88 USD | 70 USD | 69 USD | 7-10 Days |
General Goods with Battery | 110 USD | 90 USD | 80 USD | 70 USD | 7-10 Days |
Powder | 150 USD | 130 USD | 110 USD | 100 USD | 7-10 Days |
Civil Use Virus-Related Goods | 130 USD | 120 USD | 110 USD | 100 USD | 7-10 Days |
Personal Packages | 150 USD | 130 USD | 110 USD | 100 USD | 7-10 Days |
If you want to know the door to door shipping cost from china to Philippines , please send this document to DDPCH team.
Shipping cost is an essential factor when it comes to shipping overseas. Our mission at DDPCH is to reduce those shipping costs.
You can ask us any questions about shipping from China!
The most common shipping methods include sea freight, air freight, and express courier services.
Shipping times can vary greatly depending on the method. Sea freight can take 2-4 weeks, air freight typically takes 3-5 days, and express couriers can often deliver in 2-3 days.
Yes, both China and the Philippines have restrictions on certain types of goods. It’s important to check the regulations of both countries before shipping.
Reducing package size, using sea freight for non-urgent shipments, and comparing quotes from different shipping companies can help reduce shipping costs.
Transit times can be affected by many factors, including the shipping method (air, sea, rail, or road), customs processes, weather conditions, and logistical issues at ports or transport hubs.
The shipping cost is typically based on the weight and volume of the goods, the shipping method (air, sea, or land), the distance between origin and destination, and any additional services such as insurance or door-to-door delivery.
The maximum weight or size will depend on the shipping method and the shipping company. For air freight and express couriers, there are usually strict limits on size and weight. Sea freight can accommodate much larger and heavier shipments.
A freight forwarder like DDPCH is a company that organizes shipments for individuals or corporations to get goods from the manufacturer or producer to a market or final point of distribution. They can be beneficial in handling complex logistics and paperwork, and can often help you find the best shipping rates.
Express courier services typically deliver within 3-7 days from China to the Philippines, although exact timescales can depend on the specific courier and service level chosen.
You can reduce shipping costs by optimizing your packaging, consolidating shipments, choosing the most cost-effective shipping method, negotiating rates with your shipping provider, or using a freight forwarder.
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