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🇵🇭 China → Philippines

Shipping from China to Philippines

The Philippines imports via Manila and Cebu by sea and Manila by air. We manage Philippine Bureau of Customs clearance and island-wide trucking.

Quick Overview

Applicable Methods

  • Ocean FCL
  • Air Freight
  • Ocean LCL

    • Major Nodes

    • Manila
    • Cebu
    • Manila (MNL)

    Billing Basis

    FCL per container; LCL per CBM; air per chargeable kg.

    To Quote, Provide

  • HS code
  • Weight & volume
  • Delivery city
  • TIN

    • Shipping Methods to Philippines

    Options are matched to this lane — only the modes that realistically serve Philippines are shown.

    Ocean FCL (Manila)

    Containers to Manila, the main gateway.

    Transit: 5–11 days
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    Air Freight

    To MNL.

    Transit: 3–5 days
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    Ocean LCL

    Shared containers via Manila.

    Transit: 7–13 days
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    Shipping Cost to Philippines

    We quote live rather than publish fixed prices — capacity and fuel move daily. Below is what builds your price.

    Cost Components

    • Ocean/air freight
    • Terminal handling
    • Philippine duty (if DDP)
    • Local trucking

    Billing Units

    • Per container
    • Per CBM
    • Per kg (air)

    What Moves Price

    • Container vs CBM
    • Duty rates
    • Inland island distance
    • Fuel surcharges
    Rates change with capacity and fuel. Request a quote for a firm, transparent number — we never publish unverified prices as facts.

    Transit Time to Philippines

    Planning estimates from major Chinese ports/airports. Your quote reflects live routing, schedules and clearance.

    ScopeTypical Transit
    Port to Port (ocean)5–11 days (Manila)
    Airport to Airport (air)3–5 days (MNL)
    Door to Door (all-in)8–16 days all-in
    • Manila handles most cargo; Cebu serves the south.

    Ports & Airports

    Sea Ports

    • Manila
    • Cebu

    Airports

    • Manila (MNL)

    Trucking/roll-on from Manila to the provinces; island delivery adds days.

    Documents & Customs

    Documents You'll Need

    • Commercial invoice
    • Packing list
    • HS code
    • TIN

    Customs Notes for Philippines

    • BOC uses a TIN for importers.
    • Documentation must match declared value.
    Rules change — confirm the latest requirements with a licensed broker or the destination authority before departure.

    Shipping Process

    1. 1Share cargo & city
    2. 2Book & pick up
    3. 3Export clearance & load
    4. 4Transit to Philippines
    5. 5BOC clearance
    6. 6Island delivery

    FAQ — Shipping to Philippines

    Which port is main?+
    Manila is the primary gateway; Cebu serves the Visayas/Mindanao.
    Do I need a TIN?+
    A Philippine TIN is required for commercial import clearance.

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