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Philippine Import & Customs Guides
Plain-English answers to the questions shoppers ask after clicking "order" on Temu, Shein, AliExpress, Lazada, and Shopee.
Clearance
Why Is My Package Held by Customs in the Philippines?
Temu, Shein, or AliExpress order stuck "for customs clearance"? The real reasons packages are held and what you can do.
Read guide →PaymentHow to Pay Customs Duties and VAT in the Philippines
Your import is over ₱10,000 — now what? A plain guide to how you actually pay duty and 12% VAT, via courier or PHLPOST.
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