Britannia in The Philippines
Britannia can offer you a door to door service to the Philippines, and can either ship your effects by sole use container, or for smaller shipments in a wooden crate (LCL). In addition we can offer a door to door airfreight service to some destinations in the Philippines. Our agents in Manila will arrange customs clearance, and deliver and unpack the effects, including removal of debris on day of delivery.

Importing Personal Effects
Shipments of used household and personal effects can be imported duty free provided the shipper holds the appropriate visa and has obtained a tax exemption from the Department of Finance within 90 days of arrival. Returning residents who have been away more than 6 months must obtain the same exemption, but may pay duty over and above their personal exemption of PhP10,000. All consignments must arrive within 60 days of the shipper. Your local Britannia Member will provide you with detailed customs regulations.

Documentation
Britannia and our agents will assist you with completion of customs formalities. To assist us with this please let us have a copy of your passport (and visa if applicable). The required documentation will be supplied to you on arrival. To avoid any potential additional charges and delays it is advisable that relevant forms are completed and returned promptly to our Agents.

Computer Tracking
Through satellite and computer technology we are able to monitor the progress of your consignment.

Prohibitions and Restrictions
In general it is in your interest not to import the following items:

• Firearms & ammunition
• Inflammable goods & substances
• Plants & plant material
• Foodstuffs, perishables or otherwise
• Alcohol, narcotics and dangerous goods
• Offensive material

Transit Times
Both sole use and crated consignments usually take an average of 6 – 7 weeks. If your final destination is not on the mainland island, delivery may take longer. However, this can vary depending on volumes being shipped, customs or immigration delays and prevailing weather conditions. Sole use container loads take on average 5 – 6 weeks door to door.

Bar Coding
All Groupage consignments will be bar coded before they are loaded into the shipping container. This will ensure that no items are left at origin.

Domestic Pets
Britannia can recommend a specialised shipper of animals to assist you in sending your family pet(s) from home to home. They will coordinate all documentation and necessary veterinary procedures.

Motor Vehicles
The import of Motor Vehicles not exceeding 1500kg/2800cc is permitted providing they have been owned longer than 6 months, and if for a resident, that he has been away continuously for more than a year. However duty can be as high as 200% of book value. We do not recommend shipping your vehicle.

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