Shipping from Singapore to Philippines

M&P International Freights is a one-stop freight forwarding company that provides shipping from Singapore to Philippines.

Read on to find out more about the commonly shipped items, various shipping methods and duration of shipping between these two countries.

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How long does it take to ship from Singapore to the Philippines?

The shipping period for cargos from Singapore to the Philippines depends on whether you are shipping via sea or air. Typically, it should be as follows:

Types of shipment modes

When it comes to sea shipping, there are two shipping modes available: LCL (Less than Container Load) and FCL (Full Container Load).

  • LCL (Less than Container Load)

    When shipping smaller quantities, LCL is preferred. Under this set-up, your cargo will be consolidated with other shipments in a shared container. The shipper would only pay for the amount of space occupied by their cargo.

  • FCL (Full Container Load)

    FCL is ideal when shipping large volumes. In FCL, the shipper will be paying for the entire container and thus will have the advantage of using all the available space in the container.

On a whole, shipping via FCL tends to be faster as cargo would immediately be delivered from the port to the destination. FCL is also cheaper per cubic metre than LCL.  Nevertheless, when shipping smaller quantities, LCL is more cost-efficient than FCL.

What are the shipping ports available in the Philippines?

The Philippines has more than a hundred ports among the islands in its archipelago. The major shipping ports are

  • Manila International Container Terminal, Manila
  • Port of South Harbor, Manila
  • Cebu Port Authority, Cebu City
  • Mariveles Grain Terminal, Mariveles, Bataan
  • Port of Batangas, Batangas City
  • Port of Davao, Davao City
  • Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City
  • Port of General Santos, General Santos City

What items are commonly being shipped from Singapore to Philippines?

Singapore is one of the top import sources of the Philippines. In 2016, the import amount was pegged at $5.5 billion, making Singapore the 4th major trading partner of the Philippines.

Here are some of the commonly shipped items:

  • Electronic products
  • Mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials
  • Food and live animals
  • Industry machinery and equipment
  • Plastic products

Procedure for shipping from Singapore to the Philippines

  • Register as an importer

    Businesses first need to obtain an Import Clearance Certificate (ICC) from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). Thereafter, importers have to register with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and create an account with the Client Profile Registration System (CPRS).

    The ICC from the BIR is valid for 3 years while the Customs Client Profile Accreditation has to be renewed yearly.

  • Preparation of import documents

    Once their parcels have arrived in the Philippines, businesses must provide the following documents to customs officials:

    • Packing list
    • Import permit
    • Bill of lading
    • Customs import declaration
    • Certificate of origin
    • Invoice

  • Payment of tariffs and taxes

    Generally, the Philippines’ import tariffs can range anywhere between 0 to 65% with a 12% value-added tax (VAT) also levied on all imported goods.

    However, under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), the trading of products between Singapore and Philippines will incur no import duties. Some exceptions to this agreement include:

    • Products found on the General Exceptions (GE) List
    • Items deemed to be ‘temporary exclusions’
    • Sensitive agricultural products

  • Delivery of shipment

    Once customs clearance has been fulfilled at the import country and all outstanding fees have been settled, the shipment will proceed to be delivered to the customer.

Why choose M&P Interational Freights?

  • Experienced and reliable professionals

    With over a decade of experience in this field, our team of professionals will ensure the quick and safe transportation of your cargo in a hassle-free way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The cost of shipping is dependent on factors such as the size of the shipment and type of shipping method used.

Do contact us to learn more about the cost of shipping your cargo.

For the shipping of large volumes of items or bulky cargo, sea freight would typically be the ideal option as it can be 5-6 times cheaper than air freight.

However, air freight is the more cost-effective option for shipping small items.

Goods and services tax (GST) and duty are not imposed on goods exported from Singapore.

Both Singapore and the Philippines are members of ASEAN. Therefore, no taxes are levied on imports between the two countries bar certain exceptions.

Most of the items prohibited from being imported to the Philippines are similar to other nations. The Philippine Tariff and Customs Code prohibit the importation of the following goods:

  • Fire arms, explosives, and weapons of war
  • Products that could be used for abortion
  • Gambling equipment
  • Food and medicine that violates the Food and Drugs Act
  • Narcotics including marijuana, opium, poppies, coca leaves, heroin or any other narcotics or synthetic drugs and drug paraphernalia

Note that the government or any competent authority may also declare other items as prohibited. It is always good to consult your shipping provider on whether your goods are regulated or prohibited from entry to the Philippines.

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