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Government & Education Refund from Customs

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  1. M_orales2

    M_orales2 One Hit Wonder?

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    This is certainly off topic but as new member seems cannot make my own posts yet.
    Does anybody know if there is a Usd 7,000 duty free allowance when importing our(my Filipina wife and my) possessions in to
    Dumaguete via Cebu. If so, how does oen try and re-claim the initial charge made by the Customs personnel?

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  2. Rye83

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    If you have a relative that hold a high position in Customs then speak to them. Seeing as that is highly unlikely you are left with the following refund procedure:
    1. Buy a mask.
    2. Acquire a firearm.
    3. Go to Customs Office.
    4. Point gun at cashier.
    5. Take money.
    6. Run.
    Hard enough to get a refund in the Philippines....and you're trying to get one from THE most corrupt government agency in an infamously corrupt government. Nothing short of pointing a gun in their face will get your money back.

    My advice: research prices for services prior to paying anyone and test all products prior paying for them. (Don't believe me? Go to buy a lightbulb at a hardware store and watch what happens. Very frustrating. :meh:)

    Once money leaves your hand chances are almost 0 of you ever seeing it again.
     
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  3. hawk263

    hawk263 DI Forum Adept Blood Donor Veteran Army

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    I don't know what visa you are on, but - if you have an SRRV you can import all your personal effects duty free in the first 6 months after issue. ( I brought in a 20ft container - but not cars/motorbikes ). The SRRV requires a deposit in the PRA escrow account, depending on your circumstances, but you can get that back if you then purchase / lease property in the PH. For more detailed info visit the PRA website. I should add that I had no problems at all with the importation (handled by the local agents Goetz in Manila) and nothing was missing on arrival.
     
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  4. DaveD

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    Yes if you have a SRRV visa. You get a one time allowance of duty free import.

    Edit: Darn it I should have read the entire thread before replying AGAIN. Hawk263 already answered the question. :facepalm:
     
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