Suggestion Best Posts in Thread: Shipping a vehicle to the Philippines

Brian Oinks · Aug 30, 2018

We covered this one on another Forum/Facebook Page a year or so back and from memory; one guy who came from the US mentioned he was stupid and refused to leave his Harley behind as he loved his Bike. A Bike worth almost $8,000USD ended up setting him back around $32,000USD by the time he was extorted for Storage Fees, paid all of the Taxes, Shipping etc. He advised never to try it because you would end up royally screwed and just buy locally.

ShawnM · Aug 5, 2018

Thanks for all the info...need to think about this a bit more as the PI does seem to make things a bit more complicated than they should be. I'll contact that shipper and see if it is actually worth it. I like the vehicle but it would not be difficult to sell and I do have a year or so left on this project and it is not a stretch to think there won't be future projects, with my current company or another one.

Thanks again,

Shawn

Dave_Hounddriver · Aug 2, 2018

ShawnM said: ↑

it is not worth shipping a vehicle to the Philippines; but curious if anyone has actually done it.
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Yes it can be done. I know one who has done it. But the importation of used vehicles is severely limited in Philippines and the illegal ways to do it have been shut down firmly by Duterte. Here are the people who qualify to bring in used vehicles. Click here for a link to an importer who will do it for you if you qualify.

5. WHO IS QUALIFIED TO IMPORT USED MOTOR VEHICLES?
Under Executive Order No. 284 as implemented by BIS, in relation to BSP Circular-Letter, Series of 1995, dated October 19, 1995, the following individuals maybe allowed to bring in used motor vehicles:

1. A returning Filipino or a former Filipino citizen who has stayed abroad for more than a year;
2. An immigrant to the Philippines (shall be at least a holder of a 13G Visa duly issued by the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation).

Provided further that:
1. Only one (1) unit motor vehicle per family is allowed to be brought in. (A motorcycle is considered a motor vehicle for this purpose).
2. The vehicle is registered in his name for at least six (6) months prior to shipment to the Philippines;
3. Proof can be presented that the vehicle was acquired out of the earnings abroad.
6. IS PERSONAL PRESENCE OF THE CAR-OWNER NECESSARY?
Personalpresence by the car-owner of the used motor vehicle is required.

7. IS THERE ANY OTHER RESTRICTION ON THE MOTOR VEHICLE THAT MAY BE BROUGHT IN?
Yes. Whether brand-new or not, the motor vehicle should be left-hand drive.

8. IS THE IMPORTED VEHICLE SUBJECT TO TAXES AND DUTIES?
Yes. Whether brand-new or used, purchased or donated, the imported vehicle is subject to 40% Customs duty, 10% VAT and Ad Valorem Tax from 15% to 100% depending on its piston displacement. Its book value serves as the tax base and not the purchase price nor the acquisition cost. The book value is sourced from universally accepted motor vehicle reference books such as the Red Book, Blue Book, World Book depending on the origin of the imported vehicle.

9. ARE SPARE PARTS SENT WITH THE MOTOR VEHICLE ALSO TAXABLE?
Yes. These are taxed separately.
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Rye83 · Aug 2, 2018

Importation of Used Vehicles to the Philippines – Philippine Consulate General Los Angeles California

Might help.

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