Import machinery and industrial supplies from China to the Philippines
To import machinery or industrial supplies from China into the Philippines: import duty is calculated on the CIF value. Import VAT is 12%. The Philippines has a trade agreement with China (ASEAN–China FTA, RCEP), so many goods enter at reduced or zero duty with a certificate of origin. Key conformity requirement: BPS (for regulated products). Machines must be configured for the local grid: 230 V, 60 Hz.
- Duty basis
- CIF
- Import tax
- VAT 12%
- Trade agreement with China
- ASEAN–China FTA, RCEP
- Conformity
- BPS (for regulated products)
- Grid
- 230 V, 60 Hz
What we handle for buyers in the Philippines
- Factory search, verification and price negotiation in China
- Certificate of origin under the ASEAN–China FTA, RCEP, so you can claim the preferential duty
- Documents the factory must provide for BPS (for regulated products)
- Electrical configuration for 230 V, 60 Hz on machines
- Factory acceptance test with video for machines, batch inspection for supplies
- Export crating, shipping and documents to the Philippines
Does the Philippines have a free trade agreement with China?
Yes: ASEAN–China FTA, RCEP. Many goods enter at reduced or zero duty if they travel with a valid certificate of origin, which we request from the factory with the export documents.
What voltage and frequency do machines need in the Philippines?
The grid in the Philippines is 230 V at 60 Hz. Industrial three-phase voltage varies by site, so we confirm your plant's supply and order the machine configured for it.
Do I need a certificate to import machinery into the Philippines?
The key requirement is BPS (for regulated products). We make sure the factory provides the documents it needs before shipping.
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