How big is a Balikbayan box?

How big is a Balikbayan box?

The balikbayan boxes come in three standard sizes: Medium: 18 by 16 by 18 inches (46 cm × 41 cm × 46 cm) Large: 18 by 18 by 24 inches (46 cm × 46 cm × 61 cm) Extra large: 24 by 18 by 24 inches (61 cm × 46 cm × 61 cm)

How much do Balikbayan boxes cost?

BALIKBAYAN BOX SHIPPING RATES

What is prohibited in a Balikbayan box?

Items Banned Inside Balikbayan Boxes

• Alcoholic beverages.
• Dismantled Auto Parts (also known as “chop-chop” parts)
• Cultural artifacts and pottery.
• Dog and cat fur.
• Firearms, explosives & guns, including parts of.
• Food products such as cheese, meat.
• Hazardous materials.
• Trophies, gold, Haitian.

How long does a Balikbayan Box stay in customs?

1. How many days does it take to receive balikbayan box? It depends on the shipping agency you have chosen and the type you used (sea or air), however, the least is about a month from the US. However, it will take 2-3 days for customs handling and additional time if you are in provincial areas.

How many kg is Jumbo box?

DHL Big Box: Suitable for packages weighing a maximum of 20 kilograms. DHL Jumbo Box: Can choose jumbo box 5 for shipments weighing up to 10 kilograms or jumbo box 8 for items weighing up to 30 kilograms.

What is the size of jumbo box?

The Jumbo box has a measurement of 24″ (length) x 24″ (width) x 18″ (height) with 1/4″ thickness.

Is there a weight limit for balikbayan box?

That the WEIGHT of a Balikbayan Box SHOULD NOT BE MORE THAN (120 LBS. if properly taped closed) IF IT IS OVER THIS WEIGHT LIMIT IT HAS TO BE ADJUSTED BY THE SENDER, OTHERWISE, When you pack your boxes please DO NOT OVER FILL. As we call it “BUNTIS”.

What is the cheapest way to ship to the Philippines?

The cheapest way to ship to the Philippines is via one of our tracked mail services, such as EMS Parcel Post or DHL eCommerce. These services are generally cheaper than a standard courier service as transit times are longer and they utilize the local postal service in the Philippines to make the final delivery.

Can I put laptop in balikbayan box?

Special items with special provisions include: Electronics – such as televisions, cell phones, computer desktops, laptops, tablets (iPad, Samsung Tab series), gaming consoles (Playstation, Nintendo, Xbox), gaming controllers and remotes, and two-way radios to name a few.

Can I put TV in balikbayan box?

The answer to this question is yes. It is possible to ship LCD television units from abroad to an address in the Philippines. Using sea cargo forwarder service from LBC, it takes between 30 and 60 days for a balikbayan box to arrive at its destination.

Is gold allowed in balikbayan box?

According to the Filipino Times, expats cannot put several banned items inside their Balikbayan box. Below is a list of those banned items. – Any item containing/purely made of gold, silver or other precious metals with no stamp indicating the fineness of the quality of the metals or alloys used.

Is balikbayan box tax free?

According to the Bureau of Customs (BOC), for your balikbayan box to be tax or duty-free, you must be a Qualified Filipino and the total value of the items you send throughout the year should be less than Php 150,000. Anything in excess is subject to duty, VAT and excise tax.

Does Philippine customs open balikbayan boxes?

BOC inspectors will be permitted to open and inspect a balikbayan box or package if it gets suspected as containing restricted items.

How many clothes can you send in balikbayan box?

You cannot send items which are in commercial quantities¹⁰ (a good rule of thumb is not more than 20 items of each kind for consummable goods and not more than 5 items of each kind for non-consummable goods), or send items which are for sale, barter or hire, or those which are prohibited¹¹ or restricted ¹2.

How much is custom clearance fee in Philippines?

CLEARANCE FEE

How many kilograms is a box of cereal?

A box of cereal weighs about 350 (grams / kilograms).