Prohibited & Restricted Goods You Can’t Ship to the Philippines

1. Electronic Devices

  • Mobile phones
  • 2-way radios
  • All telecommunications equipment (e.g., mobile phones, 2-way radios)

2. Prohibited Items

  • Flammable and dangerous goods (corrosive substances, explosives, toxins, gasoline, motor oil, liquids, or other hazardous materials)
  • Animals and plants
  • Crossbows, arrows, swords, and knives
  • Chemicals (including those in the California Proposition 65 list) and fertilizers
  • Illegal drugs and narcotics
  • All prescription drugs (with or without a prescription)
  • Poisonous products and infectious substances
  • Packages with leaks or strong odors
  • All compressed gases (liquefied, non-liquefied, dissolved) due to high pressure
  • Spare/extra rechargeable batteries and power banks
  • Hazardous materials, hazardous waste (including needles, syringes, or medical wastes)
  • Human or animal remains, organs, embryos, body parts, or cremated remains
  • Items labeled as flammable
  • Currency, banknotes, and other valuables
  • Perishable items, food, medicine, and liquid items
  • Live animals (e.g., birds, fish, insects, reptiles)
  • Dead animals or mounted animals
  • Live plants, plant materials, seeds (including cut flowers)
  • Animal products, human blood, and urine samples
  • Dynamite, gunpowder, ammunition, explosives, firearms, weapons of war, and accessories
  • Tobacco products (raw or finished, cigarettes, vapes, and accessories)
  • Furs or carpets made of animal skin
  • Any product made from animal hide or bone, including dog treats and chew toys

3. Valuables and Financial Items

  • Cash, credit cards, ATM cards, and passbooks
  • Articles of unusual value (such as priceless art, jewelry, collectibles, and antiques)
  • Cultural artifacts, pottery, and ceramic tableware
  • Cash, checks, coins, stamps, negotiable stocks, bonds, bank drafts, and other negotiable instruments equivalent to cash
  • Lottery tickets and gambling devices

4. Perishable and Restricted Items

  • Perishable goods requiring refrigeration
  • Alcohol or alcoholic beverages exceeding 2 bottles
  • Sex toys and related paraphernalia
  • Religious items bearing verses of the Quran
  • Lottery tickets and gambling devices
  • Video machines (VCRs, DVD players, Blu-Ray players) except video game systems