WHO ARE ENTITLED TO DUTY FREE SHOPPING
PRIVILEGES?
All passengers arriving from abroad
are entitled, subject to the limitation in A2.6 and the conditions
in A2.7.
All passengers arriving from abroad can avail of the privilege within
forty-eight (48) hours from date of arrival, upon presentation of
valid passport, flight ticket and boarding pass.
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WHAT ARE THE LIMITS TO DUTY FREE PRIVILEGES?
a) Limits as to amount:
1. Balikbayans- 18 years old & above – US$2,000 Minors (below
18 years) – US$250.
2. All other Passengers- 18 years old & above – US$1,000 Minors
(below 18 years) – US$250.
b) Limits as to quantity:
1. Cigarettes – two (2) reams
2. Tobacco – two (2) tins
3. Liquor and/or wine – two (2) bottles
4. Non-consumable items of each kind whose value exceeds US$200.00
– only one (1).
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CAN A FREQUENT TRAVELLER AVAIL OF
THE PRIVILEGE EVERYTIME HE/SHE TRAVELS?
Yes, but the total purchase for
any calendar year must not exceed Ten Thousand US Dollars (US$10,000.)
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WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO
DUTY FREE SHOPPING?
The duty-free shopping shall be
subject to the following conditions:
a) Purchase shall only be made in the United States dollars (US$)
or other acceptable foreign currencies;
b) Purchases shall be made within forty-eight (48) hours from date
of arrival;
c) The privilege is non-transferrable. Purchases shall be made personally
by the passenger himself;
d) The Balikbayan privilege can be availed of only once a year and
if the Balikbayan arrives again within the year, he/she will be considered
a regular passenger for shopping purposes;
e) A minor can purchase consumable items only. A minor cannot purchase
liquors, wines, cigarettes, electronics, and home appliances;
f) A tourist can purchase electronics and home appliances but the
purchases shall be subject to payment of duties and taxes.
