The Balikbayan boxes and goods that you wish to send to Philippines through with us, Binger Balikbayan Service, are subject to various regulations. There are export regulations of the Federal Republic of Germany and import regulations of the Republic of the Philippines to be considered.
And there are rules from the Philippine authorities for declarable items or goods that are not intended for commercials sent by their nationals living abroad or former Filipino nationals (Balikbayan).
Following articles are prohibited goods, which are not allowed in a Balikbayan Box.
legal means of currency and securities
easily perishable foods
liquors and Perfumes
prohibited medicines and drugs
gasoline, paints & lacquers, varnishes, solvents and other flammable liquids
acids, filled car batteries
live animals and plants
human organs
arm, weapons and ammunition, explosives
chemicals and radioactive materials
car tires, Automobile, motorcycle, parts or whole
commodities -
* Goods are always considered as commodities by customs if a package contains twelve (12) or more items of the same kind.
If this list is insufficient for you, or should you have any doubts for your goods to be shipped, feel free to inquire us or to any relevant customs offices.