Import duty on Laptops to Philippines (2026)

HS 8471.30.20 · Source: official Philippines tariff schedule · Updated 2026-06-10

TL;DR

Laptops classify under HS 8471.30.20 in Philippines. Import duty 0. On a $1,000 FOB shipment, total taxes due at import ≈ $121 (effective rate ≈ 12%).

Tax breakdown at import

Sample shipment FOB $1,000, origin = China (duty basis: CIF)

TaxRateAmount (USD)Note
Import duty (MFN/FTA)0$0.00
VAT12%$120.60
Total taxes at import12%$120.60as % of CIF

Philippines de minimis

Duty-free below PHP 10,000 (~$180)

CAO 02-2025 effective 2025-05-07; B2C air only, not sea/B2B

~$180 B2C air parcels are tax-free; same-day same-address parcels are aggregated.

As of 2026-06 · See 13-country de minimis tracker

Laptops to other markets

Rates and estimates are for reference only; final assessment rests with destination customs. Verify the exact sub-classification before formal declaration.