MOTOR VEHICLES
· The importation of privately owned vehicles (POV's) to the Philippines is very restrictive.
The process is long, requires a great deal of paperwork, and a special import permit is
required. This permit is available only in the Philippines, and can not be issued by an
embassy or consulate office
· CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
· Only returning Filipino residents and foreign embassy diplomats are allowed to import
motor vehicles "Duty Free"
· All motor vehicles must have an Import Authority Permit issued by the Philippine Bureau
of Import Service before the vehicle is shipped.
· Owner must have lived abroad for at least one year and car must have been registered in
his name at least six months if the car is more than three years old, vehicles more than
three years old should be registered under shippers name at least one year prior to
application of the Import Permit
· Failure to comply with above will result in PENALTIES AND CONFISCATION of vehicle
· Auto must arrive within 60 days of customer's arrival
· Destination Agent must be contacted prior to shipping any vehicles
· All vehicles subject to taxes and duties
· Gasoline-fueled cars limited to 2,80 0 cc not over 1,500 kgs
· Right -hand driven vehicles not permitted
· Only one vehicle allowed per family
· Autos five years old or older not permitted
· Banned/unauthorized motor vehicles subject to seizure; owner subject to penalties
· Documents required:
o Original Registration and proof of ownership
o Import Permit from Department of Trade or Bureau of Import
MOTOR VEHICLES
· The importation of privately owned vehicles (POV's) to the Philippines is very restrictive.
The process is long, requires a great deal of paperwork, and a special import permit is
required. This permit is available only in the Philippines, and can not be issued by an
embassy or consulate office
· CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
· Only returning Filipino residents and foreign embassy diplomats are allowed to import
motor vehicles "Duty Free"
· All motor vehicles must have an Import Authority Permit issued by the Philippine Bureau
of Import Service before the vehicle is shipped.
· Owner must have lived abroad for at least one year and car must have been registered in
his name at least six months if the car is more than three years old, vehicles more than
three years old should be registered under shippers name at least one year prior to
application of the Import Permit
· Failure to comply with above will result in PENALTIES AND CONFISCATION of vehicle
· Auto must arrive within 60 days of customer's arrival
· Destination Agent must be contacted prior to shipping any vehicles
· All vehicles subject to taxes and duties
· Gasoline-fueled cars limited to 2,80 0 cc not over 1,500 kgs
· Right -hand driven vehicles not permitted
· Only one vehicle allowed per family
· Autos five years old or older not permitted
· Banned/unauthorized motor vehicles subject to seizure; owner subject to penalties
· Documents required:
o Original Registration and proof of ownership
o Import Permit from Department of Trade or Bureau of Import
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