TAX FOR TV

orangevanilla
By orangevanilla

Any  filipinos here or anyone tried to bring a 40" or 42" TV to their hometown/ philippines?

was there any taxes and fees when you arrived on your destination? because i was planning to bring a 42" tv to philippines but i am doubtful about whether there will be a tax or no.

By Wild Turkey• 6 Sep 2016 10:28
Wild Turkey

http://customs.gov.ph/privileges/

By Wild Turkey• 6 Sep 2016 10:26
Wild Turkey

Returning Resident. Personal effects and household goods used by him abroad for at least six (6) months and the dutiable value of which is not more than Ten Thousand Pesos (10,000.00) are exempt from duties and taxes. Any amount in excess of P10,000.00 is subject to 50% duty to the first P10,000.00 exemption across the board as provided for under Section 105 (F) of the TCCP.

Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW). In addition to the privileges granted to Returning Residents as described above, an OFW may be allowed to bring in, duty and tax free Ten Thousand (P10,000.00) of USED home appliances, provided:

the quantity is limited to one of each kind;

the privilege has not been enjoyed previously during the calendar year which fact must be declared under oath by the owner;

the owner’s passport is presented at the port/airport of entry;

any amount in excess of P10,000.00 will be subject to duty and tax.

Former Filipino. Professional instruments and implements, tools of trade occupation or employment, wearing apparel, domestic animals, and personal household effects shall be exempt from payment of Customs duties and taxes. Provided that the change of residence was bonafide, the privilege of free entry was never availed of before and that the articles are brought from their former place of abode.

By Molten Metal• 6 Sep 2016 08:46
Molten Metal

If you love somebody / item then don't count the cost my pal .....................

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