questions regarding shipping and customs

[zero_kanipan]

it keeps denying my registration for some reason. im guessing it wants a valid referrer.

edit:
went to another site a friend of mine said to check out for a guide (otakai figure society) however my sign-up is also pending there.

anyway, dug up two articles online. linking here for future reference.

http://liveinthephilippines.com/content/...vercharge/

http://magnetic-rose.net/2009/05/tips-on...in-manila/

basically Airmail option is the cheapest, however it cannot be tracked, risky since it can be stolen and slow. package will be picked up at the local post office.
EMS is faster, however the package can be stopped by customs. fees are higher and theres a chance of "additional" fees requried.

below is a sample calculation

[total USD value of parcel * 10% customs dues] + [total USD value of parcel * 12% VAT] + [PhP 750 customs miscellaneous fees] + [PhP 35 Philpost releasing fee]
So if your item is valued at USD 100, and assuming that the conversion rate is PhP 50 to USD 1, you have to pay: [USD 10] + [USD 12] + [PhP 750] + [PhP 35] = PhP1885. Good luck trying to fish that out of your wallet without weeping silently.

still doing some research and found this. Johnny air cargo. basically a middleman sort of service.

http://melvelscloset.blogspot.com/2011/0...cargo.html