Temu Philippines
Temu Import Tax Philippines – Will You Pay Customs?
Temu ships directly from China. Low-value orders often qualify for the ₱10,000 de minimis exemption — but if you order in bulk or high-value items, customs duty and VAT may apply. Calculate your estimate below.
Estimate for guidance only — not an official BOC assessment or legal/tax advice. Actual duties depend on HS/AHTN classification and BOC valuation. Verify with the Bureau of Customs.
How Temu orders are taxed in the Philippines
Temu is a Chinese marketplace that ships packages internationally via couriers like SPX, Ninja Van, or J&T. Since packages originate outside the Philippines, they are subject to Bureau of Customs (BOC) assessment upon arrival.
Under CAO No. 02-2025, shipments with a total dutiable value (FOB/FCA) at or below ₱10,000 are exempt from customs duty and VAT. Most small Temu orders fall under this threshold.
However, if you order multiple packages to the same address arriving on the same day, the BOC may consolidate them and assess the combined value — potentially pushing you above ₱10,000.
For orders above ₱10,000 CIF value, expect customs duty (typically 10–15% depending on product type) plus 12% VAT on the combined CIF + duty amount.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I pay import tax on Temu orders to the Philippines?
- Temu ships from China, so orders are imports. If the goods (FOB) value is ₱10,000 or below, there is no customs duty or VAT. Above ₱10,000, customs duty on the CIF value plus 12% VAT apply.
- Are most small Temu orders tax-free?
- Many small Temu orders fall under the ₱10,000 FOB de minimis and are exempt from duty and VAT, though your courier may still add a small processing or handling fee.
- Can ordering several Temu items trigger import tax?
- Yes. Under the same-day consolidation rule, parcels arriving the same day to the same address may be combined. If the total FOB value exceeds ₱10,000, the shipment becomes taxable.
- Does Temu shipping count toward the ₱10,000 limit?
- No. The threshold is checked on the goods FOB value only, excluding shipping and insurance. Shipping is added to the CIF value used for duty and VAT once the order is taxable.