Key facts
- Currency
- Philippine Peso (PHP)
- Import VAT/GST
- VAT 12%
- Customs tariff
- Own national tariff
- Last updated
- 11 October 2026
Summary
The Philippines charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 12%. The Philippines uses the Philippine peso (PHP).
Currency and customs tariff
The Philippines uses the Philippine peso (PHP).
Import VAT and other taxes in the Philippines
The Philippines charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 12%.
What changed recently
The newest release on this page, the import taxes for the Philippines, went live on border.bot on 11 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does the Philippines use for customs?
The Philippines uses the Philippine peso (PHP).
What is the VAT rate on imports into the Philippines?
The Philippines charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 12%.
Sources and updates
The import taxes for the Philippines come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.