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How to buy from Amazon US in the Philippines
Yes. Amazon US ships to the Philippines itself, but freight and import duty are billed separately. Transit is 8-12 days after dispatch from our United States warehouse. No delivered order on this route yet: your quote adds item price, freight by weight, duty and tax into one PHP total before you pay.
Last verified · Written by Raunak Bohra, Founder & CEO · Reviewed by the iWishBag operations team against delivered orders
Amazon US ships to the Philippines, but freight and import duty land as separate surprises. iWishBag quotes one all-inclusive PHP landed cost, consolidates several orders into one parcel, and delivers door-to-door in 8-12 days.
- Origin
- United States
- Destination
- the Philippines
- Transit
- 8-12 days
- Currency
- PHP (₱)
First published 2026-04-29 · Last verified 2026-10-14
How to buy from Amazon US and ship to the Philippines
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Find your Amazon US product
Browse Amazon US (https://www.amazon.com) for the item you want. Copy the product URL — iWishBag accepts links from every product page on Amazon US.
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Paste the link into iWishBag's quote form
Open iWishBag, paste the Amazon US URL, and pick the Philippines as your delivery destination. Add size, color, and quantity if relevant.
- 3
Get an all-inclusive landed-cost quote in PHP
iWishBag returns the full landed cost — product price, United States domestic shipping (where applicable), international freight, customs duty for the Philippines, and any FX. Quote shown in PHP (₱).
- 4
Pay in PHP with card
Approve the quote and pay using card — whichever is most convenient for you in the Philippines.
- 5
iWishBag buys the product on your behalf
Once payment clears, iWishBag purchases the item from Amazon US, consolidates it at our United States origin warehouse, and prepares it for international shipment.
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Door-to-door delivery to the Philippines
iWishBag handles export, international transit, the Philippines customs clearance and last-mile delivery. Typical transit: 8-12 days from United States. You receive door delivery with full tracking.
Why buy from Amazon US via iWishBag in the Philippines?
Filipino shoppers often need US-direct SKUs from Amazon, Best Buy, Apple, and Walmart that local retailers do not carry.
iWishBag handles Philippines BOC customs documentation and VAT clearance into NAIA.
Last-mile delivery covers Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, and other major cities.
the Philippines customs
The Philippines applies customs duty plus 12% VAT on imports above the de-minimis threshold. iWishBag handles BOC clearance and includes all duties in the quote.
Source: customs.gov.ph
About Amazon US
Amazon US is the world's largest online retailer. iWishBag forwards from Amazon US for shoppers in the Philippines who want access to its catalog without paying for an international account or a freight forwarder separately.
Popular things to buy from Amazon US for the Philippines
Popular Amazon US categories shipped to the Philippines include Electronics, Books and Apparel. iWishBag buys each order, consolidates it at our United States warehouse, and ships to the Philippines with the Philippines customs duty and local import taxes folded into a single PHP (₱) price — paid with card and delivered in about 8-12 days.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen)
Electronics · typically around $249 on Amazon US
Reaches the Philippines in about 8-12 days — landed cost quoted in PHP before you pay.
Kindle Paperwhite
Electronics · typically around $160 on Amazon US
Reaches the Philippines in about 8-12 days — landed cost quoted in PHP before you pay.
Levi's 501 Original jeans
Apparel · typically around $60 on Amazon US
Reaches the Philippines in about 8-12 days — landed cost quoted in PHP before you pay.
- Electronics
- Books
- Apparel
- Home
- Beauty
- Toys
iWishBag vs buying from Amazon US direct vs other forwarders
| iWishBag | Amazon US direct | Mailbox forwarders (Shipito, MyUS) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivers to the Philippines | Yes, door to door | Yes, from Amazon US's own checkout | Yes, via its United States warehouse (California and Oregon) |
| Who places the order | iWishBag buys it for you | You, on the store's checkout | You, or Shipito Assisted Purchase: $8.50 per 10 items + 4.3% processing + 8% commission |
| Import duty and tax | Included in your quote before you pay | Set by the Philippines customs; check the store's checkout terms | MyUS: collected by the delivering carrier unless you prepay (DDP) |
| Price you approve | One all-in PHP total | Item and shipping; duty may follow | Purchase and forwarding fees billed separately |
Sources (checked 14 October 2026): Amazon US website · the Philippines customs (customs.gov.ph) · Shipito Assisted Purchase fees · Shipito warehouse locations · MyUS duties and taxes help. iWishBag delivery times and prices come from delivered orders.
Duties, taxes and delivery to the Philippines
- Duty-free below
- PHP 10,000
- VAT/GST-free below
- PHP 10,000
- Standard VAT/GST
- 12%
- Typical transit
- 8-12 days door-to-door
- You pay in
- PHP (card)
Imports valued at PHP 10,000 or below are exempt from duty and tax under the customs modernization act - one of Southeast Asia's more generous thresholds.
The Philippines applies customs duty plus 12% VAT on imports above the de-minimis threshold. iWishBag handles BOC clearance and includes all duties in the quote.
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Ready to order?
Paste a Amazon US link, get an all-inclusive landed-cost quote in PHP, and have it delivered to the Philippines in about 8-12 days.