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the Philippines · United States retailer

How to buy from Apple in the Philippines

Yes. Apple 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.

Get exact price: United States to the Philippines

Last verified · Written by Raunak Bohra, Founder & CEO · Reviewed by the iWishBag operations team against delivered orders

Apple 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 Apple and ship to the Philippines

  1. 1

    Find your Apple product

    Browse Apple (https://www.apple.com/shop) for the item you want. Copy the product URL — iWishBag accepts links from every product page on Apple.

  2. 2

    Paste the link into iWishBag's quote form

    Open iWishBag, paste the Apple URL, and pick the Philippines as your delivery destination. Add size, color, and quantity if relevant.

  3. 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. 4

    Pay in PHP with card

    Approve the quote and pay using card — whichever is most convenient for you in the Philippines.

  5. 5

    iWishBag buys the product on your behalf

    Once payment clears, iWishBag purchases the item from Apple, consolidates it at our United States origin warehouse, and prepares it for international shipment.

  6. 6

    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 Apple 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 Apple

Apple is Apple's official online store for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and accessories. iWishBag forwards from Apple 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 Apple for the Philippines

Popular Apple categories shipped to the Philippines include iPhone, Mac and iPad. 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.

iPhone 16 Pro

Electronics · typically around $999 on Apple

Reaches the Philippines in about 8-12 days — landed cost quoted in PHP before you pay.

AirPods 4

Electronics · typically around $129 on Apple

Reaches the Philippines in about 8-12 days — landed cost quoted in PHP before you pay.

Apple Watch Series 10

Electronics · typically around $399 on Apple

Reaches the Philippines in about 8-12 days — landed cost quoted in PHP before you pay.

  • iPhone
  • Mac
  • iPad
  • Apple Watch
  • AirPods
  • Accessories

iWishBag vs buying from Apple direct vs other forwarders

iWishBagApple directMailbox forwarders (Shipito, MyUS)
Delivers to the PhilippinesYes, door to doorYes, from Apple's own checkoutYes, via its United States warehouse (California and Oregon)
Who places the orderiWishBag buys it for youYou, on the store's checkoutYou, or Shipito Assisted Purchase: $8.50 per 10 items + 4.3% processing + 8% commission
Import duty and taxIncluded in your quote before you paySet by the Philippines customs; check the store's checkout termsMyUS: collected by the delivering carrier unless you prepay (DDP)
Price you approveOne all-in PHP totalItem and shipping; duty may followPurchase and forwarding fees billed separately

Sources (checked 14 October 2026): Apple 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.

De-minimis thresholds for 60+ countries

Frequently asked questions

Does Apple ship directly to the Philippines?+
Yes. Apple delivers to the Philippines from its own checkout, but international freight, customs duty and card FX are charged separately and often only at delivery. iWishBag quotes one all-inclusive PHP landed cost up front, consolidates several Apple orders into one parcel, and handles customs clearance in the Philippines for you.
How much does it cost to ship from Apple to the Philippines?+
Your total is the Apple item price plus international shipping from United States, the Philippines customs duty (the rate depends on the product's HS code), and any FX — all shown up front in PHP (₱). iWishBag calculates the exact landed cost before you pay, so there are no surprise charges at the Philippines customs. Delivery runs about 8-12 days.
What do people in the Philippines usually order from Apple?+
Frequent iWishBag orders include iPhone 16 Pro (typically around $999 on Apple), AirPods 4 (typically around $129 on Apple), Apple Watch Series 10 (typically around $399 on Apple). Each ships from United States to the Philippines in about 8-12 days, with the full landed cost — item price, freight, the Philippines customs duty and FX — quoted up front in PHP (₱) before you pay.
What does the iWishBag quote include?+
Every iWishBag quote for the Philippines is all-inclusive: the Apple product price, United States domestic shipping (where applicable), international freight to the Philippines, customs duty, and any FX conversion. There are no surprise charges at delivery.
How long does delivery take from Apple to the Philippines?+
Typical door-to-door delivery from United States to the Philippines is 8-12 days from payment. Lane times vary slightly by category and the Philippines customs queue.
How is customs duty calculated for the Philippines?+
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)
Which payment methods does iWishBag accept in the Philippines?+
iWishBag accepts card — quote and payment in PHP.
Can iWishBag buy any product on Apple?+
iWishBag can purchase the vast majority of products on Apple, including iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, and more. Restricted items (lithium-only batteries, hazardous materials, certain perishables) are evaluated case by case.
Is iWishBag a legitimate company?+
Yes. iWishBag is operated by IWISHBAG PTE LTD (Singapore UEN 202347947E), founded in 2014 by Raunak Bohra and headquartered at 2 Venture Drive, Vision Exchange, Singapore. iWishBag has served customers across 80+ countries continuously since 2014.

Ready to order?

Paste a Apple link, get an all-inclusive landed-cost quote in PHP, and have it delivered to the Philippines in about 8-12 days.