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the Philippines · United States retailer

How to buy from Etsy in the Philippines

No. Etsy does not deliver to the Philippines, so iWishBag buys it for you and ships it there. 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

Etsy doesn't deliver to the Philippines. Paste the product link and iWishBag buys it for you — one all-inclusive PHP price with customs duty for the Philippines included, paid with card, door-to-door in 8-12 days from United States.

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 Etsy and ship to the Philippines

  1. 1

    Find your Etsy product

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

  2. 2

    Paste the link into iWishBag's quote form

    Open iWishBag, paste the Etsy 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 Etsy, 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 Etsy 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 Etsy

Etsy is the global marketplace for handmade, vintage, and unique craft goods. iWishBag forwards from Etsy 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 Etsy for the Philippines

Popular Etsy categories shipped to the Philippines include Handmade, Jewelry and Home Decor. 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.

Personalized name necklace

Jewelry · typically around $35 on Etsy

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

Handmade ceramic mug

Home Decor · typically around $28 on Etsy

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

Custom pet portrait

Art · typically around $60 on Etsy

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

  • Handmade
  • Jewelry
  • Home Decor
  • Art
  • Vintage

iWishBag vs buying from Etsy direct vs other forwarders

iWishBagEtsy directMailbox forwarders (Shipito, MyUS)
Delivers to the PhilippinesYes, door to doorNo, Etsy does not deliver to the PhilippinesYes, via its United States warehouse (California and Oregon)
Who places the orderiWishBag buys it for youNot possibleYou, or Shipito Assisted Purchase: $8.50 per 10 items + 4.3% processing + 8% commission
Import duty and taxIncluded in your quote before you payNot applicableMyUS: collected by the delivering carrier unless you prepay (DDP)
Price you approveOne all-in PHP totalNot applicablePurchase and forwarding fees billed separately

Sources (checked 14 October 2026): Etsy 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 Etsy ship directly to the Philippines?+
No. Etsy does not deliver to the Philippines from its own checkout. iWishBag bridges this by purchasing on your behalf, consolidating at our United States origin warehouse, and forwarding to the Philippines as a single import shipment.
How much does it cost to ship from Etsy to the Philippines?+
Your total is the Etsy 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 Etsy?+
Frequent iWishBag orders include Personalized name necklace (typically around $35 on Etsy), Handmade ceramic mug (typically around $28 on Etsy), Custom pet portrait (typically around $60 on Etsy). 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 Etsy 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 Etsy 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 Etsy?+
iWishBag can purchase the vast majority of products on Etsy, including Handmade, Jewelry, Home Decor, Art, 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 Etsy link, get an all-inclusive landed-cost quote in PHP, and have it delivered to the Philippines in about 8-12 days.