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How to ship Nepali traditional clothing from Nepal to the Philippines

Ship Nepali traditional clothing from Nepal to the Philippines using iWishBag's Ship for me mailbox service — get a local Nepal address, send your items there, and we handle export, customs duty for the Philippines, and door-to-door delivery in your local currency (PHP).

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Origin
Nepal
Destination
the Philippines
Transit
8-12 days
Currency
PHP (₱)

Last updated 2026-04-29

How to ship Nepali traditional clothing from Nepal to the Philippines

  1. 1

    Sign up for an iWishBag Nepal mailbox

    Create a free iWishBag account and request your dedicated Nepal mailbox address. Use this address as the shipping destination whenever you (or your family or local seller in Nepal) need to consolidate items for international forwarding.

  2. 2

    Send your Nepali traditional clothing to the mailbox

    Have your family, friend, or local seller in Nepal drop off Nepali traditional clothing at the iWishBag mailbox address — by courier, hand delivery, or local marketplace. iWishBag receives, photographs, and stores the items.

  3. 3

    Tell iWishBag where to ship

    Log in, select the items received at your mailbox, and request shipment to the Philippines. Add any documentation we need for customs (gift declaration, content list).

  4. 4

    Get a forwarding quote in PHP

    iWishBag weighs and measures the consolidated parcel and returns a forwarding quote covering international freight, customs duty for the Philippines, and FX — shown in PHP (₱).

  5. 5

    Pay with card or another local method

    Approve the quote and pay using card, Airwallex (USD) — whichever is most convenient for you in the Philippines.

  6. 6

    Door-to-door delivery to the Philippines

    iWishBag handles export from Nepal, international transit, the Philippines customs clearance and last-mile delivery. Typical transit: 8-12 days. You receive door delivery with full tracking.

Why ship Nepali traditional clothing via iWishBag to 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 Nepali traditional clothing

iWishBag forwards traditional Nepali attire — Daura Suruwal, Gunyo Cholo, Dhaka topi, Gurung Kaita, Sherpa wear, and Newari clothing from Nepal to the Philippines using its mailbox + freight network. Whatever your family or local seller in Nepal drops off at the iWishBag mailbox, we consolidate, export, and deliver door-to-door.

Popular Nepali traditional clothing to send to the Philippines

Families in the Philippines regularly forward Nepali traditional clothing home from Nepal. Drop items at your iWishBag Nepal mailbox and we ship them to the Philippines with customs duty and local import taxes pre-calculated into one PHP (₱) price — paid with card and delivered door-to-door in about 8-12 days.

Dhaka topi & shawl set

Apparel · typically around $20 on Nepali traditional clothing

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

Kurta suruwal (tailored)

Apparel · typically around $45 on Nepali traditional clothing

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

Pashmina stole

Apparel · typically around $60 on Nepali traditional clothing

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

  • Daura Suruwal
  • Gunyo Cholo
  • Dhaka Topi
  • Sherpa Wear
  • Newari Wear
  • Traditional

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, Airwallex (USD))

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

How does iWishBag's Ship for me service work in Nepal?+
iWishBag gives you a dedicated mailbox address in Nepal. You (or your family, friend, or local seller in Nepal) drop off Nepali traditional clothing at that address. iWishBag receives, consolidates, exports, and forwards your parcel to the Philippines — handling customs and last-mile delivery end-to-end.
How much does it cost to send Nepali traditional clothing from Nepal to the Philippines?+
You pay international forwarding from Nepal plus the Philippines customs duty (the rate depends on the item's HS code) and any FX — quoted up front in PHP (₱) once iWishBag weighs your consolidated parcel. There are no surprise charges at the Philippines customs, and typical door-to-door delivery is about 8-12 days.
What do people in the Philippines usually order from Nepali traditional clothing?+
Frequent iWishBag orders include Dhaka topi & shawl set (typically around $20 on Nepali traditional clothing), Kurta suruwal (tailored) (typically around $45 on Nepali traditional clothing), Pashmina stole (typically around $60 on Nepali traditional clothing). Each ships from Nepal 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.
Do I need to be in Nepal to use this?+
No. Most customers are diaspora abroad — anyone with family, friends, or a seller in Nepal can use the mailbox. iWishBag receives whatever they drop off.
What does the iWishBag forwarding quote include?+
Every iWishBag forwarding quote is all-inclusive: international freight from Nepal to the Philippines, customs duty, and any FX. Quote shown in PHP. No surprise charges at delivery.
How long does delivery take from Nepal to the Philippines?+
Typical door-to-door delivery from Nepal to the Philippines is 8-12 days after we receive your parcel at the mailbox. Lane times vary slightly by the Philippines customs queue and product category.
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, Airwallex (USD) — quote and payment in PHP.
Can iWishBag forward anything from Nepal?+
Almost. iWishBag forwards the vast majority of items shipped to your Nepal mailbox, including Daura Suruwal, Gunyo Cholo, Dhaka Topi, Sherpa Wear, and more. Restricted items (lithium-only batteries, hazardous materials, certain perishables, fresh dairy/meat) 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 30+ countries continuously since 2014.

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Ready to ship from Nepal?

Get a free iWishBag Nepal mailbox address, send your Nepali traditional clothing there, and have them delivered to the Philippines in about 8-12 days.

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