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How to buy from Rakuten in the Philippines

Buy from Rakuten and have it delivered to the Philippines with iWishBag's Buy & Ship for me service — all-inclusive landed-cost quote in PHP, customs and duty handled, door-to-door delivery in 5-9 days from Japan.

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Origin
Japan
Destination
the Philippines
Transit
5-9 days
Currency
PHP (₱)

Last updated 2026-04-29

How to buy from Rakuten and ship to the Philippines

  1. 1

    Find your Rakuten product

    Browse Rakuten (https://www.rakuten.co.jp) for the item you want. Copy the product URL — iWishBag accepts links from every product page on Rakuten.

  2. 2

    Paste the link into iWishBag's quote form

    Open iWishBag, paste the Rakuten 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, Japan 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, Airwallex (USD) — 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 Rakuten, consolidates it at our Japan 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: 5-9 days from Japan. You receive door delivery with full tracking.

Why buy from Rakuten 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 Rakuten

Rakuten is Japan's largest e-commerce marketplace, popular for authentic Japanese goods, anime, and hard-to-find SKUs. iWishBag forwards from Rakuten 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 Rakuten for the Philippines

Popular Rakuten categories shipped to the Philippines include Electronics, Beauty and Anime. iWishBag buys each order, consolidates it at our Japan 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 5-9 days.

Japanese skincare set

Beauty · typically around $40 on Rakuten

Reaches the Philippines in about 5-9 days — landed cost quoted in PHP before you pay.

Anime scale figure

Collectibles · typically around $65 on Rakuten

Reaches the Philippines in about 5-9 days — landed cost quoted in PHP before you pay.

Casio G-Shock (JP edition)

Watches · typically around $110 on Rakuten

Reaches the Philippines in about 5-9 days — landed cost quoted in PHP before you pay.

  • Electronics
  • Beauty
  • Anime
  • Apparel
  • Food
  • Home

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
5-9 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

Does Rakuten ship directly to the Philippines?+
Most Rakuten sellers are Japan-domestic only — iWishBag consolidates and forwards internationally.
How much does it cost to ship from Rakuten to the Philippines?+
Your total is the Rakuten item price plus international shipping from Japan, 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 5-9 days.
What do people in the Philippines usually order from Rakuten?+
Frequent iWishBag orders include Japanese skincare set (typically around $40 on Rakuten), Anime scale figure (typically around $65 on Rakuten), Casio G-Shock (JP edition) (typically around $110 on Rakuten). Each ships from Japan to the Philippines in about 5-9 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 Rakuten product price, Japan 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 Rakuten to the Philippines?+
Typical door-to-door delivery from Japan to the Philippines is 5-9 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, Airwallex (USD) — quote and payment in PHP.
Can iWishBag buy any product on Rakuten?+
iWishBag can purchase the vast majority of products on Rakuten, including Electronics, Beauty, Anime, Apparel, 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 30+ countries continuously since 2014.

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Paste a Rakuten link, get an all-inclusive landed-cost quote in PHP, and have it delivered to the Philippines in about 5-9 days.

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