Antiquities → Philippines

Antiquities may require documentation or declaration

Details

Antiquities trade is governed by both domestic cultural property laws and international agreements, including the 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Prope

Documentation required

• Documentation may be required

Leaving with this item

Antiquities export from Philippines is controlled — protected cultural objects need an export permit before leaving the country.

Practical advice

Philippines restricts import of Antiquities. Cultural-property protection is bilateral: both origin export rules and destination import rules apply. Carry provenance documentation demonstrating lawful acquisition and (where applicable) origin-country export licence. Museum-loan and dealer-import categories operate under separate frameworks with pre-approved dealer registration.

Customs authority

Bureau of Customs (BOC) · https://customs.gov.ph