Counterfeit Goods → Philippines

Counterfeit Goods import prohibited

Details

Importing counterfeit goods violates intellectual property laws in every country. Customs agencies in the US, EU, UK, Japan, Australia, and elsewhere actively seize counterfeit goods, including personal-use quantities. In some jurisdictions, includin. Enforcement in Philippines carries fines from PHP 100,000 to PHP 10,000,000 under Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165); CMTA s.1401 (smuggling). In the reverse direction (taking counterfeit goods out of Philippines): prohibited — Counterfeit goods are unlawful to export from Philippines — trademark and customs law applies on departure as well as arrival, and carriage risks seizure and fines.

Quantity limit

Any quantity prohibited under IP Code (RA 8293); BOC seizes — buyer may be prosecuted

Documentation required

• No permits available; BOC seizure receipt issued

Leaving with this item

Counterfeit goods are unlawful to export from Philippines — trademark and customs law applies on departure as well as arrival, and carriage risks seizure and fines.

Practical advice

Do not carry counterfeit branded goods into Philippines. Bureau of Customs seizes counterfeits at all ports of entry under IPR enforcement rules; commercial-quantity carriage attracts criminal-trafficking charges in addition to civil forfeiture.

Customs authority

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