Pepper Spray → Philippines

Pepper Spray import prohibited

Details

Pepper spray is prohibited or heavily restricted in many countries. Canada prohibits it if marketed as a weapon; it is only legal if sold as bear deterrent spray. The UK, Germany, Japan, and much of Asia treat it as a prohibited weapon. Australia and. 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 pepper spray out of Philippines): restricted — Pepper spray may be carried out of Philippines where domestically lawful, but it is forbidden on aircraft cabins and prohibited at many destinations.

Quantity limit

Zero — prohibited without Firearms and Explosives Office clearance

Leaving with this item

Pepper spray may be carried out of Philippines where domestically lawful, but it is forbidden on aircraft cabins and prohibited at many destinations.

Practical advice

Do not carry pepper spray, OC spray, or tear-gas devices into Philippines. Bureau of Customs treats incapacitating sprays as prohibited weapons under the firearms / dangerous-articles regime; seizure plus a fine is the standard response.

Customs authority

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