Tramadol (Medication) → Philippines

Tramadol (Medication) may require documentation or declaration

Details

Tramadol is widely prescribed globally but is subject to varying levels of control and is a common item seized at international borders. Egypt, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia treat tramadol as a narcotic and have prosecuted travelers for possession, even. Enforcement in Philippines carries fines from PHP 5,000 to PHP 500,000 under Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) 2016 s.1400 (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

Quantity limit

Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription

Documentation required

• Documentation may be required

Leaving with this item

Tramadol is a controlled opioid analgesic subject to personal-export limits when leaving Philippines.

Practical advice

Carry in original container with prescription label + doctor's letter. Bureau of Customs (BOC) may require destination authority pre-approval (Yakkan-Shoumei for Japan, HSA for Singapore, FDA for Thailand, MOH for UAE). Declare at Red Channel.

Customs authority

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