🇵🇭How to import into Philippines

These sectors carry their own import requirement in Philippines. For each, a legitimate importer holds the document named below, issued by the named regulator. Ask for it, then verify it at the source.

• pharmaceuticalsRegistration required

  product registration from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Philippines.

  Importer must possess a License to Operate (LTO) as an importer and a Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) from the FDA.

  Official source
• telecom/radio equipmentImport permit required

  conformity certificate from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).

  Importer must apply for a Type Acceptance or Type Approval Certificate via the NTC regional or central office.

  Official source

This is a factual pointer to public rules, not legal advice, and the list is not exhaustive.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a licence to import into Philippines?

It depends on the product. General goods clear Philippines customs without a sector licence, but regulated sectors (pharmaceuticals, telecom/radio equipment) require a specific permit, registration or licence from the regulator named on this page.

How do I check an importer in Philippines is allowed to bring in my product?

Ask the buyer for the import permit or product-registration number for the sector, then confirm it with the named regulator. A genuine importer of regulated goods already holds one; a buyer who cannot produce it may not clear customs.

Is importing a specific product into Philippines ever banned?

Most sectors are permitted with the right licence or registration. Always confirm the current rule with the named regulator before shipping.

Philippines suppliers by sector

Manufacturers and wholesalers based in Philippines, with the open-record facts we hold on each and a link to the free public source behind them.