ANNEX 4.3–4.8 Cargo Restrictions, Prohibited Goods, and Packaging Policy
Regulated
The restrictions for Items classified as regulated are on a per transaction basis. Restricted items are sometimes acceptable, depending on volume, material or type, composition/contents, or on packaging.
List of Regulated Items via Air
Note that these are considered non-regulated items via land or sea:
Alcoholic beverages are acceptable but only those with an alcohol content of up to 70%.
a. Perfume is acceptable but only up to (1) One Liter per transactions. Several bottles are allowed as long as it will not exceed the maximum (1) One Liter per transaction.
b. Knives, kitchen, and construction tools with sharp edges (i.e. Chisel, rasps, hand saw), and other sharp objects that may be used as deadly weapons are acceptable as long as it is in the original packaging or use proper packaging material that will cover all the sharp edges.
c. Fertilizers and powder toners require a Material Safety Data Sheet (“MSDS”), a detailed information bulletin prepared by the manufacturer or importer of a chemical that describes the physical and chemical properties, physical and health hazards, routes of exposure, precautions for safe handling and use, emergency and first-aid procedures. However, even if You are able to provide the said document, the items are subject for airlines verification, and might be subject for delay or cancellation of order.
d. Original, personal, blank or company CD/DVD/VCD are acceptable with the total maximum quantity of Php10,000.00 per transaction only, and should be properly declared in the point of sale document, waybill, or shipment documentation.
Prohibited Items
Prohibited Items via Air but acceptable via Land and or Sea
These items are prohibited via air for these routes only: NCR to VISMIN & PALAWAN, LUZON to VISMIN & PALAWAN, and VISMIN & PALAWAN to LUZON. See the list as follows:
i. All pressurized items
ii. Solar Panel
iii. Cement
iv. Appliances with Fumes (i.e. Air Conditioner, Refrigerator)
v. Power banks
vi. Hoverboards and other similar self-balancing vehicles (said to run using a high-powered lithium-ion batteries)
vii. Emergency Lights/Rechargeable Lamps, UPS
viii. Spare/recalled batteries and shipping batteries alone are not allowed (Lithium Ion or Lithium Metal)
ix. Grocery Items that are identified to have corrosive components:
x. Salt
xi. Body or Baby Oil
xii. Anything in aerosol form (i.e. Air freshener)
xiii. Fake/Pirated DVDs, VCDs and CDs
xiv. Alarm Devices (gas or battery powered)
xv. Crude Oil
xvi. Cigarette Lighters
xvii. Brake Fluid
xviii. Gasoline
xix. Liquid Chemicals
xx. Liquid Nitrogen
xxi. Hair Coloring
xxii. Kerosene
xxiii. Motor Oil
xxiv. Acids
xxv. Bleach
xxvi. Poisonous Liquids
xxvii. Paint (house paint, tinting paint, spray paints, all kinds of Oil-based paint)
xxviii. Toy guns
xxix. Used/recalled/reconditioned/secondhand motorized parts or engines of automobiles or motorcycles
If at any time we find that you have violated this Policy, We may:
a. Exercise Our right to dispose of or return the item You have shipped as we see fit;
b. Temporarily deactivate your Account(s) and disbursal for two (2) weeks or permanently deactivate your Account(s), at Our discretion;
c. Charge damages arising out of shipping dangerous and illegal goods against your remaining disbursal; and/or
d. File civil, criminal, and administrative cases against you, as we may see fit.
You warrant and undertake that (i) all Items offered by You are compliant with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, and rules regarding the provision of the same including rules and guidelines concerning health and consumer safety, food packaging and accessory items (including but not limited to foodware, plasticware, and other disposable food and restaurant supplies), and sanitation; You will explicitly disclose common allergens in any of Your Items; and (iii) the Items are appropriately and safely packaged in containers suitable for the nature of the Item.
Should an Item be deemed by Us (based on Our sole discretion) to be packaged inappropriately, We reserve the right (but not the obligation) to (i) refuse to fulfill the order; (ii) open and inspect the Item or Package; (iii) repackage the Item; (iv) forward the Item to law enforcement agencies or other government offices; and/or (v) dispose or destroy the Item. Should We exercise any of Our rights under this Section, We shall not be responsible for any loss or damage that may be suffered by You.
For avoidance of doubt, terms under Annex 4 Cargo Restrictions, Prohibited Items, and Packaging Policy supersedes Annex 3 Product Quality Policy
ANNEX 4.3–4.8 Cargo Restrictions, Prohibited Goods, and Packaging Policy