hk blues Posted March 12, 2023 Posted March 12, 2023 Ah, the Philippines. I guess the privilege is for citizens only but there is no system to check this. So, as long as there is no random check no issue. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingpin Posted March 12, 2023 Posted March 12, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, Jollygoodfellow said: I sent all my stuff from Australia tax-free by BB. Nothing from memory on the declaration forms about nationality that I remember. 4 hours ago, Freebie said: how would anyone know if I was a Filipino or Non Filipino. Right here 8 hours ago, mountainside said: https://customs.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Balikbayan-Information-Sheet.pdf Now I'm wondering if the forms were filled out but never checked on arrival, or never filled out before sending. Edited March 12, 2023 by Kingpin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffH Posted March 12, 2023 Posted March 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Kingpin said: Now I'm wondering if the forms were filled out but never checked on arrival, or never filled out before sending. Never saw that form for the balikbayan boxes I got, just a blue/pink 2 layer form for listing the contents in the box (with some sender and receiver details). And tick boxes to say none of 'these things'. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebie Posted March 12, 2023 Posted March 12, 2023 2 hours ago, GeoffH said: Never saw that form for the balikbayan boxes I got, just a blue/pink 2 layer form for listing the contents in the box (with some sender and receiver details). And tick boxes to say none of 'these things'. Same same. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingpin Posted March 12, 2023 Posted March 12, 2023 11 hours ago, GeoffH said: Never saw that form for the balikbayan boxes I got, just a blue/pink 2 layer form for listing the contents in the box (with some sender and receiver details). And tick boxes to say none of 'these things'. It could be just another thing enforced more by / on the US, I wouldn't be surprised. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hounddriver Posted March 12, 2023 Posted March 12, 2023 (edited) This is the strangest form. "You may only avail of the BB Privilege if you are a Qualified Filipino". But then it gives an option for Non-Qualified. Ahhhh! I see it now. We are cherry picking from that link and ignoring the part that says "Anyone can send a Balikbayan Box" My wife sends boxes, as do many members here, but they either pay the duties OR send stuff that is duty free . . . or at least listed as such wink wink. Edited March 12, 2023 by Dave Hounddriver 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingpin Posted March 13, 2023 Posted March 13, 2023 6 hours ago, Dave Hounddriver said: Anyone can send a Balikbayan Box But not tax free "privilege" which is reserved for 6 hours ago, Dave Hounddriver said: "You may only avail of the BB Privilege if you are a Qualified Filipino". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hounddriver Posted March 13, 2023 Posted March 13, 2023 14 hours ago, Kingpin said: But not tax free "privilege" 20 hours ago, Dave Hounddriver said: they either pay the duties OR send stuff that is duty free . . . or at least listed as such wink wink. So you are agreeing with me but wanted to get the last word in. Nyah Nyah! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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