One of the most popular golfing destinations in the world is right here in the Philippines. Not only do the country’s golf courses have some of the most amazing features anywhere in the world, but the entire country is a golfer’s paradise.
Unfortunately, not all citizens can enjoy the country’s beautiful golf terrain, as there are some restrictions when it comes to importing golf clubs from other countries. Luckily, there is a solution. Through this blog post, we will discuss how to send golf clubs to the Philippines. We will cover everything from the process of receiving the clubs, to the equipment needed, to provide a complete guide for anyone who is interested in taking up golf at least once in their life.
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The Process Of Sending Golf Clubs To The Philippines
As a business, we get asked this question a lot: how to send golf clubs to Philippines? Unfortunately, not all of our customers are aware of the complications that come with shipping golf clubs to a foreign country. To help remedy this, we have decided to write this blog post, which will provide a complete overview of the process of sending golf clubs to the Philippines. We will cover everything from the paperwork needed, to the restrictions that you will have to be aware of, to the overall costs involved.
Know Your Customer
One of the first things you need to do before shipping anything to the Philippines is to get a proper authorization from the country’s Customs Authority. As the name suggests, this is the agency responsible for ensuring that things imported into the country comply with applicable laws and regulations. One of the most important things you need to do is to determine the category of golf club you will be shipping. In most cases, you will have to classify the club as either a power tool or a sport utility vehicle. In some other cases, you will have to declare it as ‘golf equipment’. This last one is quite the gray area, as the rules are a little ambiguous. In any case, make sure you are aware of the proper classification of any item you are importing.
The Import Duties
When you get your authorization from the Customs Authority, you will need to prepare an Import Declaration. This is an official document, which has to be filled out in detail. On the plus side, the process is fairly straightforward and you will not have to pay additional fees at the time of import. On the downside, you have to pay a 10% import duty on all golf clubs when they arrive in the country. This is apart from any other fees that may come up, such as the value-added tax (VAT) or the goods and services tax (GST). You can, however, get a refund for this 10% once you have provided the proper documentation at the time of export. In most cases, getting the refund will not be a problem, but it can take some time.
Packing
When it comes to packing your golf clubs for shipment, you have several options. You can either pack them individually in your carton or you can pack them in a set, according to your requirements. If you are individually packing the clubs, make sure you label them properly, as even a slight marking could result in hundreds of dollars in fees at the time of delivery.
The Documentary Proof
As we mentioned above, an import duty of 10% applies to all golf clubs imported into the country. To avoid any misunderstanding, you will have to provide the Customs Authority with documentary proof that the golf club is intended for personal use. This could be in the form of an import permit, individual import declaration, or a certified copy of your passport. In most cases, providing such documentation will not pose any problems, but in some instances, you may have to pay additional fees to get it authorized. If this is the case, you will need to consult a customs attorney to get legal advice about what to do.
Where To Ship
After getting all the proper documentation in place, you need to decide where you will ship your golf clubs. The most convenient places for you to ship are California, Massachusetts, and New York, as these are the only three states in the country that do not charge any import fees. If you are looking to take advantage of the 10% discount, you will need to ship your clubs to one of these three states. If you are looking to avoid any fees, you will need to ship your clubs to an atoll in the South Pacific. Make sure you notify the Customs Authority of your choice, as you will need to find out what procedures you need to follow to ensure your shipment is not flagged and stopped by the authorities.
Cost Of Shipping
Depending on where you choose to ship your clubs, the cost of shipping can vary. The above areas are the most expensive ones to ship to, as they require you to pay for both the importation as well as the exportation of the goods. The cost of shipping to an atoll in the South Pacific region is quite high, as you have to pay for the entire transport from the airport to your final destination. Of course, you have to pay for all the importation fees, as well as the additional fees for the VAT and GST. One of the safest places to ship your clubs is to your local post office, as the cost of shipping is only the cost of the box and the postage. In most cases, you will not have to pay any additional fees at all when shipping to your local post office.
As you can see, shipping golf clubs is not as easy as it seems. You have to be aware of a number of rules and regulations, as well as how much everything costs, in order to get the procedure right. Even then, you may have to consult a customs attorney to get all the proper documentation in order. Once you finally get all the required documents in place, you will need to pack your items properly and ship them to one of the three states mentioned above. From there, you will need to inform the Customs Authority of your choice, as you will not receive any kind of refund for the 10% import duty. The cost of shipping to your local post office is extremely affordable, as you are only paying for the box and the postage. If you are looking for an easy way to send cash to the Philippines, then you can consider sending a check or money order through international mail, as these are the only two ways to send money to the country and they are both quite easy.