PROHIBITED ITEMS VIA SEA CARGO
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Illegal drugs and medicine
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Monies and cash
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Credit card / sim card / prepaid cards
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Firearms, explosives and toy guns
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Fireworks
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Jewelries
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Exotic leather items made of animal skin
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Antiques and priceless arts
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Pornographic materials (photos, magazines and videos)
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Fake leather goods (such as high end signature brands)
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Liquors and alcoholic beverages
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Tobaccos and cigars
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Construction materials (i.e. asphalt, concretes, etc)
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Scrap materials or metals
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Excessive quantities of milk, rice and wheat powder
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Corrosives
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Airconditioning system and compressors
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Automotive spare parts, motorcycle parts, etc.
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Frozen items and perishable goods
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Any flammable items (i.e. gas, oil cans, petroleum, etc.)
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Plants and other plant material
Any other shipment prohibited by law and the Philippine Bureau of Customs and UAE local government.
PROHIBITED ITEMS VIA AIR CARGO
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Perfume products
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Nail polish (acetone)
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Engine (new/used)
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Body spray
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Lighters and other flammable items
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Pesticides
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Battery
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Liquid
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Generators
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Jewelry
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Illegal substances, medicines / drugs
Any other shipment prohibited by law and the Philippine Bureau of Customs and UAE local government.
TAXABLE ITEMS
Here are just examples of likely items that maybe taxed.
1) Television (LED/LCD, Computer Monitor, CRT, Plasma, etc.)
2) Bluray Player, DVD Player, Sound Systems, Speakers
3) Microwave
4) Electric Sewing Machine
5) Refrigerator
6) Washing Machine
7) Computers, Laptop, Printers
8) Cellular Phones, Telephones, Fax Machine
9) Airconditioning System
10) Other electrical devices of value.