In this fast and easy era, online shopping is one of those conveniences. You can buy anything from the comfort of your own home, just sit back, and have your items delivered. In the Philippines, most people shop on Amazon. Unfortunately, for them, buying from Amazon isn’t as easy and simple as they’d like. For example, some Amazon items don’t meet shipping requirements to the Philippines. But don’t worry, this article will provide a solution!
On Amazon, you might see some items that catch your eye. If you’re lucky, you can purchase them even if you’re in the Philippines. Amazon offers shipping to various countries, including the Philippines.
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For shipping, we recommend using a courier delivery option (Amazon uses UPS), rather than USPS or Philpost.
Here are some reasons why you shouldn’t use Philpost for Amazon shipping:
- UPS shipping is faster than Philpost – estimated at only 3 to 4 days.
- You don’t have to deal with customs and import fees, as these are already calculated and included in your order. UPS has a broker who handles customs fees.
- Your package is delivered directly to your doorstep. No need to go to the local post office and pay an additional fee to “pick it up.”
- Your package is insured and tracked, so you don’t have to worry about it getting lost or not arriving on time.
To avoid any unwanted complications, we recommend avoiding Philpost. You’ve already paid for your Amazon order, so it’s best to use a trusted courier company to deliver your package.
Shipping from Amazon to the Philippines
There are three types of shipping times for Amazon Philippines:
- Standard shipping (18-26 days), Standard shipping costs $4.99 per shipment/item
- Expedited shipping (5-10 days) Expedited shipping costs $13.99 per shipment/item
- Priority shipping (3-6 days), Priority shipping costs $29.99 per shipment/item
- You can find more information here
Buying from Amazon Using Third-Party Shipping Services
Using third-party shipping services is a great strategy for purchasing items that can’t be shipped directly to the Philippines, such as electronics, household appliances, kitchenware, and health products. These services also allow you to save on international shipping costs.
These third-party services will provide you with a US address that you can use as your shipping address on Amazon. When your order arrives at their warehouse, they will forward your package to your address in the Philippines.
Let’s explore what these third-party shipping services are, how much they cost, and how long it will take for your package to arrive.
Shipping Chart
ShippingCart is one of the most popular third-party services. They have a warehouse in Oregon (tax-free for US shopping). You can monitor photos of items arriving at the warehouse through their app before they are shipped to the Philippines.
How do I use ShippingCart?
- Sign up for a free Shipping Cart account.
- Shop on Amazon and use the free US address provided by Shipping Cart. Don’t forget to include your Shipping Cart account number.
- Shipping Cart will notify you via email when your package arrives at their warehouse.
- Once processed, Shipping Cart will email you again when your package is ready to be processed and shipped.
- Make payment for your package and pay for shipping. If you have multiple packages, you can also combine them into one shipment.
- After payment, your package will be shipped to your address in the Philippines.
- Use the provided tracking number to track your package online anytime on the Shipping Cart website.
My Shopping Box
The second is My Shopping Box. They offer both air and sea shipping options. They’re highly reliable for shipping electronics.
How do i use My Shopping Box?
- Register for a free account on the MyShoppingBox website.
- When shopping on Amazon, use your personal MSB address as your shipping address.
- Once your package arrives at the MSB warehouse, My Shopping Box will upload your package details to your account within 2-3 days. You will receive an email notification once your package details have been uploaded.
- Then, pay the shipping and delivery fees.
- MSB will ship your package and deliver it to your doorstep.
Shipping takes 10-12 days by air and 45-60 days by sea. Rates start at $5.99 per pound for air shipping and $2.99 per pound for sea shipping. To calculate your shipping costs, use this online tool.
Johnny Air Cargo
No less popular is Johnny Air Cargo, a long-time player renowned for its fast air freight. Your package can be picked up directly at their branches in the Philippines or delivered to your home.
How do I use Johnny Air Cargo?
- Create a free account on the Johnny Air website. You’ll need to upload a copy of your government-issued ID.
- Visit Amazon and purchase your item using one of Johnny Air Cargo’s US addresses. See this page for addresses you can use for shipping.
- Confirm your order details and tracking number by email at info@johnnyairplus.com. Tell them where you’d like your package picked up. Note: Door-to-door delivery is only available for Metro Manila residents.
- Johnny Air Cargo will then ship your package to the Philippines. Track your package on their tracking page.
- Once your package arrives, Johnny Air Cargo will send you an SMS or email stating that it’s ready for delivery or pick-up.
- Then, pay the shipping fee upon pickup or delivery.
HopShopGo
HopShopGo is also a very popular global third-party freight forwarding service and officially partners with PayPal. The service is managed by a parent company called comGateway.
How do I use HopShopGo
- Register by clicking the “Sign in with PayPal” button. Use your personal HopShopGo address as your shipping address.
- Once HopShopGo receives your order at their US warehouse, they will send you a notification.
- When you’re ready to ship your package, pay the shipping and other fees in your HopShopGo account.
- HopShopGo will ship the package to your address in the Philippines.
Estimated up to 3-4 days for express shipping, with a shipping fee of $18.80 for the first 0.5 kg and $4.80 for each additional 0.5 kg. 5-8 days for standard shipping, with a fee of $14 for the first 0.5 kg and $4 for each additional 0.5 kg.
With Amazon’s international shipping options and third-party shipping services like Shipping Cart, My Shopping Box, and Johnny Air Cargo, you can shop with peace of mind without the hassle of asking your friends and family for help. Simply use these services to purchase your favorite items from Amazon Philippines, and be prepared to pay additional fees.