Shipping from Philippines to United States: times, customs & tracking
How long parcels take, what customs expects, and how to track every step of the journey.
Typical delivery times
| Service | Working days |
|---|---|
| Express (FedEx, DHL, UPS) | 4–10 |
| Courier door-to-door (LBC and partners) | 10–25 |
| Postal (PHLPost → USPS) | 15–35 |
| Balikbayan boxes (sea) | 30–60 |
Customs & duties
Personal shipments up to $800 enter the US duty-free; balikbayan boxes under that value clear simply. Commercial goods need HTS classification and the courier collects duties when they apply.
Tracking tips
PHLPost parcels go quiet after Manila; the next reliable scan comes from USPS at an ISC (usually Los Angeles or San Francisco). Balikbayan boxes move by sea and update rarely — that is normal.
FAQs — Philippines to United States
How long do balikbayan boxes take to reach the US?
By sea, typically 30–60 days door to door, with sparse tracking updates along the way.
Who delivers in the US?
USPS for postal and balikbayan shipments; FedEx, UPS or DHL for express parcels.
Are there customs fees on balikbayan boxes?
Personal boxes up to $800 declared value are duty-free; above that, duties and fees are billed before delivery.