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Can you bring tobacco or cigarettes to Philippines?

Short answer
Allowed, within limits

  • Tobacco

    allowed, within limits

    Duty- and tax-free allowance for arriving travelers is two (2) reams of cigarettes (approx. 400 sticks) OR 50 cigars OR 250 grams of pipe tobacco.

    Allowance applies per traveler; amounts exceeding this are subject to duties and excise tax and must be declared. Goods must be for personal use, not for barter, sale, or hire.

    Also covers: tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco

    Checked 2026-08-18 — Source: Bureau of Customs Philippines - Guidelines on Arriving Travelers

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