Whether you're returning to the Philippines or relocating there for the first time, your household move needs careful coordination across two countries. International Sea & Air Shipping can arrange the packing, transportation, customs support and delivery services required for your relocation.
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Moving from the USA to the Philippines can mean bringing an entire household with you, sending selected belongings ahead, or arranging a long-distance relocation for your family. From a home in California to a new residence in Manila, Cebu or Davao, the practical details of getting your belongings there need to be planned well in advance.
International Sea & Air Shipping provides international moving services to the Philippines, coordinating your shipment from your US residence through international transportation, Philippine customs, and final delivery. Whether you’re shipping furniture, appliances, personal belongings, or specialty items, your moving plan can be tailored to your shipment and destination.
One coordinated move
Packing, freight, Philippine customs and door-to-door delivery.
Everything your move needs
From packing at your US home to delivery at your new Philippine residence, these services can be combined into one moving plan.
Your belongings are prepared for a long-distance international journey with professional packing, wrapping, and custom crating. Fragile, valuable, and unusually shaped items can receive additional protection based on their handling requirements.
We can coordinate shipping household goods to the Philippines, including furniture, appliances, clothing and personal belongings. Whether you’re sending a full household or selected items, your shipment is planned around its size and requirements.
For larger household relocations, ocean freight containers can provide a practical way to transport your belongings internationally. Air freight is also available when your shipment or timeline calls for a different approach.
Your belongings must clear the Philippines Bureau of Customs before they can be released for delivery. We can help coordinate the required shipping documentation and customs clearance as part of your international move.
Your destination does not have to be limited to Manila. We can coordinate delivery arrangements for relocations to destinations such as Cebu, Davao, Quezon City, Makati and other areas of the Philippines, depending on your shipment and destination requirements.
If you’re considering international car shipping to the Philippines, your vehicle will have separate import requirements from household goods. We can also incorporate specialty belongings into your moving plan and coordinate the appropriate transportation and handling.
From home to destination
From your first quote to delivery at your new home, your move follows six clear stages.
Provide your US origin, Philippine destination, approximate shipment size, and the belongings you plan to take. We use these details to develop a customized international moving quote.
Your belongings and moving requirements are reviewed to determine the appropriate combination of services. This can include packing, crating, storage, sea or air freight, and destination delivery.
Once your move is scheduled, your household goods are professionally packed and prepared for international transportation. Items requiring additional protection can be wrapped or custom crated.
Your shipment is transported from your US origin to the appropriate export point before continuing to the Philippines. Whether you're moving from Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Houston, or another US location, the transportation plan is based on your origin and shipment requirements.
When your shipment arrives, it must complete the applicable customs process before release. Requirements can vary depending on your status, the contents and value of your shipment, and whether you qualify for a duty and tax exemption.
Once customs clearance is complete, your belongings can continue to their final destination. We coordinate the delivery stage for your new home in Manila, Cebu, Davao, or elsewhere in the Philippines.
Plan your budget
The cost of moving to the Philippines from the USA depends on your shipment rather than a single standard rate. A household moving from Los Angeles to Manila will have different transportation requirements from a smaller shipment leaving New York for Cebu or a relocation from Houston to Davao.
Your moving cost can be affected by:
The volume of furniture, appliances, and personal belongings being transported.
The location of your home can affect inland transportation and the arrangements required before international freight, and delivery to Manila, Cebu, Davao, and locations outside major metropolitan areas may require different destination arrangements.
Ocean freight is generally suited to larger household shipments, while air freight may be considered when speed is more important.
The amount and type of professional preparation your belongings require.
Clearance, storage, delivery and specialty handling can all contribute to the final cost.
Cars, artwork, antiques, pianos, and other specialized belongings may require additional arrangements.
Storage and delivery
Your move-out date in the USA may not match the date your new Philippine home is ready. We offer short-term and long-term storage for belongings that need to be held before international transportation or after arrival. Containerized and climate-controlled storage options are available for qualifying shipments, and we can coordinate packing, inventory and delivery when you’re ready to continue the move.
Your final destination may be in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao or another part of the Philippines.
Experienced support matters
With more than 78 years of international moving experience, International Sea & Air Shipping has the experience and resources to coordinate long-distance household relocations from the USA. We understand that an overseas move involves much more than the international freight itself.
We can coordinate the different services involved in your relocation, including professional packing, custom crating, sea and air freight, customs support, storage and door-to-door delivery. This allows you to manage the different stages of your move through one international moving company.
Our network of 600+ global agents supports international relocations worldwide. We are also licensed by the FMCSA and Federal Maritime Commission and are members of the International Association of Movers (IAM).
A full household relocation to Manila has different requirements from shipping selected belongings to Cebu or moving a household to Davao. We provide customized moving solutions and pricing based on your US origin, Philippine destination, shipment size, timeline, and services required.
From California and Hawaii to New York, Texas, and other US locations, we can coordinate the logistics of your USA to Philippines move through to delivery at your new home. Complete our quote form to get started.
We provide a free quote within 24 hours. Once you provide your moving details, our team can prepare an estimate based on your shipment and requirements.
Yes. Your household goods shipping to the Philippines can be planned around your final destination. Delivery arrangements can be coordinated for Manila, Cebu, Davao, and other locations based on your shipment.
Qualifying returning residents and OFWs may receive duty and tax exemptions on eligible personal and household effects, subject to conditions including length of stay abroad, value limits, and other requirements.
The timing of your household shipment should be coordinated with your arrival and applicable customs requirements. We can help plan the shipment schedule around your relocation.
Yes. A detailed inventory or packing list is important for international household shipments and customs clearance. It should accurately describe the belongings being shipped and their quantities.
Continue planning your relocation
Explore country-specific information about shipping, customs and preparing for your new destination.
Leaving the USA for the Philippines means coordinating more than just the overseas shipment. We can handle the moving details from your U.S. home through international transportation and final delivery, giving you one plan for the journey.
Get your free international moving quote today and start planning your move to the Philippines.
