What the Shipping Fee Really Covers
Your total has three parts: the item price, the forwarder's international freight, and any Philippine customs charge. Forwarders bill the higher of actual or volumetric weight, so a bulky, light jacket can cost more than a dense phone case.
| Source | Route | Published rate | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angkat | Air | From ₱490/kg, 1 kg minimum | 5 to 7 days |
| Angkat | Sea | From ₱9,250 per CBM | 15 to 25 days |
| SourcingPH | Sea / Air | ₱200 to ₱400/kg sea, ₱400 to ₱700/kg air (estimate) | Not stated |
| Fishgoo | Air | $33.20 for 2 kg, $74.59 for 5 kg | 5 to 7 business days |
These are forwarder marketing figures, not guarantees. Treat them as snapshots and check live.
What Reviews Say
Superbuy shows a 4.5 out of 5 score from 990 reviews on Trustpilot, but that page is UK-based and the review I read praised Europe rates. I found no independent reviews for ShippingCart, and Buyandship's Philippines guide is its own marketing. Ask for an all-in quote first.
Latest News That Affects Your Fee
Taobao's Double 11 presale is running ahead of November 11, 2026, so expect slower warehouse handling. Cainiao planned to extend its Global 5-Day Delivery to the Philippines by the end of 2025, per Wikipedia, but I could not confirm it covers Taobao. On customs, most sources cite a ₱10,000 duty-free line. They disagree on the order number, and a draft rule mentioned a ₱300 fee per parcel, so check the Bureau of Customs.
Browse Taobao deals, then compare forwarder quotes before checkout.
How to Pay Less
Combine items into one shipment. Choose sea freight for bulky, non-urgent goods. Read our Taobao ordering guide and shipping agent guide, then compare sale prices in Taobao vs Pinduoduo for 11.11.