I have sent 70+ laptops from the US VIA balakbayan box service, and have never paid a centavo for duty. However, you are correct, if sent by courier, such as Fedex, UPS, LBC, etc,. up to 100% duty can be expected.
Larry
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Originally Posted by Herbalizer  I'm going to say this one more time.....
If you mail or Fed-ex a new laptop over from the US, they will open the box at Philippine customs, evaluate the cost of the unit, and than will send a piece of paper to the consignee telling them they owe import duty on their package.
The person you're sending it to will than have to pay probably 30 to 50% of the cost of the unit up front to receive the package.
If they can't pay it, that won't get the package.
Local Chinese laptops are inexpensive and pretty good, just send the $$ and have your friend buy one in Dumaguete and save yourself a big headache. |