Yes, FedEx delivers to the Philippines. FedEx Express has operated in the country since the mid-1980s, and U.S. shippers can send documents and packages there with FedEx International First, International Priority or International Economy, all with door-to-door tracking and customs clearance handled by FedEx.
Delivery speed depends on the service you pick and on where in the archipelago the package is going. This guide covers which FedEx services reach the Philippines, how long they take, what the Philippine Bureau of Customs needs from you, and what changes for addresses outside Metro Manila and Cebu.
Does FedEx Deliver to the Philippines From the U.S.?
FedEx Express runs its own operation in the Philippines, with a gateway at Clark International Airport in Pampanga and a facility serving Metro Manila. FedEx announced the Clark gateway in October 2020, when it was marking 36 years of operations in the country, and opened it in 2021. The 17,000-square-meter site sorts up to 9,000 documents and parcels per hour and supports 24/7 customs clearance.
For U.S. shippers, the Philippines is an ordinary export destination on FedEx’s international network. FedEx’s U.S. international shipping page lists its time-definite services (International First, International Priority Express and International Priority) as reaching 220+ countries and territories, and International Economy as reaching 210+. Our overview of where FedEx delivers internationally explains how those service networks are organized.
Which FedEx Services Deliver to the Philippines?
Most U.S.-to-Philippines parcels go by one of three FedEx Express services. The table below summarizes how FedEx describes each one. The exact commitment for your origin and destination ZIP or postal code appears when you enter the shipment on fedex.com.
| FedEx service | How FedEx describes the delivery commitment | Package weight limit | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| FedEx International First | Earliest time-definite delivery, within the 1-, 2- or 3-day group, to major business centers where offered | Up to 150 lb (68 kg) per package | Urgent documents and parts with a morning deadline |
| FedEx International Priority | Time-definite delivery, typically in 1 to 3 business days | Up to 150 lb (68 kg) per package | Most business shipments and time-sensitive gifts |
| FedEx International Economy | Time-definite delivery in 2 to 5 business days | Up to 150 lb (68 kg) per package | Shipments that can wait a few extra days |
| FedEx International Priority Freight / Economy Freight | Time-definite freight delivery in 1 to 5 days | Over 150 lb, palletized | Heavy or multi-piece B2B shipments |
FedEx also sells ecommerce services such as International Connect Plus, but availability varies by destination, so check it for your specific Philippine address before you plan around it. The full lineup is broken down in our guide to FedEx service tiers and transit times.
How Long Does FedEx Take to Deliver to the Philippines?
Expect roughly 1 to 3 business days with International Priority and 2 to 5 business days with International Economy for major cities such as Metro Manila, Cebu and Clark. Those commitments start when FedEx picks up the package and assume it clears customs without a hold.
Three things add time in practice:
- Customs holds. A vague description, a missing invoice or a value that looks too low can stop a package at clearance until the recipient or shipper supplies documents.
- Outlying islands. The Philippines spans more than 7,000 islands. Addresses outside the main metro areas can take extra days, and some are served through extended or out-of-area delivery.
- Weekends and Philippine holidays. Business-day counts skip Sundays and national holidays, and the holiday season before Christmas brings heavy inbound volume.
A complete, correctly formatted address avoids many of the delays in the last mile. Our guide to writing a Philippine address shows where the barangay, city or municipality, province and ZIP code go.
What Customs Rules Apply to FedEx Shipments to the Philippines?
Every FedEx package to the Philippines that contains goods needs a commercial invoice (or pro forma invoice for gifts and samples) with a specific description, quantity, country of origin and value for each item. The Bureau of Customs uses that information to classify the goods and decide whether duties and taxes apply.
Under Section 423 of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (Republic Act No. 10863), goods with a free-on-board or free-carrier value of PHP 10,000 or less are exempt from duties and taxes. Restricted and prohibited items stay regulated at any value. Shipments above the threshold are generally subject to customs duty plus 12% value-added tax, and the Bureau of Customs charges processing fees on many entries, including some de minimis ones.
FedEx acts as the customs broker for most express shipments and bills the importer for duties, taxes and any clearance charges unless the shipper chooses to pay them. Our explainer on FedEx brokerage fees and how to avoid them covers how those clearance charges work, and FedEx third-party billing explains how to bill duties or transport to someone other than the shipper or recipient.
What Can’t You Send to the Philippines With FedEx?
FedEx refuses items that are prohibited on its global network, such as hazardous materials outside its dangerous-goods program, currency and negotiable instruments, and illegal goods. The Philippines adds its own controls: firearms, ammunition and replicas, narcotics, and certain foods, plants, medicines and cosmetics need permits from agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration Philippines or the Bureau of Plant Industry.
The USPS listing for the Philippines gives a useful picture of the country’s import rules even if you ship with FedEx. It prohibits gambling devices, lottery tickets and radioactive materials, limits personal-use coffee to 2 kg of beans or ground coffee, and requires phytosanitary certificates for plants. Check FedEx’s country-specific import guidance before shipping anything food-related, medical or high-value.
Does FedEx Deliver Everywhere in the Philippines?
FedEx delivers across Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao, but service levels are strongest in the main business centers, including Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Cebu and Davao. FedEx said the Clark gateway gave Northern Luzon and Cebu later pickup cutoffs and brought Northern Luzon deliveries about two hours sooner on average.
Remote barangays and smaller islands may receive delivery on fewer days, through a partner, or with an out-of-area designation. If you’re sending to a provincial address, enter it in FedEx’s rate and transit tool first to see the delivery commitment and any remote-area flag. Many families sending larger gift shipments use door-to-door cargo services instead; our balikbayan box guide explains sizes and how sea cargo to the Philippines works.
How Do You Track a FedEx Package to the Philippines?
Enter the tracking number on fedex.com or in the FedEx mobile app. The scan history shows pickup, departure from the U.S., arrival in the Philippines, customs clearance status and out-for-delivery events. A “clearance delay” scan usually means FedEx needs a document or a duty payment from the recipient.
Recipients in the Philippines can sign up for delivery notifications from FedEx, and the shipper can add the recipient’s email or phone number when creating the label so alerts go out automatically. Common tracking and account questions are answered in our FedEx frequently asked questions page.
Are There Other Ways to Ship to the Philippines?
FedEx isn’t the only carrier serving the lane. UPS delivers to the Philippines with its Worldwide Express and Worldwide Saver services, and USPS accepts Priority Mail Express International (up to 44 lb), Priority Mail International (up to 44 lb) and First-Class Package International Service (up to 4 lb) to the Philippines. USPS Global Express Guaranteed to the Philippines has been suspended since September 29, 2024.
If you’re open to UPS or USPS instead, ParcelPath offers up to 85% off UPS and up to 89% off USPS, with no subscription or per-label fee. You can compare UPS and USPS international rates for your package in the ParcelPath rate calculator, and our guide to shipping to the Philippines from the USA compares those options side by side. For a broader look at carrier choices, see our roundup of the best shipping services and solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FedEx deliver to the Philippines from the USA?
Yes. FedEx delivers from the United States to the Philippines with International First, International Priority and International Economy, plus freight services for shipments over 150 lb. FedEx Express has operated in the Philippines since the mid-1980s and runs a gateway at Clark International Airport that sorts up to 9,000 parcels per hour and supports round-the-clock customs clearance.
How many days does FedEx take to deliver to the Philippines?
FedEx International Priority typically delivers to major Philippine cities in 1 to 3 business days, and FedEx International Economy in 2 to 5 business days. Outlying islands, customs holds and Philippine public holidays can add time, so check the commitment for your destination postal code on fedex.com before you ship.
Does FedEx deliver to provinces outside Metro Manila?
Yes, FedEx delivers across Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao, but remote barangays and smaller islands may get delivery on fewer days or carry an out-of-area designation. Enter the full provincial address, including barangay and ZIP code, in FedEx’s transit tool to see whether extra delivery days apply.
Will the recipient pay customs duties on a FedEx package to the Philippines?
Usually, unless the shipper prepays them. Goods valued at PHP 10,000 or less are exempt from Philippine duties and taxes under the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act, though Bureau of Customs processing fees can still apply. Above that value, duty and 12% VAT are assessed, and FedEx bills the importer after clearance.
What is the weight limit for FedEx packages to the Philippines?
FedEx International Priority and International Economy accept individual packages up to 150 lb (68 kg). Heavier or palletized shipments travel as FedEx International Priority Freight or International Economy Freight. By comparison, USPS Priority Mail International to the Philippines tops out at 44 lb per package.
Sources
- FedEx: International shipping services from the U.S.
- FedEx Newsroom: “FedEx Express Marks 36 Years of Operations in the Philippines With New Philippines Gateway in Clark” (October 6, 2020), newsroom.fedex.com
- FedEx Newsroom: “New FedEx Clark Gateway Facility Opens” (2021), newsroom.fedex.com
- USPS International Mail Manual: Philippines country listing
- Bureau of Customs: Customs Administrative Order No. 02-2016 (de minimis value) and CAO No. 02-2024 (customs dues, fees and charges), customs.gov.ph
- Republic Act No. 10863, Customs Modernization and Tariff Act, Section 423
- Bureau of Internal Revenue: Value-Added Tax, bir.gov.ph
Part of our Does FedEx Deliver Internationally guide. Related: FedEx Shipping hub, Shipping to the Philippines from the USA.
