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Route rate sheet · Sea freight · UAE to Philippines

Ship a car from the UAE to the Philippines

Dubai to Port of Manila in a sealed container. One price covers ocean freight, export handling in the UAE and marine insurance; destination port charges, duty and VAT are shown separately below.

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6,930 km great circle · 17-40 days

from $7,512
per car, port to port · incl. insurance
17-40 days
sea transit · Dubai → Manila
30% (passenger) / 0% (commercial, EV) + 12% VAT
Philippines duty + VAT on CIF

Rates verified 9 Nov 2026 · page refreshed 10 Nov 2026

At a glance

UAE to Philippines car shipping: cost, time and rules

Shipping a car from the UAE to the Philippines with IPAS Express costs from $7,512 port to port for one car in its own 20ft container, with live rates from our shipping desk. Duty and VAT in the Philippines are quoted separately in the landed-cost examples below.

Ocean freight · 20ft
$6,400–6,850
Dubai → Port of Manila
Ocean freight · 40ft
$8,150–8,650
Two cars, or one large SUV plus parts
Port to port, 1 car
from $7,512
Ocean freight + export handling + insurance
Sea transit
17-40 days
Port to port
Import Duty
30% (passenger) / 0% (commercial, EV)
Applied to CIF value under ASEAN AHTN tariff schedule
VAT/GST
12% VAT
Applied to CIF + customs duty + excise tax
Steering
LHD only
RHD vehicles banned under Executive Order 156 (2002)
Age Limit
Used imports banned
EO 156 prohibits used vehicle imports except freeport zones

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Rate sheet · Jebel Ali Port → Port of Manila

What it costs, line by line

Insurance is figured on a declared value of $48,600 (reference vehicle: 2026 Ford Bronco). Every line comes from the same tables the calculator reads, so the quote you get matches this sheet.

  • 1 car · own 20ft container

    Any car up to 5.6 m, sealed; door-to-door available

    $7,512per car $7,512
    Ocean freight
    $6,400
    Export handling
    $1,000
    Insurance
    $112
    Destination est. (at port)
    $1,680

  • 2 cars · 40ft high-cube

    Two cars you ship together, or a group booking

    $10,365per car $5,183
    Ocean freight
    $8,650
    Export handling
    $1,500
    Insurance
    $215
    Destination est. (at port)
    $1,680

  • 3–4 cars · racked 40ft HC

    Compact cars on a rack system; racking quoted per booking

    Quoteper car from ~$2,700
    Ocean freight
    $8,650
    Export handling
    on request
    Insurance
    per value
    Destination est. (at port)
    —

  • RoRo · per car

    Oversize vehicles only; not offered for passenger cars

    On requestper car —
    Ocean freight
    on request
    Export handling
    on request
    Insurance
    —
    Destination est. (at port)
    —

  • Air freight

    Fastest option, 3–7 days; quoted per aircraft load

    Quoteper car —
    Ocean freight
    on request
    Export handling
    on request
    Insurance
    per value
    Destination est. (at port)
    —

Door pick-up within the port's standard radius adds about $660 per car. Insurance is 0.2% of the declared vehicle value, with a per-car minimum. Destination charges are paid at Port of Manila on arrival and are not part of the total. Duty and VAT are not in this table either: see the landed-cost examples below or run CarImport.AI. Ocean figures are our current route rates and update when the rate table changes.

Included in the IPAS price

  • Included: Export packaging, chocking and lashing inside the container
  • Included: Export customs clearance in UAE
  • Included: Terminal handling at Jebel Ali Port
  • Included: Ocean freight Jebel Ali Port → Port of Manila
  • Included: Marine insurance at 0.2% of the declared value
  • Included: Bill of Lading, packing list and tracking

Not included

  • Not included: Destination port charges (shown per row; paid at Port of Manila on arrival)
  • Not included: Philippines customs duty and VAT
  • Not included: Conformity certification and registration inspection
  • Not included: Inland collection unless door pick-up is selected
  • Not included: Storage or demurrage after the port's free days
  • Not included: Personal effects: the car ships empty

Ports & inland reach

Where your car leaves and arrives

Load ports · UAE

UAE

Jebel Ali Port

AEJEA

Discharge ports · Philippines

Philippines

Port of Manila

PHMNL

Landed-cost examples · the Philippines

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Importing to Philippines

Registering a car from the UAE in the Philippines

What buyers shipping from the UAE need to know about the Philippines's import duties, steering rules and registration.

Philippines is strictly LHD-only — RHD vehicles are banned under EO 156 and will be seized on arrival. Expect a total tax burden of 12% on EVs to 101.6% on luxury passenger cars, plus a mandatory Bureau of Customs (BOC) Import Permit before shipment.

Import Process: Philippines

  1. 1

    Obtain BOC Import Permit

    File Import Entry and Internal Revenue Declaration (IEIRD) with Bureau of Customs before shipment; EO 156 compliance verified.

  2. 2

    Ship to Manila or Subic Port

    Vessel transits 18–28 days from USA or 10–14 days from Japan; Subic Freeport offers tax-deferred storage.

  3. 3

    Pay Customs Duty, Excise, and VAT

    Settle 30% duty on CIF, flat-rate excise on MSP (4–50%), and 12% VAT through authorized agent banks.

  4. 4

    Clear BOC and Release Cargo

    Submit Bill of Lading, commercial invoice, and proof of payment; customs examination typically 3–5 days.

  5. 5

    Pass LTO Inspection and Emission Test

    Motor Vehicle Inspection System (MVIS) verifies VIN, emissions, and LHD compliance at accredited center.

  6. 6

    Register with LTO and Receive Plates

    Pay registration fees, secure Certificate of Registration (CR) and Official Receipt (OR), and obtain license plates.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Attempting to import a right-hand-drive vehicle

Fix

RHD is banned under EO 156 — Customs will seize the car with no refund. Only ship LHD units; convert RHD vehicles before export.

Claiming balikbayan or returning-resident status without eligibility

Fix

Only Filipinos abroad 1+ year with a 6-month stay can use this path, and used imports remain banned. Import a new LHD unit through standard BOC channels instead.

Underestimating excise tax on luxury vehicles

Fix

The TRAIN Law 50% bracket applies to the ENTIRE MSRP once it exceeds ₱4M, not just the excess. Run an MSRP-based estimate in the calculator before committing.

Read the full Philippines import guide →

FAQ

UAE to Philippines shipping questions

With IPAS Express, shipping one car from the UAE to the Philippines costs from $7,512 port to port in its own 20ft container, with sea transit of 17-40 days. Import duty and VAT in the Philippines are quoted separately in the landed-cost examples on this page.

No. Executive Order 156 (2002) bans all RHD vehicles on public roads; Customs seizes non-compliant imports on arrival with no refund.

Only returning Filipino residents abroad 1+ year with a 6-month stay qualify, and even then used vehicle imports remain banned under EO 156 except inside freeport zones.

Flat rates apply to the entire MSRP: 4% up to ₱600K, 10% up to ₱1M, 20% up to ₱4M, and 50% above ₱4M — not marginal brackets.

Yes. File the Import Entry and Internal Revenue Declaration (IEIRD) with BOC before vessel departure; arrival without a permit risks seizure and abandonment.

Budget ₱8,000–₱25,000 ($140–$440) for MVIS inspection, emission test, Certificate of Registration, Official Receipt, and plates — typically 5–10 business days after customs release.

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