Postal Letter

customs tax payment on package from US to Philippines?

Hello, I'm planning to have a 7" LCD monitor purchased from the web and have it delivered via UPS Worldwide Expedited from the US to the Philippines. The last time I purchased from the web, it was delivered through United States Parcel Service (USPS) and when I got the package, the local post office contacted me and required me to pay taxes on the product which was declared US$200. Now I'm planning to purchase an item (as described on the first paragraph) worthing US$333.55. Now I'm worried that if I had it delivered through a private postal service (UPS), it will even charge me a larger amount on the taxes. My question is, do we really need to pay taxes on all shipments like that to the Philippines? Thanks!

Public Comments

1. Not to the USA