Importer of Record service in the Philippines

Import goods to the Philippines without having a local entity and import license in the Philippines
As your consignee, Emerhub will handle customs clearance
Start importing immediately

Emerhub will be your consignee through our Importer of Record process

01

Submit your documents

Provide the required information to Emerhub, the importer of record. Confirm with your overseas supplier, distributor, or carrier that Emerhub Philippines is acting as your importer of record. After checking with the foreign exporter, the shipping documents will be verified.

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Payment processing

Emerhub processes all payments related to customs fees and duties on behalf of your company after receiving payment from you.

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Verification and shipping

We will retrieve your shipment for dispatch: you can decide the shipment size and form (boxes, crates, containers). Emerhub then evaluates and verifies the imported goods. Once the customs clearance is completed there, we proceed to import and ship the goods.

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Customs and delivery

When the imported goods arrive at the Filipino port, Emerhub has already prepared all documents for customs clearance and shipment. We will oversee the process if products get stuck or are sent to red lane inspections. Emerhub will then have the goods delivered to the selected delivery address.

Key facts about an Importer of Record (IOR) in the Philippines

General overview of the IOR, the required documents to submit, and the benefits of selecting Emerhub as your consignee

What is an Importer of Record? (IOR)

An IOR is a third party that is contracted to be responsible for the shipment of goods. A foreign company seeking to import into the Philippines must obtain the necessary permits and certificates, as well as comply with product-specific regulations before they can legally import goods, which is a costly and time-consuming process.
Through our Importer of Record service, Emerhub acts as your consignee and handles all the shipment logistics through our pre-existing network. Since we already have the necessary licenses and expertise in place, you simply need to submit your documents and we take care of the rest. This allows you to start planning your imports immediately.

What documents do you need to submit?

Packing list: Volume of the shipment
HS Codes or Datasheet: Prevailing Taxes and Product Licenses
Commercial Invoice: Value of shipment and tax calculation

What are the benefits of using an Importer of Record?

You can import your goods immediately
Your Filipino legal entity doesn’t have to apply for an import license
You can import goods as many times as you need. It is convenient for short-term import operations
Avoid Penalties and delays for Compliance with Customs and Border Protection
Local resources that can be operated locally
Trackable import process for goods
Optimize your time and processes so you can focus on your core business day-to-day
Fully comply with local and customer country regulations to facilitate transactions

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