Description: Packaged in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Dongguan, mercury free primary batteries can be exported to the Philippines by sea, with full container load (FCL) and LCL options available. Shenzhen/Guangzhou direct flight to Manila, sea freight LCL door-to-door takes about 15-20 days, FCL takes about 12-15 days. One fixed price all inclusive: ocean freight, customs clearance, Philippine customs clearance, customs duties, 12% value-added tax, and final delivery. The Philippines implements BPS mandatory certification for battery products, and imports must present a PS license or apply for ICC customs clearance certificates on a batch by batch basis. Overseas factories cannot apply on their own and must be operated by local licensed importers in the Philippines. UN38.3 test reports must be prepared before shipment MSDS、 Transport appraisal report, depending on channel requirements, a dangerous goods certificate may also be required. The battery must be independently insulated and sealed to prevent short circuits. The outer box should indicate the UN number and hazardous material category, and pass a 1.2-meter drop test. Brand product authorization letter, wooden pallets must be fumigated with IPPC. Double clearance with tax included, delivery throughout Manila, Cebu, and Davao.

When exporting mercury free primary batteries to the Philippines, it is often not the mercury content that gets stuck, but rather the BPS certified holder, UN3028 hazardous material classification, and whether the outer box label is labeled as Class 8 or Class 9. Many shippers tend to treat dry batteries as regular cargo, only to find that they cannot obtain the PS license or ICC customs clearance certificate when they arrive at Manila Port, and the container can only be pressed. We specialize in exporting battery products from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan to the Philippines, using LCL (Less than Container Load) to clear each checkpoint before loading.

1、 Shipping price and delivery time of mercury free primary batteries from Shenzhen to the Philippines by sea

1. Shipping time of mercury free primary batteries from Shenzhen to the Philippines by sea

Departing from Yantian in Shenzhen, Nansha in Guangzhou, or Dongguan Port, with a direct flight to Manila Port, the sea voyage takes about 5-8 days. The whole container takes about 12-15 days from door to door, and the LCL takes about 15-20 days. The standard time frame for the Philippine Customs electronic clearance system is about 2-5 days, and the inspection rate depends on the quality of the declaration. During the peak season from June to September, cabin availability may be tight, so booking 2-3 weeks in advance is more relaxed.

2. Shipping price of mercury free primary batteries from Shenzhen to the Philippines by sea

The quoted price includes all costs, including sea freight, domestic trailer customs clearance, Philippine import customs clearance, customs duties, 12% value-added tax, and final delivery. It should be calculated clearly before signing the contract and no additional charges will be incurred thereafter.

2、 Tax and fee structure for shipping mercury free primary batteries from Shenzhen to the Philippines: tariffs depend on tax items, VAT 12%

The import tariff of mercury free primary batteries (HS 8506.10) in the Philippines depends on the specific tax item and place of origin. The MFN tax rate ranges from 7% to 15%, and holders of the China ASEAN Free Trade Area FORM E certificate of origin can apply for preferential tax rates. The standard VAT rate is 12%, calculated as (CIF price+customs duty) x 12%. The Philippines does not offer small tax exemptions for commercial imported goods, and all commercial bulk shipments are subject to taxation. During the quotation stage, we will calculate the customs duties and VAT together to avoid additional costs upon arrival at the port.

3、 Customs clearance documents and process for shipping mercury free primary batteries from Shenzhen to the Philippines: BPS certification is the core checkpoint

First level: BPS certification - PS license or ICC certificate, the holder must be a Philippine importer

The Philippine Bureau of Standards (DTI-BPS) implements mandatory certification management for battery products. There are two paths for importers: PS license is applicable for long-term and bulk exports, requiring product testing and factory inspection, and the certificate has a longer validity period; The ICC customs clearance certificate is applicable for small batches or temporary imports and is only valid for the current shipment. Each batch of goods must be reapplied for.

The key limitation is that the applicant for BPS certification must be a local importer in the Philippines, and Chinese manufacturers cannot hold PS licenses or ICC certificates on their own. Before shipment, it is necessary to confirm that the Philippine importer is in place and that their PS/ICC covers the product model for this shipment. Batteries without BPS certification cannot complete customs clearance at Manila Port.

Level 2: UN3028 is Class 8, not Class 9

Mercury free alkaline primary batteries are usually classified under UN3028, with the correct shipping name being "Battery, Dry, Containing Solid Potassium Hydroxide", and the hazard category being Class 8 (Corrosive Substances), rather than the commonly used Class 9 for lithium batteries. The outer box must be labeled with UN3028 and Class 8 dangerous goods labels. Labeling the wrong category may result in refusal to unload or require rectification at the port.

Some shipping companies may accept bookings for non hazardous materials based on MSDS and written approval, but the booking must be based on the shipping company's audit conclusion and cannot assume general cargo handling. The rules of Maersk and other shipping companies are clear: non lithium batteries (alkaline dry batteries, zinc carbon batteries, etc.) can be transported as non hazardous materials with MSDS and special written approval, but UN3028 must be fully declared.

Third level: Three piece set of transportation documents - MSDS, identification certificate, hazardous packaging certificate

MSDS (preferably bilingual in English or English/Filipino, GHS format, with item 14 transportation information in accordance with IMDG code), cargo transportation condition identification certificate (specifying UN number, hazard category, and packaging category), and dangerous goods certificate (if booked as dangerous goods) must be prepared. MSDS、 The name and model of the appraisal certificate and customs declaration must be completely consistent with the actual goods. Any inconsistency will result in maritime or customs inspection and seizure of the goods. Brand products must be accompanied by a brand authorization letter, which clearly includes the Philippines.

Fourth level: Customs clearance process at the destination port

1. BPS certification and local importer confirmation (before shipment): Confirm that the PS license or ICC certificate covers the shipment model and that the Philippine importer has customs clearance qualifications

2. Dangerous goods booking (7-10 days before shipment): Submit DG Form, MSDS, and transportation identification certificate, and have the shipping company confirm the acceptance method

3. Pre examination of documents (during transportation): MSDS, identification certificate FORM E、 Verify brand authorization letter item by item, confirm UN3028 Class 8 label

4. Port declaration (after arrival): The declaration is initiated by a licensed customs broker in the Philippines, and BPS verifies the PS/ICC certificate

5. Tax payment release: payment of customs duties and 12% VAT on behalf of others

6. End delivery: Delivery throughout Manila, Cebu, and Davao

Fifth level: Customs clearance documents

Customs clearance document list: original/electronic bill of lading (marked as UN3028 and Class 8), commercial invoice (including model, voltage, mercury content, UN number), packing list, PS license or ICC customs clearance certificate, FORM E certificate of origin MSDS、 Goods transportation condition appraisal certificate, brand authorization letter (if applicable), wooden packaging fumigation certificate (if applicable).

4、 Several easy pitfalls in shipping mercury free primary batteries from Shenzhen to the Philippines by sea

1. BPS certificate cannot be held by the exporter. The applicant for PS license or ICC certificate must be a local importer in the Philippines, and Chinese factories can only appear as manufacturers in the documents. Before shipping, it is necessary to confirm that the local importer's certificate covers the current model.

UN3028 labeled as Class 9 is a high-frequency error. The hazard category of dry batteries is Class 8 corrosive substances, and the UN number on the label, MSDS item 14, and identification certificate must be consistent. Incorrect labeling of the category may result in direct jamming at the port.

3. Do not mix dry batteries with lithium batteries. Mixing hazardous materials with different UN numbers may trigger additional isolation and audit requirements. It is recommended to ship them in full containers or single category containers.

4. The label language must be English or Filipino. The GHS label in the Philippines requires information to be presented in English or Filipino, and pure Chinese labels are not compliant. The product body is labeled with "Mercury Free" and manufacturer information, and the outer box is labeled with a shipping mark.

5. IPPC label for wooden packaging. Solid wood pallets and wooden boxes must undergo ISPM 15 heat treatment and be marked with IPPC. It is recommended to prioritize using plywood fumigation free pallets or plastic pallets.

5、 Shipping packaging requirements for mercury free primary batteries from Shenzhen to the Philippines

Mercury free primary batteries should be packaged according to UN3028 Class 8 hazardous materials, with the core of preventing short circuits and corrosion leaks. Batteries must be individually packaged to prevent short circuits, electrodes must be protected, and batteries should be separated by non-conductive materials. Each inner packaging must be able to withstand a 1.2-meter drop test in any orientation without any content movement, battery damage, or short circuit. The outer box must be labeled with UN3028 and Class 8 dangerous goods labels, indicating the correct transport name. The gross weight of a single package should not exceed 30kg. The box should be filled with sufficient cushioning material to prevent the goods from shaking inside. The box should be sealed with a "H" shape and the tape width should be ≥ 5cm. The Philippines has a tropical climate with high temperature and humidity, so it is recommended to place desiccants inside the box. The packaging material should have moisture resistance. Wooden packaging requires IPPC heat treatment, and it is recommended to use plywood fumigation free pallets or plastic pallets.

The threshold for battery exports in the Philippines is concentrated in the BPS certification and documentation process before container loading. We will review the local certificate holder of PS/ICC, UN3028 Class 8 label, MSDS and identification certificate, FORM E certificate of origin one by one before loading the container, and do not allow the goods to be returned to Manila for replenishment. We follow the container loading process from Guangzhou, Dongguan, and Shenzhen, including sea freight, customs clearance, tax payment, and delivery. You hand over the goods to the domestic warehouse, and we will cover the rest of the way for you.

Shenzhen Andaxun International Logistics Co., Ltd

-Contact phone number: 0755-2968 6566

-Company Address: Xintian Avenue, Fuhai, Bao'an District, Shenzhen

-Main business: International shipping, FBA dedicated line, export of battery products, door-to-door double clearance and tax package

*The export of mercury free primary batteries to the Philippines incurs HS 8506.10 tariffs of approximately 7% -15% depending on the tariff item, VAT 12%， Holding FORM E can seek preferential tariffs; BPS mandatory certification, PS license applicable for long-term batch, ICC certificate applicable for small batch/temporary import, the applicant must be a local importer in the Philippines; UN3028 hazard category is Class 8 corrosive substance, not Class 9. The outer box must be labeled with UN3028 and Class 8 labels; MSDS, cargo transportation condition appraisal certificate, dangerous goods certificate (if booked as dangerous goods) must be prepared, and the product name and model must be consistent with the actual goods; The label information must be presented in English or Filipino; Batteries must be individually packaged to prevent short circuits, and the inner packaging must pass a 1.2-meter drop test. The gross weight of a single piece should not exceed 30kg. Wooden packaging must be marked with IPPC heat treatment, and it is recommended to use plywood fumigation free pallets. It is recommended to book shipping 2-3 weeks in advance during peak season. ）*