DTI has recently released an advisory regarding items that should not be sent through balik-bayan boxes.
- Currencies
- Checks
- Money orders and traveller's checks
- Jewelry
- Firearms, ammunitions and explosives
- Prohibited drugs and other substances
- Pornographic materials
- Gambling cards
- Toy guns
- Pirated products
- Items of commercial quantity
- Plant seeds and plant materials
- Food not contained in cans, sealed packages or in bottles
They also added that contents of your boxes should be declared.
For complaints or inquiry contact DTI fate@dti.gov.ph or call DTI direct (02)751-3330 or 09178343330.
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