Laguna and Calabarzon, Philippines
Customs clearance in Laguna and Calabarzon
Import and export clearance for shipments to and from Laguna and Calabarzon. Customs clearance in the Philippines is handled by our own in-house customs team.
Industries in Laguna and Calabarzon and how we support them
Calabarzon is the core of the Philippine electronics and semiconductor industry. PEZA zones such as Laguna Technopark, the Light Industry and Science Park, Carmelray, the Cavite Economic Zone and the First Philippine Industrial Park host assembly and test plants, electronics manufacturing services, automotive parts and wiring harness makers, and food and consumer goods producers. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight via MNL on our own air waybills, Next Flight Out for line-down parts, On-Board Couriers for wafers or test hardware and FCL or LCL sea freight via MICT or Batangas. Our own customs team handles declarations in-house, including PEZA zone procedures.
Operational logistics facts for Laguna and Calabarzon
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), via SLEX | Electronics, semiconductors, spare parts | Main air gateway for the Calabarzon export zones |
| Laguna Technopark and Light Industry and Science Park | Semiconductor assembly and test, electronics | PEZA zones with regular time-critical flows |
| Laguna Gateway Inland Container Terminal (Calamba) | Container handling near the factories | Rail link to the Port of Manila |
| Port of Batangas | FCL and LCL | Alternative to Manila's port for Southern Luzon |
| Cavite Economic Zone | Electronics, garments, manufacturing | Expressway links to the airport and Manila Bay |
Airports, seaports and connections in Laguna and Calabarzon
- AirportManila
MNL - SeaportBatangas and Manila
The export zones of Laguna, Cavite and Batangas in the Calabarzon region rely on Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Metro Manila for international air freight, reached via the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) or the Cavite expressways. Clark International Airport (CRK) is a second option for some routings. For sea freight, the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) and the Port of Batangas both serve the region, and the Laguna Gateway Inland Container Terminal in Calamba lets containers be handled close to the factories.
SLEX runs from Metro Manila through Laguna to the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR Tollway) and Batangas. The Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) connects the Cavite and Laguna zones, and the Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) links Cavite with Manila Bay and the airport area. Rail links the Laguna Gateway Inland Container Terminal with the Port of Manila. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Laguna, Cavite and Batangas.
In-house customs team
Import and export entries for the Philippines are prepared and filed by our in-house customs team. The same team checks the documents before the goods leave origin, so most open points are settled before the goods arrive.
Customs clearance in the Philippines
In-house customs team
Customs clearance in the Philippines is handled by our own in-house customs team.
For air freight to and from the Philippines we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in the Philippines need accreditation as an importer with the Bureau of Customs.
Documents we check before shipping
Commercial invoice, packing list, the transport document and, where needed, certificates of origin, licences or permits. We check that descriptions, values and HS codes are consistent across all documents before the goods move.
Frequently asked questions
How do you clear goods for PEZA-registered companies in Calabarzon?
PEZA-registered companies can import qualifying goods under zone incentives, and goods moving in and out of the zones need the corresponding PEZA permits. Our own customs team prepares the declarations and permits in-house, based on your registration.
Where are imports for Calabarzon plants cleared?
Usually at the point of arrival, so NAIA for air freight and the Port of Manila or Batangas for sea freight. Goods for PEZA zones can move under customs control to the plant. Our customs team advises the right procedure for your status.
Can you clear exports of electronics from Laguna?
Yes. Our customs team prepares the export declaration and the PEZA documents, and we arrange certificates of origin where the buyer needs them. Products with lithium batteries also need dangerous goods documents for air freight.