

Cargo
Cargo Classification
In compliance with Republic Act No. 9337, an act amending the National Internal Revenue Code, a 12% VAT is added to the total amount on all transactions involving purely domestic services only.
Special Cargo
Commodities that require special or advance arrangement, packing, handling and in certain cases, documentation. Acceptance of these type of cargo are subject to specific regulations.
Samples Special Cargo:
- Baggage and special effects that are treated with special care and stored at a special location. Perishables are shipments which are so labelled and are stored under specific temperature. Valuable Cargo are shipments with very high commercial value.
- Restricted Articles or Dangerous Goods like inflammables, explosives, radioactive materials and corrosive substances like acids that may endanger the safe operations of the flight.
- Livestock, Live Animals and Plants are shipment that need special attention and care.
General Cargo
All articles or materials that are not included in the list of Special Cargo are considered General Cargo or General Commodity.
Want an estimate? Check our affordable rates. Commodity under Domestic is GCGO-General Cargo and for International it is 10001 General. For other commodities, you may directly get in touch with our Cargo Reservations Division at 02-88558888.
Ready to send a shipment? We are ready to transport them for you. Our current page requires a log-in for you to be able to book your shipment. Individual log-ins for walk-in shippers will be available soon. Kindly get in touch with our Reservations team through (02) 8855 8888 or via email through cargo_reservations@pal.com.ph to assist in your bookings.
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Cargo Services
Cargo Office
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FAQ - What you need to know
Please be guided that we currently have an embargo for accepting Brachycephalic dog breeds as Cargo on all PAL Flights
Kindly refer to our section on Live Animals for guidelines. Please read more for other breeds' requirements:
For Domestic Flights
- A quarantine permit from BAI (Bureau of Animal Industry)
- A Veterinary Certificate
- Animal to be placed in any kennel as long as the dog can move freely
- Is at least 3 months of age
For International Flights
For Shipments to the US:
There is a temporary suspension of acceptance of Dogs from High-Risk Rabies Countries which includes the Philippines
For other country requirements, call Export Operations at 8851-2232
General requirements depend on the airport of destination
Export declaration
Health Certificate
Customs Export Permit
Permit from Bureau of Animal Industry
Quarantine Permit
Vet Certificate
Vaccination booklet
Be at least 4 months old
Have rabies vaccination given after 3 months
Any kennel size that can fit your dog/cat, as long as the dog/cat can freely move inside.
For Domestic Flights
-death certificate
-embalming/cremation certificate
-transfer permit
-quarantine certificate from Dept of Health
-coffin must be placed inside a wooden crate
For International Flights
-Export declaration
-consular mortuary
-death certificate
-fumigation certificate
-embalming/cremation certificate
- Live Tropical Fish
- Foodstuff
- Meat
- Live Plants
Shipper's name
Contact no
Pcs/weight
Commodity
Destination
Date of departure
Please note that for live shipments, bookings are accepted a day prior departure to check if flight has ventilation
Cargo must be accepted 4 hours before a domestic flight and at least 6 hours before an international flight.