How to Ship International Orders via Philpost - Part 1 | Common Room PH

[@lifebykaye]

This is super useful! Shipping is actually the one thing that intimidates me as an artist who dreams of selling merch internationally. Please keep making helpful content like this. I cannot tell you how much your videos have inspired me to move forward with my art.

[@CommonRoomPH]

Awww 🥹🥹🥹 Thank you! Messages like this keep us going 💖

[@pakagatgaming]

I was searching the web about Philpost intl shipping rates and how do they work. Went to KZbin and I saw this on the recommended list. Dude, If I say that this is the first time KZbin recommended me something what I exactly needed, I am not exaggerating. I just sat down and watched every second of this video and no idle moments til the end. This type of content truly deserves far more exposure and acknowledgement. Kudos to you. You earned another subscriber!

[@CommonRoomPH]

Awww this makes us so happy! Thank you, Sam! Appreciate the feedback. 💖💖💖

[@wannawandaart]

As someone who's starting a sticker shop, this is super helpful! Hoping to see more videos on packaging artworks! Thanks for this, Commonroom!

[@CommonRoomPH]

Happy this episode is helpful for you 💖

[@carlosvv5594]

Im using Philpost for more than a decade for my international shipping and never had a problem. 👍👍👍

[@CommonRoomPH]

Awww that’s good to hear 💖

[@ginger---]

Ano pong branchng phlpost kayo ngpapaship?

[@jtfied5300]

This is a blessing, thank you Hanna and Common Room PH! I'm planning to ship my artworks internationally but I was hesitant given that I have zero knowledge on the specifics, until I found this! More power to PH arts and crafts.

[@CommonRoomPH]

So happy you loved this episode! 💌

[@mitch.artisans]

this video makes us proud to be a Filipino artist! it's not just informative but inspiring as well. daghan salamat!

[@CommonRoomPH]

So glad you like it! More episodes on this topic coming soon 💖

[@joycruz8280]

This is true. there are a lot of skilled and talented here as tin sa pinas. We just need to have the guts to expand our reach internationally.

[@CommonRoomPH]

Amen! 🎉

[@hiwaga7399]

Finally (soft) launching my shop this month and shipping had been my largest hurdle for years! It's always intimidated me and this has helped a lot.

[@CommonRoomPH]

Yey! Happy you found this helpful ✨

[@Cha_toree]

Aw thank you for this. My best friend ordered some of my crafts ans she's living in UK. Di ko pa na try. Woah laking tulong neto. Will check more of your videos

[@CommonRoomPH]

Happy this helped! 💖

[@starmksz]

just wanna say thank you so much for this video 🥺 this gave me the courage to start selling internationally and I'm still selling one year later!!

[@CommonRoomPH]

Awww so happy to hear! 💞

[@sars-i4d]

This is so helpful! I plan to open my shop soon. Thank you.❤❤❤

[@CommonRoomPH]

Awww yey! Good luck!!!! ✨✨✨✨

[@safeeyab6291]

I’ve already shipped through Philpost but I was so scared and I’m watching this to refresh myself, I do wish I’ve seen this before I ever shipped something out

[@CommonRoomPH]

Happy this could be your go-to, next time you mail something out!

[@matheresadass4161]

I've been looking for this forever! Thank you so much!!

[@marvieanngonzales-penalosa3873]

i am here because i want to sell my craft internationally and i stayed because of your voice.

[@CommonRoomPH]

Awww that’s so nice to know. Thank you for the feedback and for watching! 💖

[@1cornerstonemusic]

Thank you so much for this very infomative and encouraging video..God bless

[@CommonRoomPH]

Happy you found this helpful!

[@ellamillano3573]

This is sooo informative and useful! Thank u so much!

[@CommonRoomPH]

Happy you found this helpful! ✨

[@fiona9482]

This is very helpful, thank you for sharing your ideas since I was planning to have a small business online

[@CommonRoomPH]

Glad you found this helpful, Fiona!

[@Mad_orange]

Thank you so much for sharing such detailed video, this is very helpful for us artist planning to sell own merch someday! keep it up po!

[@CommonRoomPH]

Happy you find this useful. 💖

[@colonamaryjoym.2541]

Thank you so muchhhhhh🫶

[@jaan1398]

This is very informative! Thank you so much!!!!

[@CommonRoomPH]

Happy this help! Second episode coming soon! Hannah will answer FAQs from her first episode. 💖

[@yeahyeahdoodle804]

Answered prayer ❤ thanks for this video

[@CommonRoomPH]

💖💖💖

[@choconut74]

This is soooo well done, thank you for all the useful info :)

[@CommonRoomPH]

Awww thank you so much! Happy you found it useful! 💖

[@butterandjemmm1802]

New subscriber here! I see hope sa small business ko😊 keep posting! It's really helpful sa mga artist ♡

[@CommonRoomPH]

Happy you find our channel helpful 💖

[@ronnie.segarra-ph]

Thank you so much for making this video!

[@CommonRoomPH]

Glad you found this informative 💖

[@judithyu4285]

Hi Hannah, soooo proud of you!❣️

[@studiohaebi]

Hi auntie Judith ❤️❤️ thank you so much 🥺❤️❤️

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hannah is the best! 💖

[@ehrylgo1453]

thank you this is very informative

[@CommonRoomPH]

Glad you found the content useful 💖

[@elisevelasco8014]

thank you so much for this video!!!

[@CommonRoomPH]

Great! Happy this helped! 💖

[@EnaBeleno]

thank you for this video very informative

[@CommonRoomPH]

Happy to help!

[@TheOrangeTinyHouse]

Hope you can cover international shipping for bulky items too. Hihihi.

[@CommonRoomPH]

Yes! We’ll look for someone who can help us on this topic!

[@vanessatalaboc7711]

@@CommonRoomPH update on this plsss. 🙏

[@yeahyeahdoodle804]

Thank you for this info.

[@CommonRoomPH]

Awww happy this helped!

[@pyenjamin8070]

Hello! This was a very informative video, thank you for your insights ;w; I'm planning to ship some acrylic keychains internationally and a few questions, if you don't mind me asking-- 1. You mentioned in another comment that you had to print out the transmittal forms yourself. Where did you get the file for the transmittal forms? The official Philpost website doesn't seem to have one, and looking up "transmittal form for post office" gives differing results (some have fields the others don't); I'd like to know if there's a standard that's considered best/official for Philpost. 2. How did you obtain tracking numbers in advance? Did you have to e-mail the post-office, or call directly? Like the transmittal form, there doesn't seem to be anything about this on the Philpost website. Once again, thank you for this video!

[@CommonRoomPH]

There’s not really an official one in my experience. I just made my own format. the important info are: - date of shipping - sender’s name and address Below this I would make a table with numbering on the first column, name of recipient in the second column, address of recipient in third column, and space for tracking number sticker in fourth column. For tracking numbers I just go to the branch in advance and request them.

[@pyenjamin8070]

@@CommonRoomPH Ooh alright, thank you for the reply!

[@allestelle]

this video was so helpful, thank you so much for sharing this! i just dropped off my first ever international parcel and i'm having the first timer jitters! i just wanna ask, how many days does it usually take for the parcel to have its first tracking update on the tracking website? thank u so much ♡

[@studiohaebi]

Hello!! Yayy congrats on your first international order! I’d say, if there’s no unexpected changes in availability of international flights, tracking numbers should appear in the system within one week (at most 7 business days)! :D you can use websites like 17track to track it too (I prefer that over phlpost website

[@allestelle]

@@studiohaebi hii! appreciate this reply and thank you for the tracking website recommendation! its going smooth so far, hoping it arrives safely >

[@jenchulichaeng7852]

@@studiohaebi hiii~ is it okay if you provide link for the international rates? i also want to ask how does the buyer buy? like how do they pay for the shipping fee?

[@aeronmauricio3797]

ask lang po, need po ba ng printed waybill? or just anything lang basta malagay details ng recipient?

[@jairarodolfo9220]

hello! thank you so much for sharing this video, it was so helpful for anxious beginners like me just looking for as much info as i can before i go diving into the deep end 😆 also this video is from a while ago but i figured i should ask anyways in case you guys can still see this! does the post office allow different colored mailers as well? i was thinking of going with more sustainable packaging and buying kraft mailers for my items! i remember reading from somewhere before that phlpost only accepts yellow mailers, but hannah seemed to have shipped their pink mailers out just fine! or does it depend on the branch? :o

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hello! Yas they accept different colored mailers. They actually prefer the Kraft material (though they did accept my poly bubble mailers) and I’ve shipped Kraft mailers in yellow and light brown before already :) (luntian has nice eco friendly ones!). The branch shouldn’t matter but you can triple check with the one nearest to you to be sure :) - Hannah

[@jairarodolfo9220]

@@CommonRoomPH I see I see!! Thanks so much, you've been super helpful! :D

[@CommonRoomPH]

Happy to help! 💖

[@shariiise]

Hello! Just new to Philpost. Can I ask if the transmittal form comes along with requesting tracking numbers in Philpost?

[@hippowafflesify]

Wah i love her sailor moon pin! I got two :3

[@CommonRoomPH]

Awww yey! Thank you for supporting, Hannah!

[@coachdithph]

Thank you for this very helpful. Do you have a topic on how to protect artist design like liscensing them to protect from those who stoles designs?

[@CommonRoomPH]

Great idea for a future episode! Will definitely take note! 💖

[@mijeongs]

hello! i have another question, yung nakalagay ba na states/cities sa rates is yun lang yung pwedeng padalhan or kasama na dun yung cities in the same time zone?

[@CommonRoomPH]

From Hannah @studiohaebi - For countries that are not US, kasama na yung other cities dun sa country/city rate they listed :D the city they write down is the sorting center that receives it. For US based places naman, dalawa technically receiving areas nila, los angeles or new york . The rates are basically, anything that is CA state based, will take the los angeles prices, then anything not in CA is New York price (this is what I do, but you can clarify in your specific PO rin :) Long story short: their rates are inclusive of all the cities in the country unless they give out a memorandum that states they only accept for certain cities of each country only (which happened during peak pandemic, but now should be fine na).

[@shc10]

Thank you for this detailed video! I'm planning to open an int'l shop and was searching for tutorials and I saw your channel :> I just want to ask, is the process also the same for shipping flat items? Most of the items I will be selling are stickers and prints, can plain envelopes (or those thick rigid envelopes) be used for registered mail? Thank you!

[@studiohaebi]

Helloo @shc10 !! For my stickers, I actually use plain catalog envelopes and tape the sticker pack to a recycled cardboard (I cut up boxes used for grocery) just a bit bigger than my sticker pack for allowance and extra protection. Then I seal the envelope and the other stuff are the same as bubble mailers already :D Yes, you can use thick rigid envelopes if you have a supplier near you! In US or Europe, they have the thick rigid mailers made for paper items, but I couldn't seem to find any in the PH that are as rigid as theirs so I resorted to the cardboard + catalog envelope method. Hope this helps and that everything goes well for your shop opening

[@shc10]

@@studiohaebi Waah thank you so much for the tips! 💞

[@PsycheTrance65]

Thanks for the info! Do you have a video on how to start selling art in the Philippines? Like do I need certain permits or do I just put up an online store and start selling? I've looked around in KZbin but I haven't found any thats specific to the PH.

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hi! You can check out “Start A Profitable Business today” episode on our channel. :) Hope this helps!

[@elainejosebobadilla_art]

Hi! Thanks so much for sharing this post. We really appreciate it. I was wondering if you're still currently using Philpost when shipping your items internationally now that it's already 2024? I'm starting my new art business too and I'd just like to confirm if you still send items through Philpost. Thank you very much! 😊🙏🏻💜

[@CommonRoomPH]

Yes! Studio Haebi still uses PhilPost! As for Common Room, we give customers the choice between Philpost or private couriers :)

[@elainejosebobadilla_art]

​@@CommonRoomPH Thank you very much 😊💜

[@ginger---]

@@CommonRoomPH Did u have problems with phlpost like ever?

[@happysolitudetv]

Hello, thanks for sharing! Does Philpost interrogate about the objects you will send? And what kind of questions?

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hi! They do open and ask a few questions about the items in the package. Very general ones like what the items are, where it will be shipped etc.. Not really detailed. But this is based on our experience. It may be different depends on the Philpost staff asking the questions.

[@badjaeaux]

you are an awesome cool person

[@CommonRoomPH]

Awww, will surely tell Hannah! 💖

[@cristelarts]

This is super helpful! Thanks for sharing! ❤ Just a question: I was told they don't send to Czech Republic and showed me a list of countries where we can send resigtered mails. Have you tried sending there before? I wonder because I just received mail from Czech Republic last week... But I can't send one out?

[@CommonRoomPH]

Unfortunately, we haven’t tried sending one to Czech. For Czech to PH, it’s possible their post office there sends out to PH or the sender sent through a private courier 😊

[@binodyadav1751]

Values is around 1570 Philippines peso, 1 Philippines peso=1.4 INR

[@eunicevargas1867]

Hi! Thank you for this video! Just wondering if there is a maximum weight for a registered mail package? :) i'm planning to have an item around 500g

[@CommonRoomPH]

Max weight should be in the philpost website :) But for your specific item, yes, they can ship 500g for registered mail :)

[@melissafrancisco9072]

hello! thank you so much for making this video, it's a huge help especially sa amin na first time magpadala ng letter/artwork abroad. tanong ko lang po, nagshi-ship po ba ang PhilPost anywhere around Europe, chineck ko po kasi sa website nila yung rate, pero parang wala po doon sa list yung country of destination ng package ko :((

[@CommonRoomPH]

PHLPost does ship to Europe, but if you don’t see the country you need, best to ask the branch near you :)

[@belenbaluyot-lh7cy]

Hello,can I ask what sticker paper did you use?thanks

[@ohmymatchamia]

Hello so can I ship a medium sized bubble mailer through “ordinary mail” and not as “parcel” basta below 2kilos?

[@ohmymatchamia]

Kahit po hindi flat item example pins or lolipops?

[@binodyadav1751]

Surely entire money I will send which include (products cost+shipping cost+ur journey to post office to ur home) , memory card weight will be less then 100 to 200 grams ,please tell me as soon as possible(ASAP) otherwise 9.9 sales offers in Philippines will end soon, I don't have any friend or relative in Philippines or other 13-14 country where Shopee provide product delivery..

[@linyazy]

hi! this was really informative, thank you so much! Just one question, do you provide your own transmittal form? And if so, do you need it to be separate per order?

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hi! From studio haebi - I print my own transmittal form :D You will have to print two copies. One for you one for the PO. what you do is collate all of the packages you’re shipping together in the same form by numbering them and placing the details in a row (package number, name of recipient, address, mini tracking number sticker). You don’t have to print one form per package :D unless you just want to ship one item and want a transmittal form for your own documentation purposes. *When I say mini tracking number: when they give you a tracking number sticker, it contains one big one and 3 tiny ones. Big one goes on your package, tiny ones go on your transmittal, one on each copy.

[@linyazy]

@@CommonRoomPH aaaa this clears up my question, thank you so much!! Shipping with phlpost is not as intimidating as i thought now because of this video 😭 thank you!! 🥺

[@ilyurina1058]

hi! ur video is so great 🥹 super educational!!! but may i also know kung nagchacharge pa sila ng extra on the counter or yung total na nakalagay na doon sa phlpost rates yun na yun? thank u sm if u’re going to answer! 💘

[@studiohaebi]

Hellooo 💖 thank you! I’m glad it helped :D Yung phlpost rates dapat yun na yun and no more extra charges. Although there are some branches that push na need ng “return card” which is a pink card that is signed by the recipient na nakuha nila yung item and this card will be mailed back to you, which has an additional fee ng mga 30/50 pesos ata I’m not sure. This should be entirely optional, and if the phlpost branch pushes you to do it, you might want to look for a better branch that doesn’t force you to do so

[@lauredilph]

Shipped my first overseas order yesterday and this video has been a great help! Thank you! 🙏🩷✨️

[@CommonRoomPH]

Awww so happy!!!!

[@barrypaloma2930]

Pag maintenance meds at Cosmetics pde ipa dala pa Us? From the Philippines

[@CommonRoomPH]

From Studio Haebi on meds and cosmetics: from my experience I had to tape my receipt of medicine purchased on the package itself (I was shipping kremil s to relatives) and declaring the items in the customs form. I’m unsure on the process for cosmetics but it should be similar to the normal process. Leave your package unsealed so they can check for you also :)

[@binodyadav1751]

I have already selected microsd card in "Shopee" shopping cart,details I will tell u.

[@nate.river__]

Hi po! Ask ko lang paano po kapag nag unsuccessful delivery tapos na returned na sa akin yung parcel, paano ko po sisingilin ng re-shipment fee yung buyer? Manual po ba nya ipapadala sa bank acc ko kaya need ko po ibigay bank details ko po sa buyer?

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hello po! It really depends on what payment method you are comfortable with. :)

[@mkrra7413]

Hi,

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hi @MK RRA 💖 Yes, phlpost should work with shipping printed shirts as well as long as your customers are okay with the shipping fee :D but rather than bubble mailers, you might try looking into poly mailers or maybe cardboard boxes (watch out nlng for the added weight of this) for the shirts. Double check nlng with the branch you’re working with if they’re okay with poly mailers like the ones shopee uses :D - @studiohaebi

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hmm for me (assuming you design the shirts yourself and have them produced already), Etsy really is the best place for an international market even if the fees are quite pricey because there really is traffic there. You can also look into bigcartel or storenvy but their marketplace isn’t as trafficked compared to Etsy. Most international artists/brands i see use print on demand services for shirts like redbubble/teespring/teepublic, etc. there are some intl customers that prefer these kinds of services but meron rin naman established small business brands and what they use is mostly shopify na for e commerce (lesser fees that Etsy but you’re solely responsible for the traffic). 🤔 Im not sure if I got to answer your question 🙈 but hope it helps! - @studiohaebi

[@shaishai498]

Hi! Just a question, do you also need email and phone number of international buyer in philpost or no need?

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hi! Sorry it took a while. Here’s Studio Haebi’s reply: email and phone number not required. I never placed an email number, though I have added a phone number in case the buyer specifically noted it..

[@chloealdave3177]

Hi, your video was so informative but i would like to ask if its possible to ship clothings? Or one shirt?

[@CommonRoomPH]

Yes possible! Accdg to Hannah in this vid, anything below 500g is still okay to be shipped via philpost. Anything higher as expensive as private couriers who may have better service :)

[@doymala2407]

Pano po mag ship if may order na po yung sa etsy po sana. Example may order na ano i click sa etsy. Tapos pano ka mababayran..

[@ronnacion3858]

Hello! Sana may mag reply badly need answers, How much it will cost kung shirt ang ipapadala to US. Like 0.5kg lang naman, Possible kaya envelope size para mas mura lang ang charge? Thank you ! 🙌🏼

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hi! Sorry it took a while. Here’s Studio Haebi’s reply: I think it depends on your method of shipping. If it’s registered mail, it’s under that category and the dimensions shouldn’t matter that much (except when balikbayan na siguro). The only time envelope size comes into consideration if you’re trying to mail it out as document rate, which is different from registered mail, if I remember correctly. Documents/letters are items that can pass through their machines. A tshirt will not pass through their machine for printing of metered stamps directly on the packaging.

[@ronnacion3858]

@@CommonRoomPH Thank you!

[@jenchulichaeng7852]

hi can you provide link for the updated rates?

[@anadeguia7348]

How do you make your waybill? Customized po ba? Wala kasi ako makita na print waybill sa etsy. This is my first international order.

[@CommonRoomPH]

From danger in design: I just print/write their address in the middle of the mailer/envelope! Then hingi sila ng customs form sa PHLPost, maliit lang siyan na slip of paper you need to put the item and value on and sign it and stick it to the envelope. ✨

[@mimamimoo]

Hindi n po ba ininspection ung pckage mo???

[@jpao4566]

Hi po! Anu pong printer gamit nyo for tracking number stickers? And if may bayad po ba ung pag hingi ng madaming tracking numbers in advance?

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hi! The tracking numbers are provided by Philpost. :) We don’t know what printer they used. Re payment - no payment for advanced tracking numbers but it depends on the philpost station if they will provide or not. I believe Haebi is a regular customer so the branch knows she would be able to use the advanced numbers.

[@DirkFan41]

Thank you po for this very helpful content! I came across to your video kasi may ipapadala po sana ako na item papuntang US. The box is around the size of a shoe box po, ok pa din po ba na i ship ko to via PHLPOST or via DHL nlng po? Salamat po in advance if ever mg reply po kayo.

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hi Max! Depends on weight! Weigh your package and compare the prices for both PHLpost and DHL, and see which one you would be more willing to take :) - Studio Haebi

[@MariellZapanta-g8k]

Mas cheaper po ba sa philpost kapag dun ka nagpadala? How about kapag mga original items papadala kailangan ba may mga following documents pa?

[@CommonRoomPH]

For items weighing below 500g, yes mas mura sa philpost if registered mail :)

[@iniko1774]

Hello, may I ask on how you post your products do you use Ebay or Amazon etc?

[@CommonRoomPH]

Most of our artist use etsy :)

[@blanchemonterey4459]

hi down po ba system ng phl post? parang ilang araw na :(

[@CommonRoomPH]

So sorry to hear. Hope it’s working now!

[@DonnavilleLeandraGialogo]

Hello pwede po ba gawin ung buy and sell? Like sa shopee ka bibili ng supplies mo then ibebenta mo siya sa etsy? Mga stickers, notepad & jewelry. Pwede po ba yun?

[@CommonRoomPH]

Etsy are more known for local makers and artists who produce their own merch and digital products. :)

[@Ensay_]

hello po! was searching this in order to ship a kpop doll and just wanted to ask where to find the list of countries that theyre okay to shipping in :’D

[@CommonRoomPH]

Is the same link nung rates :D technically Yung nasa rates Nila yun yung countries they can ship to. For yung mga sudden changes naman where the post office limits to several countries, they usually update this through their social media or through release of memorandum through the branches. So for recent updates, best ask the branch nearest to you :) - @studiohaebi

[@JuvicAnneCapistrano]

Planning to use Philpost as my main courier shipping my stickers abroad. Yung waybill po na ilalagay sa package, what are the usual info you put? I saw you stated full name and address of the sender & recipient, but I also saw another paper attached sa other side ng package. Is that the custom form or ano pa po ba need iattach sa package / bubble mailer?

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hi Jhack. We have another video where Hannah personally helped us ship via Philpost. It should answer these questions! Let me know if still unclear. 🙌🏼

[@mijeongs]

hi! this was a very informative video. i would just like to ask, if i ship a parcel that's small or light, will it automatically be categorized under registered mail or should i say it to them? i'm scared because the rates i saw were 1,000+ and my parcels might get categorized under that

[@CommonRoomPH]

Yes! You have to specify registered mail, since yung mas mahal na rates is usually EMS

[@mijeongs]

@@CommonRoomPH thank you so much!

[@raijikaru]

This is my first time shipping something abroad and I was wondering if registered mail has tracking number? I noticed that on their website for the rates, they ship to specific areas in a country (e.g Los Angeles, USA), but I'll be sending a pins and keychains sets to a friend who resides in Boston. Does it change anything if I still choose registered mail? Since EMS's rates are just too much for small items that will be put in a small bubble mailer.

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hi! Yes! Registered mails have tracking numbers. :) Same process as registered mails so package will be sent to the main port/mailing post of the area.

[@soondaengie]

Hello! Should I provide and print the waybill myself or can the post office also print it for me? Thank you!

[@CommonRoomPH]

way bill, either you write it yourself or print yourself :) Post office only provides postage stamps/metered stamps (which states the amount you paid for postage) -Studio Haebi

[@jesquintana7448]

I used Phil post too to send gift for my fiance however its been 3 weeks already since its arrived at country of destination but still not delivered. How long it will be delivered?

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hello! Were you able to get a tracking number for the parcel? Best to contact also the Philpost office to assist! 🙏

[@jesquintana7448]

@@CommonRoomPH Yes I have tracking number and already emailed Philpost too they said coordinate the receiver to their local post office. Does it mean the parcel will not be delivered in their address?

[@thelenardm]

Hi! What payment modes do you offer to your international customers?

[@CommonRoomPH]

I use PayPal only right now since most customers have it and it allows credit card payments too (tho take note to factor their fees to your pricing) I’ve also seen something called payoneer as an alternative but haven’t personally tried it

[@kyucumber8096]

This video is really really helpful!! I have a question lang po for Ms. Hannah. If you don't mind sharing your thoughts about this to us po, when do you think is the right time to ship internationally? Is it either you have a stable market na po here in PH or simply just go take a risk in shipping worldwide even though your market locally is not that stable? Thank you so much po for the informations and tips you have shared with us 🤍

[@studiohaebi]

@kyu cumber hellooo! I’m glad you found it helpful ♥️ My take on this is: as much as possible have international shipping as an option to broaden your brand reach (it isnt as risky as it sounds! Tho quite overwhelming and intimidating at the start) but it also depends on your products and how you prepare for it. For me, International shipping is just an extension of local market, just an added shipping option to the list of local shipping options. Even if your local market isn’t stable yet, the international side could support it in the future but you won’t know unless you try 🤔 but again there are many factors to this, and if you cannot afford the packaging materials or other fees, it’s okay to wait until you feel you are more stable. But as I also mentioned in the video, it is okay to take into account the cost of fees and packaging into your pricing for intl listings :D You could also look into how much intl artists sell sticker sheets abroad and match their prices so you don’t undersell yourself internationally. For example, if your items are handmade clay keychains, and you prepare them for selling in a local market, but some of the stock are not being sold, you can try listing those items in an international platform like Etsy or big cartel (depending on your preference). If they don’t immediately get sold, don’t worry about it just yet and try to work on increasing your brand's reach in the social media platforms you are in so more eyes can be on your products. But if preparing stocks is your problem, either find ways to do preorders to fund or maybe study your brand and see what you can do to come to a more stable local market before tapping international market :D Sorry ang haba, hope it made sense and hopefully I answered the question :))

[@user-jw5zy4fd4l]

helloo, i was looking for videos to guide me on how to ship via phlpost and i stumbled upon this! i wanted to ask lang kung pwede ba ako magship ng mail through phlpost with something like a parker pen with its box din? i'm very new to this and I'd really appreciate if you'd help me out po ^^

[@CommonRoomPH]

That should be small enough! 💖 As mentioned here by Hannah in the episode, anything below 500g manageable pa via phlpost in terms of shipping rates 🙏

[@anncatherinearcillas3900]

Just wanna ask if there's a signature requirement when USPS delivers it to them? Hope to hear from you!

[@anncatherinearcillas3900]

let me rephrase my question, did you choose the signature requirement option when shipping these to them?

[@miaamorlarracas]

@@anncatherinearcillas3900 up!

[@anncatherinearcillas3900]

Anyone here knows? I shipped an order last month and my customer didn’t get it cause she’s at work and USPS needs her signature. My customer asked me to send it again but I went to phlpost to ask if I can disable the signature requirement and they don’t know. They just said there will be a signature requirement if it’s a registered mail. Any advise or any information for anyone here who knows? Thanks!!

[@jtfied5300]

Hello! How many days you usually see the tracking number online? I have shipped some of my items but none of them are showing on the tracking website..

[@CommonRoomPH]

Should be up in a week! 😊

[@fiona9482]

If you there are buyers online do you required to pay first before shipping and what is the mode of payment

[@CommonRoomPH]

Yes. Full payment always before order processing :) We don’t do COD also so the usual payment channels - gcash, paymongo for bank deposits/credit cards and paypal :)

[@kimpatchi0712]

Hi 👋 why is it that the phlpost branch that I went to is charging 2,906 for the first kilo? My package only weighs 250 grams btw

[@CommonRoomPH]

This sounds like parcel rate or EMS rate. Try asking for rates for registered mail. :) - Studio Haebi

[@diaryash_]

Hello may i ask po if alam nyo po yong shipping payment list po ng philpost? I'm planning to ship smth from China for a friend, pero baka mas mahal pa kasi ang shipping kaysa sa ibibigay ko 😓 huhu. It's my first time to ship something abroad, i'm just wondering if you can help me. Thank you!!

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hi! It should be on their website. :) There are different rates for type of delivery service and location. We recommend registered mail so that you’ll have tracking number. Hope this helps.

[@carolaquino642]

Hi, Ask ko kung ung shipping fee po ay per item or per location charge? kunwari, marami ipapadala sa isang country , per item po ba ang charge?

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hi! Per package po to one address :) You will be charged based on weight.

[@reginaphalange4420]

Hi! Is the customs declaration form on your package required before you go to the post office?

[@anncatherinearcillas3900]

Hey! Just wanna ask if you found out what the answer is? 'cause I am asking the same thing right now! thanks in advance!

[@CommonRoomPH]

You can fill it out in the post office :) Filling out beforehand is just a recommendation for when you have a lot of packages to ship or if you want to save time. You can bring tape/glue just in case but the post office usually has tape/glue already - Studio Haebi

[@Mimimimi-pk2kc]

Hiii what if I wanted to ship like a shoe size box that weight abt 0.50-1.50kg how much would it be? I’ve been researching on where u should ship i cheaply for my friend’s bday 😭

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hi. You can check registered mail rates under philpost site. Link on the episode description. Shoebox size is okay. Price depends on location and weight. :)

[@divineocampo7268]

Hi!may i ask which branch of Phil post you ship the orders internationally?thanks

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hi! Hannah of Studio Haebi usually ships through the QC branch near centris. :)

[@Joshcocktails]

Hello, how can I register my online business if I want to ship my products to from Philippines to USA? Do I need DTI and BIR only? Thank you!

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hello! You can check different resources online for these! 😊 It depends on your industry also so steps to register your business will differ depending on this.

[@deercherries]

hi! i just wanted to ask if i will ship my tote bags internationally, will it fall under registered mail or ems na? it's actually my first time doing this and i'm so nervous 😅

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hello! You will be the one to choose which type of delivery through philpost :) It can be registered mail so it’s cheaper but still has tracking number.

[@N0T_AISHA]

Do you live in the philipines and if so what part of the philipines because I want to see where you go to the post office in your vid

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hello! Yes, Philippines :) Metro Manila!

[@727bhy2]

hello! planning to send a letter to korea through philpost, just wanted to make sure if i should write the receiver’s address in english or korean?

[@CommonRoomPH]

My Korean customers usually have their addresses in romanized Korean! For example: Jongno-gu, Sajik-ro-3-gil 23, 102-dong 304-ho Hong Gildong gwiha 30174, South Korea (sample address from google) - @studiohaebi

[@graceyliciouscuisine]

Can I ask what size of mailer does PhilPost accept for Registered Mailer? Huhu

[@CommonRoomPH]

They accept different sizes but note that size affects weight, hence price :) Please note also that Philpost prefers carton/paper mailers!

[@johnvincentwong4098]

Ask lng po how po marerecieve yung bayad ng receiver ng productm

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hi! Usually, online web shops have payment portals in the system 😊

[@jakevinas9209]

What about large item like surfboard?

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hello! Studio Haebi recommends using private couriers for items that weigh more than 500g :) Since it will be almost as expensive in Philpost and private couriers will have more safety nets/inclusions. 😊

[@nieran1453]

Shuta benta ko kasi Handwoven fabric. 1kg ang isang piece... Private tlga need

[@CommonRoomPH]

Awww yes. 500g below mas competitive ang Philpost. Anything higher as mentioned sa video, mas sulit sa private! 💖

[@vanessatalaboc7711]

Hi! How about bulky items like dresses and hoodies po? 🙏

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hello! Hannah answered this in one of the comments!

[@anncatherinearcillas3900]

hi! what's the size of the bubble mailer u used?? or anyone here knows what's the bubble mailer size phlpost accepts? thanks!!

[@CommonRoomPH]

The pink mailer I used in the video is 15x18 cm. In my experience, this is the smallest they recommend me to go. There’s a smaller mailer size (which fits like a phone inside) but when I tried that before they told me there isn’t enough space for the metered stamp + other stamps + tracking number + the details I wrote on the mailer. They said the smaller size might get lost but international sellers do use the smaller size mailers esp for one enamel pin order, so if you really want to you can try it out.

[@thedarkabyss100]

May I ask if you pack the items at the post office proper or not? I was told that I should not seal everything yet so they can check the items that I am sending, then after they check I can seal my items

[@CommonRoomPH]

Yes, it’s common na they want to check first before you seal it especially if d ka pa Nila kilala and what items you send frequently. So keep them unsealed then the next few times you can try asking if it’s alright to have them sealed na beforehand especially kung marami :) -@studiohaebi

[@thedarkabyss100]

Okay, thank you!

[@ms.gorgeous9546]

Hello ask ko lng if pwede ba yung t shirt sa registered emails?

[@CommonRoomPH]

Hello! You can check out previous comment by Mark who also inquired about shirts 😊