Packaging Balikbayan Box UK
PREPARATION
- Turn the box upside down and completely cover the bottom flaps with tape, paying close attention to the flap joints. Apply the tape to the bottom edges and corners 3-4 times for additional security. Please buy good-quality packaging tape. (Huwag po tayo magtipid ng parcel tape kung mahal natin ang padala sa pamilya natin.) Please do not compromise the security of your boxes.
- We strongly advise you to completely tape all the outside parts with good-quality, strong brown packaging tape. Please note that duct tape is not good packaging tape. Based on our years of experience, it can easily come off in hot weather conditions and can soften the boxes.
FILLING THE BOXES
- We strongly advise you to completely tape all the outside parts with good-quality, strong brown packaging tape. Please note that duct tape is not good packaging tape. Based on our years of experience, it can easily come off in hot weather conditions and can soften the boxes.
Before filling your boxes, make sure you add extra protection at the bottom, such as additional cut-out cardboard, towels, or used clothing.
Fragile/breakable items must be wrapped properly with bubble wrap, clothing, or towels and secured in the middle part of the box. Very delicate items must be secured properly to avoid breakage. You may put them in a hard plastic container before placing them in your box. Please avoid mixing fragile items with hard objects like canned goods.
Liquids – tighten and secure the cap with tape. We strongly advise customers to add extra reinforcement inside the box when sending liquid in plastic containers, such as dishwashing liquid, shampoo, detergent, etc. These types of plastic containers are NOT designed to resist heavy pressure when your box is loaded in the container; therefore, we do not guarantee that liquid will not leak.
Here are some ways to follow when sending liquid: Balikbayan Box Packing
Customers sending liquid in containers of more than 5 litres, such as large dishwashing liquid, fabric conditioner, or cooking oil, must place them in a wooden box or plywood container for extra protection. We do not supply wooden boxes, but you may fabricate your own.
Do not overfill your box. Make sure that the upper flaps are kept flat and tight together before applying your packing tape.
Bulky, overfilled, or oversized boxes will incur additional charges.
CLOSING YOUR BOX
- Seal your box completely with good-quality tape. Again, apply 3-4 layers of tape on every corner joint.
LABELING
- We strongly advise customers to use a high-quality permanent ink marker when labelling boxes. To avoid erasure, you may cover the label with clear tape.
When using a pre-printed label, make sure that you cover and secure it with clear tape. Labels can easily come off due to friction during transit.
FRIENDLY REMINDER
- Fragile/breakable items are sent at the sender’s own risk. Although we handle your goods with extra care, electrical appliances, ceramic items, and porcelain products may break while in transit. We strongly advise customers to follow the packing tips to minimise the possibility of damage.
Liquid items are not recommended and are sent at the sender’s own risk. Please follow the packing tips to avoid possible leakage.
PROHIBITED AND ILLEGAL
Please follow these guidelines to avoid delays.
- Tyres/rims
- Petrol/gasoline
- Machine-operated items
- Dismantled motorbikes and dismantled engines
- Air guns or any gun/rifle
- Alcohol or any flammable liquid
- Painting materials such as paint
- Batteries or any material with alkaline content
- Illegal drugs and any illegal substances or chemicals
PACKING LIST
- Request the BoC Information Sheet from our agent.
- BoC requires three copies of the BoC Information Sheet. Keep one copy for yourself and give the other two copies to our staff collector.
- Please read the BoC Information Sheet carefully before filling it in.
- Write down your name, address, and other relevant information under A Sender Information.
- Write the recipient’s name, address, and other relevant information under B Philippine Based Recipient.
- List the contents of your box under C Itemised Description of Goods carefully and accurately. Please complete the Packing List provided for every Balikbayan box.
- Sign the declaration.
