Exporting to Philippines
Excavators for Sale in Philippines
XCMG and SANY crawler excavators supplied direct from China to Philippine contractors — verified specifications, transparent FOB pricing and full export support to Manila, Cebu and Davao.
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Popular Excavator Models in Philippines
These are the excavators we quote most often for Philippines. Because there is no origin-side conformity certificate here, the constraint is port choice rather than certification — tell us which island the machine will work on and we will match it to the right landing point.
Excavator XCMG XE75GA Mini Excavator
A 7.7-ton compact crawler excavator with a Kubota V2607 42.4 kW engine, 0.33 m³ bucket and dozer blade for municipal, utility and landscaping work.
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Excavator XCMG XE215D Crawler Excavator
A 21.5-ton crawler hydraulic excavator with a 1.05 m³ standard bucket and a Cummins QSB7 135 kW engine, engineered for productive earthmoving, municipal, dredging and quarry work.
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Excavator SANY SY75C Mini Hydraulic Excavator
A 7.35-ton small hydraulic excavator with a 0.3 m³ bucket, Isuzu 4JG3X engine and 56 kN bucket digging force for utility and municipal work.
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Excavator SANY SY375H-S Crawler Excavator
A 38.9-ton crawler excavator with a 1.9–2.15 m³ bucket, Isuzu 6HK1 engine and 235 kN bucket digging force for mining, quarry and heavy earthmoving work.
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How Excavators Clear Customs in the Philippines
This is the point where the Philippines differs most from West and East Africa: used construction machinery is not subject to a mandatory origin-side conformity certificate comparable to SONCAP or PVoC. Clearance runs through the Bureau of Customs on standard commercial documents, which makes document accuracy, HS classification and importer accreditation the deciding factors rather than a third-party certificate.
What the importer has to do
- 1 Importer accreditation. A Tax Identification Number and registration with the Bureau of Customs. First-time importers need this in place before the shipment arrives.
- 2 Choose the discharge port first. Across an archipelago, the port decides the inland leg. Landing in Manila and trucking to a Mindanao project costs far more than routing direct to Davao.
- 3 Goods declaration and assessment. Lodged through the customs electronic system, with duty and VAT assessed on the declared value.
- 4 Release and island leg. Release, then the inter-island or inland movement, which is the variable part of the timeline.
Documents customs will ask for
- Commercial invoice
- Prepared by us, with machine specification, serial number and price.
- Packing list
- Prepared by us, with dimensions, weight and centre of gravity for securing.
- Bill of lading
- Issued by the carrier; originals released against the agreed payment terms.
- Certificate of Origin
- Issued by CCPIT, confirming Chinese manufacture.
- Form E (where claimed)
- Used when the importer wants to claim preferential treatment under the ASEAN–China free trade arrangement. Whether it applies to your HS code is the importer’s call with the broker.
- Importer accreditation
- Importer-side TIN and Bureau of Customs registration.
Ports and transit
- Manila (North Harbor / South Harbor)
- Default for Luzon, Metro Manila and the northern half of the country.
- Cebu
- Serves the Visayas — Cebu, Bohol, Negros, Panay and Leyte.
- Davao
- Gateway to Mindanao and the right landing point for Surigao and Compostela Valley mining work.
- Subic Bay
- Used for free-zone staging where a buyer wants to hold machines before final delivery.
Indicative transit from major Chinese ports to Manila is short by regional standards and is commonly quoted in a one-to-two week band. Inter-island connections are what usually extend the door-to-site timeline, not the ocean leg.
What is driving equipment demand in the Philippines
- The Build Better More infrastructure programme
- Nickel, copper and gold mining in Mindanao and Palawan
- Quarry and aggregates operations across Luzon
- Real estate and mixed-use construction in Metro Manila and Cebu
- Flood control, drainage and river-bank works
Check before you commit
Two claims circulate in Chinese-language trade posts that we could not corroborate against any primary source and that we therefore do not publish as fact: a mandatory SGS pre-shipment inspection for used equipment, and a right-hand-drive rule applied to construction machinery. Confirm the current position with a licensed Philippine customs broker before shipping.
Sources and review date
- Bureau of Customs, Philippines
- ASEAN–China free trade area certificate of origin rules
Reviewed 2026-10-18. This section describes the regulatory framework that applies to imports into the Philippines. It is not a statement that any particular machine is approved, certified or exempt, and it is not a customs ruling. Import rules change frequently — confirm the current requirements with a licensed clearing agent or customs broker before you ship.
Cost Guide
Excavator Prices for Philippines Buyers
| Model | Class | FOB Price (China) |
|---|---|---|
| XCMG XE75GA | 7.5 t mini excavator | Request current quote |
| XCMG XE215D | 21.5 t crawler excavator | Request current quote |
| SANY SY75C | 7.5 t mini excavator | Request current quote |
| SANY SY375H | 37.5 t mining-class excavator | Request current quote |
FOB prices vary with configuration, attachments and exchange rates. Request a quotation for a current price including freight to your chosen Philippine port.
What Makes Up the Landed Cost in the Philippines
- FOB machine price, which moves with configuration and attachments
- Ocean freight to the port you nominate — Manila, Batangas, Cebu or Davao
- The inter-island leg, which is often larger than buyers expect
- Marine insurance
- Import duty and VAT assessed on entry
- Customs broker and clearance fees
Ask us for a quotation that shows each component clearly, so you can compare offers on the same basis.
Getting Excavators from China to Manila, Cebu or Davao
The Philippines is an archipelago, so the discharge port decides more of your cost and timeline than in almost any other market we serve:
- Manila (South Harbor / Manila International Container Terminal) — the default for Luzon and Metro Manila.
- Batangas — used when Manila berths are tight or the site is south of the capital.
- Cebu — serves the Visayas.
- Davao (Sasa) — the right landing point for Mindanao, and the one to nominate if the machine is going to Surigao or Compostela Valley mining country.
Shipping an excavator to Manila and then moving it to Mindanao costs materially more than routing to Davao directly. Nominate the port from your site location before we book, not after.
Two methods cover the range: RORO for 20-ton and larger crawler excavators, and flat-rack or container for 7–8 ton machines. We clean and photograph each machine before it loads and send the load plan for sign-off. The shipping cost guide explains how freight is calculated method by method.
Which Excavator Class Suits Philippine Work
- 7–8 t mini excavators for drainage, telecom foundations and provincial sites where inter-island transport is the binding constraint.
- 20 t class — the class we quote most for the Philippines, covering road works, flood control and general contracting across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
- 30 t and above for quarry work and mining support, particularly in Mindanao.
What Philippine Buyers Ask Us First
- Do I need a pre-shipment inspection certificate? No — and this is the biggest difference between the Philippines and West or East Africa. There is no origin-side conformity certificate for used construction machinery comparable to SONCAP or PVoC. Clearance runs through the Bureau of Customs on standard commercial documents, so what matters is importer accreditation and document accuracy, not a third-party certificate.
- Which port should I nominate? Whichever one the site is closest to. Getting this wrong is the most expensive mistake available in this market.
- Can you help with preferential duty treatment? We issue the Certificate of Origin and Form E where your broker advises it applies to your HS code. Whether it applies is your broker’s determination, not ours.
Where These Excavators End Up in the Philippines
Machines from this range are working on national and local road programmes, flood control and drainage in Metro Manila, land development for residential and commercial projects, quarry operations across Luzon, and nickel and gold mining support in Mindanao.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to ship an excavator from China to the Philippines?
Freight depends on machine size, shipping method (RORO or flat-rack container) and the destination port. Mini excavators can usually be containerized, while 20-ton and larger machines typically travel by RORO to Manila or Cebu. Send us your target model and port, and we will include a current freight estimate with your quotation.
How long does shipping from China to Manila take?
Transit time from major Chinese ports to Manila typically ranges from 7 to 14 days depending on the sailing schedule. Cebu and Davao services may take slightly longer or require transshipment via Manila. We confirm the estimated arrival window with every quotation.
What documents do I need to import an excavator into the Philippines?
There is no origin-side conformity certificate for used construction machinery here, unlike Nigeria or Kenya. What you need is importer accreditation with the Bureau of Customs — a tax identification number and registration — plus the standard commercial set: bill of lading, commercial invoice and packing list. We issue the certificate of origin and Form E where your broker advises it applies to your HS code.
Which excavator size is most popular in the Philippines?
The 20-ton class is the most requested for infrastructure and general contracting work across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Mini excavators around 7–8 tons are popular for urban utility projects and provincial sites with transport constraints, while 30-ton-plus machines serve quarry and mining applications.
Do you ship to ports outside Manila?
Yes. Besides Manila, we can arrange delivery to Batangas, Cebu, Davao and other Philippine ports depending on sailing schedules. Tell us your preferred port and project location, and we will recommend the most cost-effective routing.
Do you provide after-sales support for machines delivered to the Philippines?
Yes. We provide parts coordination, technical documentation and remote assistance. Because the Philippines has no origin-side conformity certificate, a follow-up parts shipment is comparatively simple — the constraint is inter-island delivery, not customs.
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