Philippine apparel sourcing for Cambodian buyers

Import apparel from the Philippines to Cambodia

Cambodia's expanding commercial economy, hospitality sector, corporate enterprises, and dynamic retail markets demand high-quality blanks and custom finished garments. As fellow ASEAN member states, the Philippines and Cambodia trade under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) and RCEP, granting qualifying Philippine apparel 0% duty-free entry with standard 10% Cambodian VAT. Philippine manufacturer PHShirt supplies premium blank t-shirts and custom OEM/ODM apparel to Cambodian buyers, coordinating ATIGA Form D certification, ASYCUDA World electronic customs filing, short-sea container shipping into Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) and Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP), and air cargo into Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH).

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Why Cambodian brands and corporate buyers source from the Philippines

Cambodia's thriving urban retail centers, hotel and casino resort developments in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville, sporting organizations, and corporate institutions seek reliable garment manufacturing partners offering premium circular knits, combed cottons, durable uniform fabrics, and modern decoration methods. Partnering with Philippine apparel manufacturers gives Cambodian buyers direct access to ASEAN duty-free benefits, English-speaking customer support, and rapid regional transit.

ASEAN ATIGA 0% tariff: 0% duty-free customs clearance on qualifying apparel under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement via electronic ATIGA Form D
Short-sea intra-ASEAN shipping: Fast 5 to 9 day maritime container transit from Manila or Davao to Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) and Mekong River terminals at Phnom Penh Port (PPAP)
Tropical performance knits: Breathable 100% combed cotton, quick-dry performance poly-spandex blends, and moisture-wicking pique polo knits engineered for Southeast Asian climates
Comprehensive inventory: Direct warehouse access to top Philippine blank t-shirt mill lines (Yalex, A2Z, Crown, Softex, Blackhorse) alongside custom OEM/ODM cut-and-sew programs

What PHShirt supplies into Cambodia

PHShirt provides complete apparel manufacturing and export logistics. We oversee yarn spinning, fabric knitting, custom dyeing, screen printing, embroidery, dye sublimation, packaging, and export customs documentation for seamless entry into the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Blank-stock fulfillmentHeavyweight streetwear tees, lightweight combed cotton shirts, polo shirts, fleece hoodies, and activewear in bulk for quick export dispatch.
OEM & ODM custom manufacturingCustom Asian and Western sizing, bespoke Pantone color dyeing, woven brand labels, bilingual care tags, and custom retail packaging.
Hospitality & casino uniformsDurable, high-thread-count staff apparel, hotel polo shirts, aprons, and casino workwear tailored for major hospitality venues across Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville.
ATIGA Form D documentation packageCommercial invoices, packing lists, Certificate of Origin (Form D), and transport documents formatted for paperless ASYCUDA World customs clearance.

Shipping route and international gateways to Cambodia

Apparel consignments from the Philippines to Cambodia travel via maritime container vessels calling at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) or inland river barge terminals at Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP LM17), or via fast airfreight arriving at Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) and Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI). Departure ports in the Philippines include Manila (MICT/South Harbor), Davao (DICT), and Cebu (CIP).

Major International Seaports & River Ports (Container Gateways)

Ocean and river container freight provides cost-effective transport for Full Container Loads (FCL 20ft/40ft) and Less than Container Loads (LCL), connecting Philippine export hubs with Cambodia's maritime and inland terminal network.

Port of Manila (MICT & South Harbor) PHMNL
The primary container shipping gateway in the Philippines, processing over 4.5 million TEUs annually. Operates scheduled intra-Asia container loops to Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh via regional feeder connections in 5 to 9 days.
Region: Metro Manila / Luzon • Terminals: ICTSI MICT & ATI South Harbor • Transit: 5-9 Days
Davao International Container Terminal (DICT) PHDVO / PHDIC
Modern deepwater terminal in Panabo City, Davao Gulf. Features a 15.0m natural draft and dedicated quay cranes, providing direct containerized export connections for Southern Mindanao manufacturing.
Region: Davao Region / Mindanao • Terminal: San Vicente / Anflocor • Draft: 15.0m Deepwater
Cebu International Port (CIP) PHCEB
Central Visayas maritime terminal connecting apparel exporters in Cebu directly with international feeder vessels bound for Southeast Asian destinations.
Region: Cebu City / Central Visayas • Operator: OPASCOR / CPA

Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS - កំពង់ផែស្វយ័តក្រុងព្រះសីហនុ) KHKOS
Cambodia's only international deepwater seaport situated in the Gulf of Thailand, handling more than 70% of the nation's container traffic. Features modern container terminal berths with 10.0m to 14.5m drafts, post-Panamax container cranes, bonded warehouses, and direct connection to the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway (E4), delivering containers into Phnom Penh distribution centers in under 2 hours.
Location: Preah Sihanouk Province / Gulf of Thailand • Role: Cambodia's Premier Deepwater Seaport • Expressway: Direct E4 Highway to Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP - LM17 Terminal) KHPNH
Cambodia's largest inland river port operating the modern LM17 Container Terminal along the Mekong River in Kandal Province. Connected to Cai Mep and Ho Chi Minh City deepsea hub terminals in Vietnam via scheduled daily river container barges, providing economical direct delivery into the heart of the Phnom Penh metropolitan market.
Location: Kandal Province / Mekong River (Phnom Penh) • Terminal: PPAP LM17 Container Terminal • Mode: Mekong River Container Barge Corridor
Port of Koh Kong (Koh Kong Port) KHKKG
Southwestern coastal commercial terminal handling coastal feeder cargo and regional trade along the Gulf of Thailand maritime corridor.
Location: Koh Kong Province / Thai Gulf • Focus: Coastal Feeder & Regional Trade
Port of Kampot (Kampot Port) KHKMT
Southern coastal multipurpose port facility serving southern agricultural and commercial logistics with expanding maritime berths.
Location: Kampot Province • Role: Southern Coastal Trade Gateway

Major International Airports (Air Cargo Gateways)

Air cargo provides express delivery for urgent marketing campaigns, corporate uniforms, retail launch samples, and emergency stock replenishment.

Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila MNL / RPLL
The primary airfreight gateway in the Philippines, operating scheduled direct and connecting flights to Phnom Penh via Philippine Airlines and regional carriers with an average flight time of approximately 2.5 to 3.5 hours.
Location: Pasay / Paranaque, Metro Manila • Flight Time: Approx 2.5-3.5 Hours Direct
Clark International Airport, Pampanga CRK / RPLC
Major express logistics and air cargo center in Central Luzon with regional freighter frequencies connecting into Indochina.
Location: Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga • Focus: Express Freight & Regional Logistics
Mactan-Cebu International Airport CEB / RPVM
Visayas international airport providing air cargo connections for fashion manufacturers and lifestyle brands in Central and Southern Philippines.
Location: Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu • Role: Visayas Aviation Hub

Techo International Airport (TIA / KTI - អាកាសយានដ្ឋានអន្តរជាតិតេជោ) KTI / VDTI
Cambodia's premier 4F international aviation gateway situated south of Phnom Penh in Kandal and Takeo provinces. Equipped with a 4,000-meter Category 4F runway capable of handling Code F widebody freighters (B747-8F, A380, B777F), an integrated 175,000-ton cargo village, on-site GDCE customs inspection, and direct expressway links into the capital's industrial garment districts.
Location: Kandal & Takeo Provinces (Phnom Penh) • Classification: 4F Global Widebody Gateway • Cargo Capacity: 175,000+ Metric Tons
Phnom Penh International Airport (អាកាសយានដ្ឋានអន្តរជាតិភ្នំពេញ) PNH / VDPP
Cambodia's legacy capital airfreight facility, featuring dedicated international cargo terminal aprons, automated bonded storage, and on-site General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) inspection branches with instantaneous ASYCUDA World electronic processing.
Location: Pou Senchey / Phnom Penh • Role: Domestic & Regional Air Hub • Customs: GDCE Phnom Penh Airport Branch
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (អាកាសយានដ្ឋានអន្តរជាតិសៀមរាបអង្គរ) SAI / VDSA
New modern international aviation gateway serving Siem Reap Province and northern Cambodia, catering to hospitality, boutique tourism retail, and regional merchandise freight.
Location: Soutr Nikom District / Siem Reap • Focus: Northern Regional Airfreight & Tourism Merchandising
Sihanoukville International Airport (អាកាសយានដ្ឋានអន្តរជាតិក្រុងព្រះសីហនុ) KOS / VDSV
Coastal international airport serving Preah Sihanouk province, special economic zones (SSEZ), and coastal casino resort hospitality developments.
Location: Ream / Preah Sihanouk Province • Focus: Coastal Commercial & SEZ Express Freight

Transit time estimates from Philippines to Cambodia

Ocean container freight

5-9 days

Manila (MICT) or Davao (DICT) to Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) or Phnom Penh Port (PPAP).

Direct air cargo

1-2 days

Manila (MNL) or Clark (CRK) scheduled airfreight flights to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH).

Express courier

2-4 days

DHL, FedEx, or SF Express door-to-door service from Philippine facilities to any commercial address in Cambodia.

Landed-cost & Trade Framework for Cambodia

Customs duties and border taxes in Cambodia are administered by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). Landed costs are assessed on the CIF value (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) at the Cambodian border.

ASEAN ATIGA Preferential Tariff: 0% preferential customs duty on qualifying apparel (HS Chapters 61 and 62) imported from the Philippines with a valid electronic ATIGA Form D Certificate of Origin.
Standard MFN Customs Duty: 7% to 15% ad valorem tariff applies only if the shipment does not utilize ASEAN ATIGA origin certification.
Cambodian Value-Added Tax (VAT): Standard 10% VAT assessed on the CIF value plus any applicable customs duty upon customs clearance in Cambodia.
Customs declaration system: Electronic customs declaration processed through the ASYCUDA World automated customs platform and Cambodia National Single Window (CNSW).
Destination currency: Dual currency system: US Dollar (USD) and Cambodian Riel (KHR). Wholesale apparel manufacturing invoices and international shipping are settled in USD.

Cambodian import compliance & textile quality standards

Garments imported into Cambodia must conform to national consumer protection regulations, Ministry of Commerce labeling standards, and ASEAN quality benchmarks.

Textile fiber composition labelingPermanent sewn-in care tags in Khmer or English detailing fiber composition percentages (e.g., *100% Cotton / កប្បាស 100%*).
Country of origin markingPermanent origin mark on garment care tags: *Made in Philippines* or *ផលិតនៅប្រទេសហ្វីលីពីន*.
Standardized care symbols (ISO 3758)Standardized graphic symbols for washing, bleaching, tumble drying, ironing, and professional dry cleaning.
Importer Tax Identification Number (TIN)Import declarations and invoices must reflect the buyer's registered commercial entity and valid Tax Identification Number (TIN) registered with the General Department of Taxation (GDT).
Chemical & dye safety complianceGarments must use non-toxic, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 compliant reactive dyes, free from restricted azo colorants and heavy metal residues.
ASEAN ATIGA Form D Certificate of OriginOfficial electronic Certificate of Origin issued through the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) to secure 0% preferential duty entry.

HS classification starting points for apparel

Apparel products imported into Cambodia fall under the ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN) in Chapters 61 and 62 based on 8-digit tariff lines.

HS 6109.10 - T-shirts, singlets, and casual vests of cotton, knitted or crocheted (0% ATIGA Duty / 7% MFN)
HS 6105.10 / 6106.10 - Men's and women's knitted polo shirts and sports shirts of cotton (0% ATIGA Duty / 7% MFN)
HS 6110.20 - Jerseys, pullovers, fleece hoodies, and sweatshirts of cotton, knitted (0% ATIGA Duty / 7% MFN)
HS 6203.42 / 6204.62 - Men's and women's trousers, shorts, and corporate pants, woven cotton (0% ATIGA Duty / 7% MFN)
HS 6205.20 / 6206.30 - Men's and women's formal woven button-down shirts of cotton (0% ATIGA Duty / 7% MFN)
ATIGA Form D - ASEAN electronic origin certificate securing 0% customs duty clearance

Export documents prepared for Cambodia

PHShirt prepares an export documentation package tailored for electronic declaration through Cambodia's ASYCUDA World system.

01Commercial invoiceDetailed seller and buyer details, itemized garment descriptions, unit prices in USD, HS codes, total CIF value, Incoterm 2020, and importer TIN.
02Packing listItemized carton breakdown, garment quantities per box, size breakdown, gross and net weights (kg), carton dimensions, and shipping marks.
03Transport documentOriginal Ocean Bill of Lading (B/L) to Sihanoukville (PAS) or Phnom Penh (PPAP) or Air Waybill (AWB) to Phnom Penh (PNH).
04ATIGA Form D Certificate of OriginASEAN preferential origin certificate issued by the Philippine Bureau of Customs for 0% duty exemption.
05Textile care & fiber labelsSewn-in care tags stating fiber composition (*100% Cotton*), ISO care symbols, and *Made in Philippines* origin mark.
06Certificate of inspection / Quality reportFactory quality inspection report verifying stitch density, dimensional stability, and carton packing accuracy.

MOQ, timing, and payment

Manufacturing begins upon formal tech pack sign-off, color swatch and size approval, sample verification, and agreed commercial terms.

Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 50 pieces per design for custom OEM/ODM production; stocked Philippine blank shirt mill lines available at flexible order quantities
Factory production lead time: 3 to 6 weeks depending on fabric knitting, custom dyeing, embroidery/print complexity, and order volume
Ocean shipping timeline: 5 to 9 days port to port from Manila or Davao (DICT) to Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) or Phnom Penh (PPAP)
Payment terms: Telegraphic Transfer (T/T); documentary letters of credit (L/C at sight) available for qualified full container load (FCL) orders

Importing from the Philippines to Cambodia: FAQ

Key information for commercial buyers, retail brands, corporate procurement teams, and hospitality operators in Cambodia.

What customs duty rates apply to apparel imported from the Philippines into Cambodia?

Under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), qualifying apparel items (HS Chapters 61 and 62) imported from the Philippines into Cambodia enter at 0% preferential customs duty when supported by an electronic ATIGA Form D Certificate of Origin. Standard border taxes include the 10% Cambodian Value-Added Tax (VAT) calculated on CIF value.

Which seaports and river ports in Cambodia receive shipments from the Philippines?

The primary deepwater maritime gateway is Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) on the Gulf of Thailand, offering direct expressway transit to Phnom Penh in under 2 hours. In addition, Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP LM17 Terminal) on the Mekong River receives direct container barge shuttles from regional hub ports in 5 to 9 days transit time.

Which airports in Cambodia receive international air cargo from Manila?

The primary air cargo hub is Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) with dedicated freight handling and ASYCUDA World electronic customs clearance. Direct and scheduled connecting flights from Manila (MNL) take approximately 2.5 to 3.5 hours.

What are the mandatory textile labeling requirements in Cambodia?

Textile products in Cambodia require permanent sewn-in labels in English or Khmer stating the fiber composition (e.g., *100% Cotton*), country of origin (*Made in Philippines*), and standardized ISO 3758 care symbols.

What is the minimum order quantity for shipping apparel to Cambodia?

50 pieces per design for custom OEM/ODM garment manufacturing. For stocked blank shirt mill lines (Yalex, A2Z, Crown, Softex, Blackhorse), orders can be assembled flexibly across sizes and colors.

How are customs declarations processed in Cambodia?

Customs clearance is processed electronically through the ASYCUDA World system and the Cambodia National Single Window (CNSW) operated by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). Importers submit electronic declarations (SAD) with commercial invoices, packing lists, and ATIGA Form D.

Which Incoterms can PHShirt quote for shipments to Cambodia?

PHShirt can quote EXW, FCA, FOB (Manila, Davao DICT, or Cebu), CFR/CIF (Sihanoukville Port or Phnom Penh Port), or DAP Cambodia (Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Battambang, or client warehouse) according to your preferred logistics framework.

Discuss a shipment to Cambodia

Send your garment specification, estimated quantity, fabric preference, decoration requirements, target delivery date, and destination in Cambodia (Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, Siem Reap, or Battambang). We will provide an itemized quote with Incoterms and shipping schedule.

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Last reviewed: 2026-09-06. Cambodian customs regulations, ASEAN ATIGA tariff concessions, ASYCUDA World electronic filing, and textile labeling standards change; verify current rules with the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) or a licensed customs clearing agent in Cambodia before concluding freight contracts or finalizing garment labels.