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Philippine apparel sourcing guide
Buyers importing apparel from the Philippines to Israel can source premium blank t-shirts, activewear, polo shirts, and custom OEM/ODM garments directly from PHShirt. We prepare commercial documentation for the agreed Incoterm and coordinate freight from the Philippines toward Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, Ashdod, Rishon LeZion, and Petah Tikva. Take advantage of established maritime container routes via the Port of Haifa and Port of Ashdod, automated single-window customs clearance through the Israel Tax Authority Sha'ar Olami platform, full compliance with Standards Institution of Israel (SII) Hebrew textile labelling regulations, and dedicated bilingual export account support.
PHShirt combines export-ready garment production with direct access to established blank-shirt brands. Buyers can source Yalex, A2Z, Crown, Softex, and Blackhorse blanks or commission OEM/ODM runs with custom fabric, sizing, labels, printing, embroidery, and packaging.
Bilateral commerce between the Philippines and Israel continues to expand across industrial and consumer sectors. Israeli seaports and airports operate robust international cargo loops connecting the Eastern Mediterranean to Asian manufacturing corridors.
Israel imported US $207.74 million worth of goods from the Philippines in 2025, led by electronics, precision apparatus, technical instruments, and agricultural products. Commercial apparel, knitwear, and uniform lines represent a growing segment of bilateral trade.
The Philippine Bureau of Customs and the Israel Customs Directorate have established a joint action roadmap to formalize an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Mutual Recognition Arrangement. Upon implementation, accredited commercial importers and exporters will benefit from expedited green-lane customs clearance, minimized physical examinations, and streamlined bilateral security protocols.
Bilateral trade is actively facilitated by the Israel Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ICCP) and the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Industrial cooperation under bilateral commercial dialogues supports private sector sourcing across apparel, textiles, and innovative manufacturing.
Apparel consignments from the Philippines to Israel move via containerized ocean freight through the Indian Ocean and Suez Canal directly into Israel's Mediterranean deep-water ports: Port of Haifa (Northern Israel / Bayport) and Port of Ashdod (serving Tel Aviv, central logistics hubs, and southern districts). For urgent showroom samples, runway capsules, and corporate event merchandise, scheduled air cargo connects directly into Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV). Final routing depends on volume, Incoterm, carrier schedule, and the buyer's nominated forwarder.
Containerized FCL and LCL garment cargo departs from dedicated Philippine international container terminals and enters Israel through modern deep-water container facilities with direct railway and highway connections across the country.
Primary modern deep-water container terminal in Southern Mindanao (Panabo / Davao Gulf). Handles direct factory container stuffings from our Tagum City and Davao production facilities, loading directly onto linehaul container vessels without Manila domestic transfer delays.
The nation's largest container shipping gateway. Connects regular weekly ocean loops directly to the Eastern Mediterranean via ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Maersk, and COSCO.
Central Visayas primary maritime terminal handling regional container feeder connections into international transshipment centers in Singapore and Malaysia.
Strategic deep-water Freeport container terminal serving Central and Northern Luzon industrial estates with dedicated expressway transit and fast customs processing.
Israel's leading container shipping complex on Haifa Bay, handling over 1.4 million TEUs annually across the historical Haifa Port (Adani-Gadot consortium) and the state-of-the-art automated Bayport Terminal (SIPG HaMifratz Port). Features direct electrified rail spurs to the national network, serving commercial distributors across northern and central Israel.
Principal container gateway on the southern Mediterranean coast, handling approximately 60% of Israel's containerized cargo. Comprises the Ashdod Port Company container berths and the modern semi-automated Southport Terminal (Hadarom Port operated by TIL / MSC), located just 40 km south of Tel Aviv with immediate access to highway 4 and central logistics distribution parks.
Israel's southern maritime gateway located on the Gulf of Aqaba (Red Sea), providing alternative maritime access without navigating the Suez Canal.
High-value fashion apparel, corporate showroom samples, urgent boutique capsule collections, and seasonal top-ups fly directly between Philippine airports and Israeli air freight gateways.
Primary air cargo facility for Southern Mindanao. Features scheduled widebody domestic flights feeding Manila (MNL) for consolidated international air waybills connecting directly to Israel.
National air cargo terminal in Metro Manila. Connects air freight consignments to Israel via leading global airline freighter hubs: Istanbul (Turkish Airlines Cargo), Dubai (Emirates SkyCargo / flydubai cargo), and Doha (Qatar Airways Cargo).
Major express freight hub hosting dedicated international integrator facilities (FedEx, UPS, DHL). Features 24/7 dedicated freighter ramp handling and rapid customs clearance for Northern Luzon.
Central Visayas air cargo gateway linking garment producers to international airline networks through transshipment via Singapore (SIN) and Hong Kong (HKG).
Israel's primary international air cargo gateway, handling over 350,000 tons of air freight annually at the dedicated Maman Cargo Terminal and Swissport Cargo Israel facilities. Features 24/7 automated customs processing by Israel Tax Authority Customs Directorate, specialized temperature-controlled storage, and high-speed road access to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and central logistics corridors.
Southern international airport in the Timna Valley near Eilat, handling secondary cargo flights, regional charter express consignments, and southern resort uniform deliveries.
A reliable landed-cost estimate needs the final garment specification, quantity, packing dimensions, HS classification, Incoterm, destination, and delivery mode. Israel calculates import duties and taxes using the CIF method (Cost, Insurance, and Freight).
These checkpoints are planning prompts, not a substitute for a binding tariff ruling or legal advice. Confirm the exact product scope before production labels and packaging are approved.
Most apparel begins in Chapter 61 or 62. Fiber composition, knit versus woven construction, gender, garment type, and intended use determine the final tariff line. Israel uses the Harmonized System for tariff classification.
Document requirements vary by buyer, carrier, bank, customs authority, and trade arrangement.
Production starts after specification, sample or artwork, price, payment, and delivery terms are approved in writing.
Answers for early-stage sourcing. Your quotation will state the commercial terms that apply to the actual order.
In the Philippines, cargo departs from Davao International Container Port (DICT) in Mindanao for southern manufacturing, as well as the Port of Manila (MICT and South Harbor), Cebu International Port (CIP), and Subic Bay. In Israel, containerized ocean shipments arrive at the Port of Haifa (handling northern traffic and featuring the automated Bayport Terminal) and the Port of Ashdod (Hadarom Port serving Tel Aviv and central commercial centers).
Air cargo departs from Davao Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO), Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA / MNL), Clark International Airport (CRK), and Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB). Cargo arrives in Israel primarily at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV, handling the vast majority of Israeli air freight at Maman and Swissport cargo terminals with 24/7 customs clearance).
Israel uses the CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) method. Customs duties on apparel generally range from 0% to 12% depending on garment construction and fiber composition. Standard Israeli VAT (Ma'am) of 17% applies to the CIF customs value plus customs duties. All entries are filed electronically through the Sha'ar Olami single-window platform.
Our minimum order is 50 pieces per design for custom OEM/ODM apparel production; blank-stock order minimums depend on brand, color, and size mix.
The planning estimate for ocean container shipping is 18 to 28 days port to port from Davao or Manila via the Suez Canal corridor to Haifa or Ashdod. Air cargo connecting through international airline hubs takes 1 to 3 days airport to airport. Express couriers deliver in 3 to 5 business days door to door. Garment production takes 3 to 6 weeks after sample approval.
Yes. OEM/ODM orders can include Hebrew language care labels conforming to Standards Institution of Israel standard SI 58 (הרכב הבד : e.g., כותנה, פוליאסטר, אלסטן), permanent יוצר בפיליפינים / Made in the Philippines origin markings, buyer brand neck tags, custom hangtags, and individual barcode polybags.
PHShirt can quote common Incoterms 2020 rules such as EXW, FCA, FOB (Manila, Davao DICT, or Cebu), CFR, or CIF (Port of Haifa or Port of Ashdod). Invoices are denominated and settled in US Dollars (USD) or Euro (EUR) via SWIFT bank transfer (T/T), Letter of Credit (L/C), or international cards as outlined in our Modes of Payment Guide.
Send your garment type, quantity, sizes, decoration method, target delivery date, and destination Israeli port or city.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-01. Requirements change: verify current rules before contracting freight or producing labels.
