Products
- softwood lumber, kiln-dried and planed timber
- oak, ash and birch lumber
- round logs and veneer
- wood fuel briquettes
Who it is for
Timber importers and traders, construction and furniture manufacturers, joinery and packaging companies.
What the importer needs
- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources registers importers and dealers of imported wood materials. The requirements include business registration, a supply contract with the foreign exporter and documents authenticated at the Philippine Embassy in the country of origin.
- Entry of imported wood products is governed by DENR Administrative Order No. 2021-06.
- Phytosanitary certificates are required for wood shipments.
- Species, grades and moisture content are confirmed for each inquiry. Import duties are checked in the Philippine Tariff Finder.
How a request works
- 1. Send an inquiryTell us what product, volume and supply format you are looking for.
- 2. Supplier matchingWe identify a suitable manufacturer from Primorsky Krai and request current information.
- 3. Document checkWe clarify specifications, export documents, packaging, pricing basis and market requirements.
- 4. Direct negotiationThe buyer and supplier discuss commercial terms, samples, logistics and a possible trial shipment.
Frequently asked questions
Which wood products are available?
Kiln-dried and planed softwood lumber, oak, ash and birch lumber, round logs, veneer and wood fuel briquettes.
What does a Philippine importer need?
Registration with the DENR as an importer of wood materials, entry under DENR Administrative Order No. 2021-06 and phytosanitary certificates for each shipment.
Are species, grades and moisture content specified?
Yes. Species, grades and moisture content are confirmed for each inquiry.
Official sources
This is a general orientation, not legal advice. Requirements change, so the importer should confirm them with the relevant authority or a licensed customs broker before shipment.
- DENR, Certificate of Registration as Importer or Dealer of Imported Wood Materials
- DENR Forest Management Bureau, forestry-related laws and policies
- Tariff Commission, Philippine Tariff Finder