Top Costco US items Philippines residents forward via Selectido
Based on Selectido shopper logs over the last 90 days, these are the items customers in Manila / Cebu / Davao ship from Costco US most often. Most are blocked from direct international delivery, restricted to certain regions, or carry a 2-3× markup at local retailers vs US retail. Balikbayan / padala culture — Filipinos receive constant US care packages.
- Kirkland Signature vitamins — frequently forwarded to Manila / Cebu / Davao.
- Kirkland coffee (2 lb bags) — frequently forwarded to Manila / Cebu / Davao.
- Bulk Tide Pods — frequently forwarded to Manila / Cebu / Davao.
- Costco-only LEGO sets — frequently forwarded to Manila / Cebu / Davao.
- Kirkland baby formula — frequently forwarded to Manila / Cebu / Davao.
- Bulk Cheerios — frequently forwarded to Manila / Cebu / Davao.
- Kirkland protein bars — frequently forwarded to Manila / Cebu / Davao.
- Kirkland Premium toilet paper — frequently forwarded to Manila / Cebu / Davao.
Real shipping cost + Philippines customs (BOC + VAT 12%) breakdown: Minneapolis → Manila
Updated for 2026 with current BOC + VAT 12% rates. These are end-to-end actual numbers, not estimates — every fee accounted for.
| Weight | Express tier | Standard tier | Economy tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 lb (small) | $38–$51 | $31–$43 | $20–$29 |
| 4–7 lb (medium) | $57–$75 | $43–$63 | $31–$49 |
| 8–14 lb (large) | $77–$94 | $58–$82 | $45–$74 |
| 15–25 lb (XL) | $104–$160 | $90–$134 | $74–$106 |
Philippines customs (BOC + VAT 12%) — duty on top of shipping:
- Threshold: PHP ₱10,000 (about USD $180) — De Minimis. Items below this clear with zero duty.
- Tax framework: Bureau of Customs De Minimis: 0 duty under PHP 10,000 (about USD $180). Above: 0–15% duty + 12% VAT.
- Aduana note: BOC clears at NAIA / Cebu Mactan. Courier remits duty+VAT on delivery in PHP.
Transit time from Minneapolis hub: DHL 4–7 days · FedEx 5–8 days · USPS+PhilPost 10–18 days.
Carriers we use for Philippines: DHL Express + FedEx + UPS + PhilPost.
Why customers in Philippines use Selectido for Costco
Costco's Kirkland Signature line is a global cult — Kirkland multivitamins, Kirkland baby formula equivalent (Kirkland ProCare), Kirkland coffee, Kirkland nuts and protein bars all rate as well as or better than the name brands at half the price.
Costco requires a membership to enter, blocks online ordering to most countries, and individual Costco branches in international markets carry only a fraction of the Kirkland US assortment. For Philippines customers specifically, Bureau of Customs customs requires accurate value declaration on courier shipments — guesswork ends in seizures or paid-twice scenarios. Selectido marks customs accurately, includes the original receipt, and confirms exact landed cost before charging your card.
Selectido shoppers carry a Costco Executive membership and shop on a video call with you. We can buy Kirkland items, Similac and Enfamil baby formula, Apple devices at Costco's lower price, and bulk supplements you cannot get without a membership.
Landed cost estimate — typical $200 Costco order to Philippines
+ 65% over US retail
Try with your own price →What customers in Philippines buy from Costco
- Kirkland Signature multivitamins
- Similac Pro-Total Comfort baby formula
- Enfamil NeuroPro
- Kirkland Almond Flour
- Garmin watches at Costco pricing
- Manuka honey
- Kirkland diapers and wipes
- iPad and AirPods at Costco discount
How Selectido buys at Costco for you
- Book a session — pick a 30-minute or 1-hour video slot, or use $14.99 package forwarding if you'll order online directly.
- Video call from the aisle — your shopper opens their phone camera inside the Costco store. You point, they pick up, you confirm.
- Approve and pay — final basket photo, exact total in USD, your approval, then we pay at checkout.
- Ship to Philippines — DHL Express with accurate Bureau of Customs customs paperwork. Door-to-door including customs clearance.