Japan EMS Size & Weight Limits: Philippines, Malaysia & Singapore Compared
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Japan EMS Size & Weight Limits: Philippines, Malaysia & Singapore Compared
This is a very BeeLife kind of article: boring numbers before checkout, happy shopper after checkout. A stroller or appliance can look cheap until the box becomes the real product.
The same Japan parcel can hit a different limit depending on where you are sending it.
Japan Post's current EMS table lists 20kg maximum for the Philippines and 30kg for Malaysia and Singapore; all three list 1.5m maximum length and 3m length-plus-girth.
PH vs MY vs SG at a glance
For current Japan Post EMS, the Philippines has a lower maximum weight than Malaysia and Singapore even though the listed maximum dimensions are the same.
Current EMS maximum weight.
Current EMS maximum weight.
Current EMS maximum weight.
| Destination | Max length | Length + circumference | Max weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 1.5m | 3m | 20kg |
| Malaysia | 1.5m | 3m | 30kg |
| Singapore | 1.5m | 3m | 30kg |
Why this matters before you buy
A large appliance, stroller or multi-item consolidated parcel can exceed a route's limit even when each individual product looks reasonable. Packaging adds dimensions and weight too.
Weight is not the only constraint
Japan Post also sets length and length-plus-circumference limits. A light but very bulky product can therefore be difficult even when it is far below the weight maximum.
For bulky products, I look up the manufacturer's box size if I can find it — not just the assembled product size. International shipping cares about the parcel.
Official source
Japan Post — EMS size / weight limits
Current official table
Bottom line
For PH/MY/SG imports, check the shipping ceiling before buying bulky goods. Philippines EMS currently tops out at 20kg, while Malaysia and Singapore are listed at 30kg.
