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Travellers may use the Customs@SG Web application via our eServices (www.customs.gov.sg/services) to make advance declarations and tax payments. For immigration requirements, visit the ICA website (https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/).
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Overview. Going Through Customs. Buying Over The Internet. GST Exemption For Investment Precious Metals. Moving To Singapore. Importing Personal Pets. Importing Dutiable Motor Vehicles. Home Brewed Beer And Other Fermented Liquors. Transfer Of Remains For Cremation Or Burial.
To import goods into Singapore, you are required to make a declaration to Singapore Customs. Goods and Services Tax (GST) is payable on non-dutiable goods. Both GST and duty are payable for dutiable goods if these goods are imported for local consumption.
Reconstituted on 1 April 2003 to bring together revenue collection and enforcement, trade documentation, trade facilitation and security functions under one agency, Singapore Customs upholds customs and trade laws to build trust in Singapore’s external trading system, facilitate trade, and protect revenue.
Travellers with purchases that have exceeded their personal duty free concession or GST relief can use Customs@SG web application to make an advance declaration and pay the duty and/or GST without having to visit the Customs Tax Payment Office at the checkpoint when they arrive in Singapore.
You are required to maintain an Inter-Bank GIRO (IBG) with Singapore Customs to make payment of duties, taxes, fees, penalties and other charges on services offered by Singapore from your bank account to Singapore Customs directly.
Import Procedures. All goods imported into Singapore are regulated under the Customs Act, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act and the Regulation of Imports and Exports Act. Imported goods are subject to GST and/or duty payment. A customs permit is required to account for the import and tax payment of the goods.
Links. 1. Application for Cancellation of Certificate of Origin issued by Singapore Customs. Web Link. 2. Application Form to be an Approved Exporter. Web Link. 3. Application Form to be an Approved/Certified Exporter.
If you are bringing in more than 10 litres of liquor products, a Customs permit would be required for clearance. Travellers are required to pay the taxes on liquor products exceeding their duty-free concession and on goods carried for or on behalf of other persons.
