SINGAPORE 

PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED GOODS

Weapons and ammunition of any kinds (including weapons for display), narcotics, non branded drugs, chewing gum, pornographic materials (publications, clippings or films), politically sensitive or subversive literature, firecrackers, counterfeit currencies, and endangered species of wildlife.

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS 

Used Household Goods and Personal Effects may be imported free of duty within six months of owner's arrival in Singapore provided:

• Items were in possession of shipper for at least 6 months.
• Shipper has obtained an employment pass for a minimum of 6 months or his company can produce a copy of his employment pass application together with a sponsor letter.

Documents Required

• Copy of shipper's passport.
• Detailed household packing list in English.
• Original Bill of Lading.

Alternatively GST, currently at the rate of 5% of the declared value of the shipment, must be paid.

DUTIABLE ITEMS IN SINGAPORE

Singapore Customs Authorities perform physical inspection of all inbound shipments of Household Goods. The following commodities attract duties:

Tobacco products
Current duty level: 
Cigarettes/Cigars/Tobacco: at US$110.00 per kilo.

Wine, Spirits and other alcoholic beverages
Current duty level:
Wine (Still): US$6.00 per litre + 5% GST
Wine (Sparkling): US$8.00 per litre + 5% GST
Liquor, Whiskey, Brandy and Spirits: US$19.00 per litre + 5% GST

A test may be ordered for alcoholic beverage not listed with the Singapore Customs and duty will be levied according to the alcoholic content. Testing fee is
US$ 80.00 per bottle.

Always provide a detailed list of brand name, alcohol content and bottle size, pack in separate, clearly marked boxes and place these easily accessible in the container/lift van. This will facilitate customs clearance and delivery.

Motor Vehicles and Motor Cycles

Please contact your T.I.M.N. Agent for further information prior to export to Singapore.  (Importation is not normally recommended)

PETS

Except for pets arriving from the UK, Australia and New Zealand, all pets are subject to quarantine for one month on arrival to Singapore and also a licence must be granted by the Director of Primary Products, Singapore. The licence must be obtained 7 days before importation. Quarantine space is limited and must be booked months ahead.

VIDEO TAPES

Recorded video tapes/films, except for Ballet, Opera, Classical and Jazz music recordings, sports, educational, documentary and cartoon video tapes and films meant for children, must be censored on arrival to Singapore.  A detailed list of titles with the documentation should be provided and packed in separate, clearly marked boxes and placed in an easily accessible position in the container/lift van. This will facilitate customs clearance and delivery.

Important: This information is intended for general guidance and all T.I.M.N. members are entitled to reproduce this information and any contributions are welcomed.  T.I.M.N. cannot however take responsibility for any errors or omissions or for any loss or damage that may occur from its use.  As such it is advisable to contact the nearest customs office for Singapore for full and current information prior to importation.