Singapore Customs info

Used Household Goods and Personal Effects may be imported free of duty within six months of member'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

1. Copy of shipper's passport.
2. Detailed household packing list in English.
3. Original Bill of Lading.
4. Alternatively GST, currently at the rate of 5% of the declared value of the shipment, must be paid.

 

Used Personal Effects

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.

Vehicle/ Car
Please contact your Moverworldwide Agent for further information prior to export to Singapore.

Prohibited Items
Liquors and cigarettes marked with the words "Singapore duty not paid" on the labels, cartons or packets, Cigarettes with the prefix "E" printed on the packets, Chewing gum, Chewing tobacco and imitation tobacco products, Cigarette lighters of pistol or revolver shape, Controlled drugs and psychotropic substances, Endangered species of wildlife and their by-products, Firecrackers, Obscene articles, publications, video tapes/discs and software, Reproduction of copyright publications, video tapes, video compact discs, laser discs, records or cassettes, Seditious and treasonable materials.

Live Animals and Plants
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 the Director of Primary Products, Singapore, must grant a licence. 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.

Note: Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, mymovingguide.com can only offer guidance but cannot be responsible for miss-advice. Please contact the consulate or embassy representing the country to which you are moving to determine the applicable rules, regulations and laws to which your shipment will be subject.