Household Goods In to Singapore
Used Household Goods and Personal Effects may be imported free of duty within six months of owner's arrival in Singapore if they were in possession of shipper for at least 10 months and Shipper has 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.
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