Export Documentation

Export Documentation for Singapore: Required Documents

Documents for shipping to or from Singapore: core documents, certificates, restricted goods, and customs procedures. Customs authority: Singapore Customs.

Country
Singapore
Customs authority
Singapore Customs
Trading bloc
RCEP, CPTPP
Currency
SGD
Estimated clearance
Same day to 1 day for most shipments

TradeNet electronic filing

Inter-Bank GIRO for duty payment

Very low tariffs (most goods 0%)

GST (9%) on imports

Core documents

  • Commercial Invoice (required): English, detailed values
  • Packing List (required): Package details
  • Bill of Lading / Air Waybill (required): Transport document
  • Import Permit (required): Via TradeNet

Additional documents

  • Certificate of Origin: For FTA benefits
  • SFA License: For food products
  • HSA License: For pharmaceuticals, medical devices

Special certificates

  • SFA Import Permit: applies to Food products, issued by Singapore Food Agency.
  • HSA License: applies to Medicines, medical devices, issued by Health Sciences Authority.

Customs procedures

  • TradeNet electronic system
  • Extremely efficient clearance
  • Free trade zone available

Restricted goods

  • Chewing gum
  • Controlled drugs
  • Weapons
  • Certain publications

Prohibited goods

  • Firecrackers
  • Counterfeit goods
  • Seditious materials
  • Obscene materials

Tips

  • Most goods have 0% duty
  • TradeNet makes clearance very fast
  • Efficient hub for regional distribution

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Frequently asked questions

Does Singapore have import duties?

Singapore has very low tariffs - most goods are duty-free. GST (9%) applies to imports.

What is TradeNet?

Singapore's national trade portal for all import/export permit applications.