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SINGAPORE
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport (original
or copy with photograph)
- Residence Visa
- Residence Permit
- Copy of letter
applying for Residence Permit/Employment
Pass
- Copy of acknowledgment
card from Immigration
- Proof of Employment
(letter from Customer's employer to Director
of Customs and Excise, stating employee's
designation and anticipated stay in Singapore)
- Inventory (two
legible copies) detailing contents of
cartons
- Customs Declaration
signed by customer, stating goods have
been owned and used by customer for at
least six months
- Contact information
(address and telephone) of customer
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER'S
PRESENCE IN SINGAPORE MAY BE REQUIRED
FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- Household goods
and personal effects must arrive within
six months of Customer
- Used household
goods and personal effects are duty-free
if possessions have been used for at least
six months abroad, are for the continued
use of the owner for at least three months,
and Customer is to reside in Singapore
for more than 12 months
- All shipments
100% inspected, each carton opened
- Only one AIR and
one SURFACE shipment allowed
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New furniture
subject to duty (supply invoices)
- Only one of each
major electrical item allowed duty-free
- Refrigerators
- Antiques are duty-free,
but require a detailed inventory and a
certificate of antiquity (age)
- Prescription drugs
(valid prescription must be provided)
- Alcohol and tobacco
products (highly discouraged)
- Alcoholic
beverages are subject to very high
duties
- Document exact
number of bottles and type of alcoholic
beverages
- Load in container
for easy access
- Book and magazine
publications examined randomly
- Video tapes, laser
discs, cassettes and films are highly
discouraged, and if imported are subject
to censorship (Screening charges are for
the Customer's account)
- Provide a
list of the name of the video films
- Videos that
are exempt from censorship are children's
cartoon videos in their original packaging
and personal recordings of family
events.
- Certain types
of stuffed birds, animals and agricultural
products require an import license
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Narcotics, non-branded
drugs and psychotropic substances
- Chewing gum
- Guns (including
toy guns), weapons, ammunition and firecrackers
- violation punishable by death
- The following
weapons may be imported, but require permission
from the authorities: Swords and knives,
spear guns, blow pipes and bows and arrows
- Pornographic or
politically controversial materials
- Hand-held radio
transmitting devices
- All live and stuffed
animals on the Endangered Species List
- Counterfeit currency,
toy coins and toy currency notes
- Plants and vegetable
products
- Radio transmitters
- Cigarette lighters
of pistol or revolver shape
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Autos and motorcycles
subject to very high duty and registration
fees - import highly discouraged
- Must be registered
in Customer's name for his continued use
and not for re-sale
- Boats duty-free,
but must be for the owner's use and not
for re-sale
- Left-hand drive
vehicles are prohibited
- Vehicles more
than three years old can not be imported
- Dismantled vehicles
are not permitted
- Documents required:
- Certificate
of Compliance from Exhaust Emission
Control Standard required for ALL
vehicles new or used
- Original Commercial
Invoice
- Insurance
Papers
- Vehicle Registration
Certificate
- Owner's Passport
- Inward Declaration
Permit
- Customs duty
payment receipt
- Temporary
Certificate of Entitlement
- Manufacturers
letter confirming date automobile
was manufactured
PETS
- Health and Vaccination
Certificate required (must show proof
that vaccination was administered between
30 - 180 days prior to the flight)
- Animal must be
a minimum of four months old upon entry
into Singapore
- Import Permit
required at least 14 days before importation
of the pet
- One month quarantine
required for pets
- No more than three
dogs permitted per household
- Destination Agent
should be provided with the following
information:
- Breed, name,
age, weight, sex and color
- Owner's name
and delivery address
- Flight schedule
and Air Waybill number
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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 Agents and Customers. Since such regulations
are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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