Customs Guide
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The Singapore Customs newsletter outlines penalties for failing to declare goods and specifies fines based on the type of offence, with varying amounts for cigarettes and dutiable/non-dutiable goods. It highlights the TradNet system, which streamlines the trade declaration process and has significantly increased efficiency since its introduction in 1989. Additionally, the newsletter provides information about tax relief and duty-free concessions available for travelers bringing goods into Singapore.
Customs Guide
- 1. SINGAPORE CUSTOMS NEWSLETTER ISSUE AUGUST 2018 FIRDAUS BIN ZULKILFI (1880038C)
- 2. Type of Offence Composition Amount Failure to declare or making an incorrect declaration of cigarettes 1st offence: S$200/pack or per 20 sticks or part thereof 2nd offence: S$500/pack or per 20 sticks or part thereof 3rd offence: S$800/pack or per 20 sticks or part thereof Failure to declare or making an incorrect declaration of dutiable goods other than cigarettes 1st offence: 10 times the duty amount 2nd offence: 15 times the duty amount 3rd offence: 20 times the duty amount Subject to a minimum of S$50 Failure to declare or making an incorrect declaration of non-dutiable goods 10 times the Goods and Services Tax (GST) amount subject to a of S$50 Leaving Singapore in a Single-registered motor vehicle with less than three-quarter tank full of motor fuel This applies to petrol, CNG and petrol-CNG supply tanks. 1st offence: S$100 2nd offence: S$300 3rd offence: S$500 The driver must turn back to Singapore to fill the fuel supply tank to quarter full tank before he is allowed to leave Singapore with the motor vehicle/ The driver will be charged in court if the fuel gauge of his motor vehicle tampered.
- 3. In the early 1980s, the various Government agencies were processing about 2.5 million trade declarations each year. Traders had to submit multiple forms and sets of documents to the various agencies – approval took an average of two to four days. TradeNet made its debut in 1989 as the world’s first nationwide electronic data interchange (EDI) system for clearance of trade documentation. With TradeNet, traders could submit a single form through a single interface to all the relevant agencies. Today, TradeNet handles almost 10 million permits a year and processes 90 per cent of the declarations within 10 minutes. TradeNet 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The fee for each TradeNet declaration today is $2.88, down from $6.40 when the system was first implemented in 1989. 8,600,000 8,800,000 9,000,000 9,200,000 9,400,000 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 Number of TradeNet® Permits Issued Tradenet cuts down unnecessary paperwork when traders submit permit applications to Government agencies. This initiative to transact with the Whole-of-Government electronically involved more than 15 agencies and organisations. Started in 1989 and upgraded in 2007 to version 4.0. TradeNet offers an extensive suite of services. Other than declaration of imports and exports, traders can also amend permit details, cancel unused permits and submit claims for the refund of duty and GST erroneously paid, making it a one-stop solution for Government-related transactions. TradeNet 4.0 has enabled businesses to save almost S$4 million a year from reduced trade declaration fees. History
- 5. Whether you’re coming to Singapore as a tourist or as a resident returning home, you will find that there are tax relief and duty- free concessions that may be applicable to some of your accompanying goods.
- 6. Liquor Product:- You can enjoy duty-free concession on liquors only if: You are 18 years old or above; You are not arriving from Malaysia The liquor is not prohibited from import into Singapore The liquor is for your own consumption You have spent 48 hours or more outside Singapore immediately before arrival
- 7. Do watch the video on customs guide for travellers before attempting this quiz.