Destination guide · 2026-10-18

Importing into Singapore: duties, VAT and fees

What you pay at the border when goods arrive in Singapore, and how it changes by country of origin.

Duty is charged on: CIF value
Duty-free threshold: SGD 400 for air and postal parcels (registered overseas sellers charge GST at checkout).
VAT / sales tax: 9% GST on CIF + duty.
Other fees: No customs duty except on alcohol, tobacco, motor vehicles and petroleum.
Official tariff: Singapore Customs
Preferential agreements: None

Guides by country of origin

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