Types of Goods to Declare at the Customs Checkpoint

After visiting the Singapore Changi airport terminal 3, I have a better understanding about the custom procedures. The types of goods need to be declared are * Dutiable or taxable goods exceeding your duty-free concession or GST relief * Controlled or restricted goods * Prohibited goods Dutiable goods are intoxicating liquors, including spirits, wine, beer, ale stout and porter. Tobacco products including cigarettes and cigars. Motor spirit.

Motorised cycle. Controlled goods require an import permit or authorisation form from the relevant controlling authority before they can be brought into Singapore.Travellers are to produce the goods and the import permit or authorization at the Red Channel for clearance. The list of goods includes (but is not limited to): • Animals, birds, fishes and their products • CDs, DVDs, films and video games • Arms and explosives • Medicines and pharmaceutical products • Telecommunication and radio communication equipment • Handcuffs and nightsticks A prohibited goods includes (but is not limited to): • Chewing tobacco and imitation tobacco products • Chewing gum • Cigarette lighters of pistol or revolver shape • Controlled drugs and psychotropic substances Endangered species of wildlife and their by-products • Firecrackers • Obscene articles, publications, video tapes/discs and software • Reproduction of copyright publications, video tapes, video discs, laser discs, records or cassettes • Seditious and treasonable materials Travellers will need to Inform ICA officers any of the above-stated goods that they carry, and Produce the prohibited or controlled goods together with the import permit or authorisation from the relevant authorities, if any. All goods imported into Singapore are subject to Goods and Services Tax (GST).If the traveller are a bona fide traveller who is not a holder of a work permit, employment pass, student pass, dependent pass or long-term pass, he/she will be given GST relief on new articles, souvenirs, gifts and food preparations (excluding intoxicating liquors and tobacco) up to the following value shown in the table below: If the travellers are a bona fide traveller and a) he/she are 18 years old or above, and b) Spent 48 hours or more outside Singapore immediately before arrival, and c) Not arrived from Malaysia.

You will be given duty-free concession for liquors on one of the following options:The Customs Tax Payment Kiosk allows the travellers at the convenience of making self-declaration on dutiable or taxable goods through the kiosk and paying the required duties and GST electronically without having to visit the Customs Tax Office. The self-declaration service and e-payment mechanism is a user-friendly and secure facility that is easy and convenient to use. Travellers need only key in the relevant information on their purchases and the system will automatically calculate the duties and GST due after deducting the GST relief entitlement. The touch of a button will reveal a summary of the taxes due.Payment can be made via VISA, MasterCard or Nets. Retain the receipt issued by the kiosk for checks by ICA officers when you exit the checkpoint.

For a smooth and hassle-free declaration of the dutiable or taxable goods, do have the goods, passport, receipts and credit card (VISA or MasterCard) or NETS card ready. Travellers will need to key in the following information for the declaration: • Cigarettes: Quantity & Value • Tobacco: Weight & Value • Liquor in excess of duty-free concession: Volume, Alcoholic Strength & Value • Imported goods such as new articles, souvenirs, gifts & food items: Value