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Taking
action for global security
Singapore shares the international community’s concerns
on the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). As
a responsible trading nation, it strives to do its part for
global security by implementing safeguards against the illicit
movement, through its ports, of items that can contribute to
such proliferation. Supporting its efforts is Singapore Customs,
which enforces the Strategic Goods (Control) Act.
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| The expanded strategic
goods control list will feature about 1,000 more
new items including propulsion systems, space vehicles
and related equipment. |
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The export, transshipment and transit of strategic goods through
Singapore’s ports is controlled under the Strategic Goods
(Control) Act.
Strategic goods are military goods or goods capable of military
uses including nuclear, biological and chemical weapons, conventional
arms and dual-use items. Dual-use items are items that can be
used for both civilian and military applications.
As the national authority for the administration of the Strategic
Goods (Control) Act, Singapore Customs coordinates closely with
relevant agencies including the Defence Science and Technology
Agency, Singapore Police Force and Immigration and Checkpoints
Authority, to implement the Act.
Singapore Customs serves as the focal point for local and international
enquiries on the strategic goods control regime. It also processes
all permit applications, registers and audits arms brokers,
takes action against strategic goods control violations and
conducts industry outreach and public awareness programmes.
Get more information
Learn more about Singapore’s Strategic Goods
Control System here.
This website provides a comprehensive overview of
the control system, as well as the regulatory procedures,
control list search facilities, online forms, latest
updates and information on the regular outreach
programmes conducted by Singapore Customs for traders,
freight forwarders, carriers and
the public. |
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In its continuous efforts to enhance the strategic goods control
system, Singapore has decided to expand the strategic goods
control list for export, transshipment and transit.
The new list, which will take effect from January 2008, will
incorporate all the remaining items listed under the four multilateral
export control regimes, namely the Missile Technology Control
Regime (MTCR), Australia Group (AG), Nuclear Suppliers Group
(NSG) and the Wassenaar Arrangement (WA).
These changes are especially important as more developed countries,
including Singapore, are building their factories and transferring
technologies in the region. Asian countries now produce and
trade many dual-use items and technologies that can be used
for military or WMD purposes besides their traditional commercial
purposes.
The new categories of items include high-end computers and telecommunications
systems, equipment and components; marine systems, equipment,
and components; propulsion systems, space vehicles and related
equipment; and navigation and avionics of certain technical
specifications. Their related software and technology will also
be controlled. The expanded list will feature about 1,000 more
new items in addition to the 600 controlled under the present
regime.
For more information on the expanded strategic goods control
list, including the draft munitions and dual-use goods list,
click here.
The final lists will be gazetted under the Strategic Goods (Control)
Act when it is amended later this year.
Singapore Customs regularly organises seminars, briefings and
courses to increase the awareness of traders, including exporters,
carriers, cargo agents and freight forwarders, of new developments
in Singapore’s Strategic Goods Control Regime, as well
as regulatory procedures and how to ensure compliance under
the Strategic Goods (Control) Act and its regulations. Two such
seminars were held in June and July 2007.
The Japan-Singapore-United States Export Controls Seminar was
held on 18 June 2007. Participants learnt about the latest developments
in the export control systems of Japan, Singapore and the United
States and shared best practices.
Singapore Customs also launched the three-tier Strategic Trade
Scheme at the seminar. The scheme encourages self-compliance
and facilitates companies’ legitimate trade in dual-use
strategic goods and technology. (Read more about the scheme
in this story.)
Another successful collaboration was a seminar on the international
export control regimes jointly organised with the United States
Department of Energy and Department of States on 27 July 2007.
The seminar provided an overview of the four multilateral export
control regimes. It also enhanced traders’ understanding
of Singapore’s expanded strategic goods control list.
In addition to the public seminars, Singapore Customs conducts
regular awareness briefings to bring the industry up-to-date
on changes to Singapore’s strategic goods control system,
as well as courses to meet the different needs of the industry.
For the schedule of upcoming briefings and courses, click here.
| COURSE |
DESCRIPTION |
BASIC
Understanding Your Responsibilities and Obligations Under
the Strategic Goods (Control) Act |
This course seeks to create awareness and
enhance companies' understanding of the requirements and
their obligations under the Strategic Goods (Control)
Act and its regulations.
Participants will get an overview of Singapore's strategic
goods control system, permit requirements, “red-flag”
indicators and customs enforcement measures. |
ADVANCED
Essentials of Internal (Export Control) Compliance Programme |
This course is designed for companies that are interested
to set up an Internal (Export Control) Compliance Programme
and companies that are keen to apply for Tier 2 or Tier
3 accreditation under the Strategic Trade Scheme.
Participants who attend this course should have a
good knowledge of the permit requirements under the Strategic
Goods (Control) Act and its regulations. |
ADVANCED
Strategic Goods Control List |
This course will enhance participants' understanding
of the expanded Strategic Goods Control List to be implemented
in January 2008 and the basics of determining controlled
items under the Strategic Goods (Control) Act.
Participants who attend this course should have a
good knowledge of the permit requirements under the Strategic
Goods (Control) Act and its regulations. |
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