You can submit your Import, Export and Transhipment permit applications electronically through the TradeNet® System to the Singapore Customs and other Competent Authorities for processing and approval for the transport modes by air, sea, road or rail.
You have to obtain the Import Permits prior to the import of goods into Singapore for all four transport modes.
Under the TradeNet® System, with the exception of controlled goods and export of goods by road and rail you can continue to obtain the Export Permit within 3 days after the departure of the conveyance.
For controlled goods, you will be required to submit the export permit applications to the competent authorities for processing and approval first before you can export your goods.
For export of goods by road and rail, you will be required to submit the export permit applications through the TradeNet® system for processing prior to export.
For export of goods under the Temporary Export Scheme, or export of goods previously imported under the Temporary Import Scheme, you will be required to submit the export permit applications through the TradeNet® system for processing prior to export.
Only registered shipping agents, airline agents and freight forwarders / cargo agents can submit Transhipment Permit Applications if the shipments are covered by Through Bills of Lading or Through Air Waybills. After approval of the Transhipment Permit Applications by the TradeNet® System, you will be required to send a copy of the Transhipment Permit to the Singapore Customs together with the Through Ocean BL or Through MAWB or Through House BL or Through HAWB for checking.
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