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Goods Subject to Control

The import, export and transhipment of some goods are subject to the control of Controlling Agencies.

Some Controlling Agencies require you to apply for approval or a licence prior to the import, export or transhipment of the controlled goods.

You are required to submit the permit applications to the relevant Controlling Agencies through the TradeNet® system for processing and approval before importing, exporting or transhipping the goods that are subject to control.

For a list of Controlling Agencies in Singapore, please click here ( DOC 37kb ).

Please click here ( DOC 152kb ) to view the list of controlled imports and here ( DOC 136kb ) to view the list of controlled exports.

For a more comprehensive list of items that are subject to control by the relevant Controlling Agency, please refer to the below appendices:
  • Appendix A - Items under IMPORT control ( DOC 875kb )

  • Appendix B - Items under EXPORT control ( DOC 41kb )

  • Appendix C - Items under IMPORT & EXPORT control ( DOC 2,188kb )

  • Appendix D - Items under IMPORT, EXPORT & TRANSHIPMENT control ( DOC 227kb )

  • Appendix E - Not in use

  • Appendix F - Not in use

  • Appendix G - Items under IMPORT control for CONTROLLED & DUTIABLE HS ( DOC 74kb )
To apply for approval/licence from Controlling Agencies, please click here.



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