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Import from / Export to State Parties
The import and export of Schedule 1, 2, and 3 chemicals are licensed and permit approval is subject to NA(CWC) conditions. Application of import and export permits can be done via TradeNet.


Information required for Trade Permit application

Import Permit
Field Information Required
Customs Procedure Code (CPC)
  • CPC should be declared as CWC. 
Processing Code
(PC1)
  • PC1 should be left blank.
(PC2)
  • PC2 should be left blank.
(PC3)
  • PC3 should be left blank.
Licence No.
  • Licence number issued by NA(CWC).
  • If item is also controlled by other Controlling Agencies, please indicate both.
Item
Description



HS Code
  • Description of the item. Please state the name of the controlled chemical in the description as well.
    For example, Photographic solution containing Triethanolamine.


  • Product HS code
CA/SC
Product Code 1
  • Enter the product code of the chemical (Found in licence).

CA/SC
Product Code
Quantity & Unit

CA/SC Code 1

  • Enter the quantity and unit

 

  • Enter purity of the controlled chemical. Eg: 40%



CWC Scheduled Chemicals under Strategic Goods (Control) Act

Exports of Schedules 1, 2 and 3 chemicals for the following concentration limits are also subject to export control requirements under the Strategic Goods (Control) Act in Singapore.

  For Exports to States Parties:
Types of Scheduled Chemicals Concentration Limits
Schedules 1 / 2A* chemicals

Schedules 2A / 2B / 3 chemicals
  • All concentrations 
  • Mixture containing more than 30% of the Scheduled chemical

  For Exports to Non-States Parties:
Types of Scheduled Chemicals Concentration Limits
Schedule 2A* chemicals


Schedule 3 chemicals
  • Mixture containing less than 1% of the Schedule 2A* chemical
     
  • Mixture containing more than 30% of the Schedule 3 chemical

Please refer to the Strategic Goods Control website for more information on the export control requirements.



CWC Scheduled Chemicals not under Strategic Goods (Control) Act

Exports of Schedules 1, 2 or 3 chemicals for the following concentration limits are not classified as Strategic Goods under the Strategic Goods (Control) Act in Singapore.

For Exports to States Parties:
Types of Scheduled Chemicals Concentration Limits
Schedules 2A / 2B / 3 chemicals
  • Mixture containing less than 30% of the Scheduled chemical 

For Exports to Non-States Parties:
Types of Scheduled Chemicals Concentration Limits
Schedules 2A chemicals
  • Mixture containing less than 1% of the Schedule 2A chemical 
Schedule 2B chemicals
  • Mixture containing less than 10% of the Schedule 2B chemical
Schedule 3 chemicals
  • Mixture containing less than 30% of the Schedule 3 chemical


Export Permit
Field Information Required
Customs Procedure Code (CPC)
  • For chemical also controlled under the Strategic Goods (Control) Act, CPC should be declared as STS and CWC.
  • For chemical not controlled under the Strategic Goods (Control) Act to Non-State Party, CPC should be declared as CWC.
Processing Code
(PC1)
  • For CPC=CWC, PC1 should be left blank.
  • For CPC=STS and CWC, declare the relevant STS Tier (e.g. STS1, STS2 or STS3)
(PC2)
  • For CPC=CWC, PC2 should be left blank. 
  • For PC1 = STS2, provide STS Tier 2 permit number.
  • For PC1 = STS3, provide STS Tier 3 permit number.
(PC3)
  • For all applications, PC3 should be left blank.   
Licence No.
  • Licence number issued by NA(CWC).
  • If item is also controlled by other Controlling Agencies, please indicate both.
HS Code
  • Please declare the HS code of the mixture and not the code of the controlled chemical.
Item
Description
  • Description of the item. Please state the name of the controlled chemical in the description as well.
    For example, Photographic solution containing Triethanolamine
CA/SC
Product Code 1

CA/SC
Product Code
Quantity & Unit
  • Enter the product code of the controlled chemical.

  • Enter the quantity and unit
CA/SC Code 1
  • Enter purity of the controlled chemical

Note: For more information on the permit declaration procedures for exports of Strategic Goods under STS Tier 1, please click here.
 
Last reviewed on 16 May 2012
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