Permit and Clearance Requirements

As per the existing customs procedures, you are required to obtain the relevant customs permits, where applicable, to import, export or tranship goods via Singapore.

You are reminded to comply with the permit conditions stated in the permits. Permit conditions vary for different permit types and the authorised pier and place in which the goods are intended to be moved. Please note that storage of GST and /or duty unpaid goods at these place is strictly not allowed.

All declarants, importers and hauliers are advised to carefully check the permit conditions e.g. requirements for the goods, printed copy of the customs permit, and supporting documents such as invoice, packing list and Bill of Lading/Air Waybill, to be presented to the checking officers at the authorised pier and place for verification.

Examples of permit conditions indicating such requirements at specific piers and places include:


CH	THE GOODS AND THIS PERMIT MUST BE PRODUCED TO THE SECURITY PERSONNEL AT **LOYANG OFFSHORE BASE/ OFFSHORE MARINE CENTRE FOR ENDORSEMENT AT THE TIME OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT.
CP	THE GOODS MUST BE PRODUCED TOGETHER WITH THIS PERMIT, INVOICES, BL/AWB, ETC AT PENJURU TERMINAL OR MARINA SOUTH WHARVES SECURITY POST FOR ENDORSEMENT AT THE TIME OF ENTRANCE OR EXIT.
AZ	PLS EMAIL THIS PERMIT TO SINGAPORE CUSTOMS (CUSTOMS_UMCLEARANCE@CUSTOMS.GOV.SG) AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE ARRIVAL AT PLACE OF RECEIPT. NAME: …………….. DESIGNATION/SIGNATURE: ………………. DATE/TIME OF LANDING AT PLACE OF RELEASE: ……………
CB	THE GOODS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THIS PERMIT, INVOICES, BL/AWB, ETC AT THE TIME OF REMOVAL.