Cars
For all passenger and classic cars, an excise duty rate of 20% will be levied on the customs value of the vehicle.
For vintage cars that are manufactured before 1940, an excise duty rate of 20% will be levied on the customs value of the car if it is registered with the Land Transport Authority of Singapore under the:
Example on the calculation of duties payable for cars:
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Formula
Duties payable = customs value x excise duty rate
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Company A imports a motor car that was bought at S$100,000 on FOB (Free on Board) incoterms. The overseas freight, handling and insurance charges to ship the car to Singapore costs S$1,000.
Customs value of car = S$101,000
Duties payable = S$101,000 x 20% = S$20,200
Motorcycles / Scooters
For all motorcycles and scooters, an excise duty rate of 12% will be levied on the customs value of the motorcycle or scooter.
Example on the calculation of duties payable for motorcycles or scooters:
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Formula
Duties payable = customs value x excise duty rate
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Company A imports a motorcycle that was bought at S$19,000 on FOB (Free on Board) incoterms. The overseas freight, handling and insurance charges to ship the motorcycle to Singapore costs S$100.
Customs value of motorcycle = S$19,100
Duties payable = S$19,100 x 12% = S$2,292