Building and Construction Authority (BCA)

Building and Construction Authority (BCA)

The import of sand and granite i.e. Essential Construction Material (ECM), is regulated by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). A Customs permit must be obtained through TradeNet before the goods arrive in Singapore.

The following imports of sand and granite will be exempted from the BCA Importers’ Licensing Scheme but a Customs permit is still required:

1. Any import of ECM with total gross weight of 50kg and below.

2. Any consignment solely for use in coastal or land reclamation works along the coast of Singapore and in any ship or vessel without landing in Singapore.

Prior to the import of sand and granite regulated by BCA, a company must:

1. Possess a licence issued by the BCA; and

2. Meet the Test Requirements in BCA Testing Requirements for Imported Aggregates.

For more details on Licence Application and BCA Testing Requirements for Imported Aggregates, please visit BCA’s website.

TradeNet Permit Application

The following information must be declared in the import permit application:

1. CA Licence Number issued by the BCA;

2. HS Code;

3. CA/SC Product Code;

4. CA/SC Product Quantity (in TNE);

5. CA/SC Code 1 – Source Code;

6. CA/SC Code 2 – Landing Point;

7. In-transport Mode;

8. Port of Loading;

9. Vessel Name or Vehicle Registration Number; and

10. Date of Arrival.

Use the HS/CA Product Code Checker to search for BCA product codes. Please use the respective Product Codes when submitting import permit applications.