National Environment Agency - Chemical Control and Management Department (Ozone Depleting Substances)

The import and export of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) are subject to control by the Chemical Control and Management Department (CCMD). With effect from 1 Jan 2019, CCMD has also implemented licensing control for 18 types of hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) (inclusive of blends and mixtures). You are required to obtain a Hazardous Substances Licence for the import and/ or export of ODS/HFC listed under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA).

The import and/ or export of controlled ODS are not allowed with non-parties to the Montreal Protocol as stipulated under the Environmental Protection and Management (ODS) Regulations. The status of ratification of countries to the Montreal Protocol and its amendments may be viewed at https://ozone.unep.org/all-ratifications.

For more information on the control of ODS/HFC in Singapore, please visit NEA website.

Import of ODS/HFC

• For controlled ODS/HFC

  a. Declarant must declare the following in the import permit application:

  • Import Licence No under the ‘Licence Details’ column
    Please note that all ODS Licence Nos. are to be added with character “R” at last digit, such as A0123L040123R, B0123L040123R, C0234L050345R etc for declaration purpose.
  • The nett weight under the ‘Item Quantity’ column; and
  • The corresponding Product Codes to the correct HS Codes

  b. Declarant would have to email the following documents stating the Unique Reference No. to CCMD after sending the import permit application through TradeNet:

  • Invoice;
  • Bill of Lading (BL)/Air waybill (AWB); and
  • Any other supporting documents relevant to the import permit.

  Note:

  1. Prior approval via TradeNet shall be obtained for the import of all controlled ODS/HFC.
     
     

• For Non-controlled ODS/HFC
  Import permit applications for non-controlled ODS are auto-processed by TradeNet.

  • Declarant must declare the nett quantity and the corresponding Product Codes to the correct HS Codes in the import permit application.
  • Please email the invoice, BL/AWB and the Cargo Clearance Permit (CCP) to CCMD for verification only when prompted by TradeNet.

  Note: A customs permit must be obtained through TradeNet before the goods arrive in Singapore.
  
  

Export of ODS/HFC

• For controlled ODS/HFC

  a. Declarant must declare the following in the export permit application:

  • Export Licence No. under the ‘Licence Details’ column;
    Please note that all ODS Licence Nos. are to be added with character “R” at last digit, such as A0123L040123R, B0123L040123R, C0234L050345R etc for declaration purpose.
  • The nett weight under the Item quantity level; and
  • The corresponding Product Codes to the correct HS codes

  b. Declarant would have to submit the following documents duly completed and stating the Unique Reference No. to CCMD after submitting the export permit application through TradeNet:

  • Original copy of the ODS Re-export Debit Authorisation Form (RDA);
  • Declaration by Licensed Exporter Form; and
  • Invoice and BL/AWB.

  Note:
  Prior approval via TradeNet shall be obtained for the export of all controlled ODS/HFC.
  
  

• For Non-controlled ODS/HFC
  Export permit applications for non-controlled ODS are auto-processed by TradeNet.

  • Declarant must declare the nett quantity and the corresponding Product Codes to the correct HS Codes in the export permit application.
  • Please email the invoice, BL/AWB and the Cargo Clearance Permit (CCP) to CCMD for verification only when prompted by TradeNet.

  Note: A customs permit must be obtained through TradeNet before the goods depart from Singapore.
  
  

Additional Notes:

1. Please note that import/ export clearances for controlled ODS/HFC shall be obtained from CCMD in advance if the importing/ exporting countries requires Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Procedure ; and
2. If the importers or exporters do not have the required Hazardous Substances Licence, please contact CCMD officer (darren_tay@nea.gov.sg) for advice.

Please refer to link for product codes.