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Singapore Customs

Return of Permit

Learn when to return your export permit to your shipping or airline agent for manifest reconciliation and comply with legislated requirements.

Last updated on 11 February 2026

If you export goods by sea or air, you must submit your approved export permit to your shipping agent or airline agent within 7 days of export. 

Your agent will use the permit to reconcile the cargo details before submitting the manifest reconciliation statement to Singapore Customs, which must be done within 14 days of export.