Carnet de Passages en Douane
Procedures for temporary vehicle imports and exports using Carnet de Passages en Douane.
Last updated 24 February 2026
The Carnet de Passages En Douane (CPD) is an international Customs document which covers the temporary import of vehicles for touring purposes without the need for payment of duty and GST. Permits are not required for movement (e.g. import and export) of vehicles that are using a CPD.
Requirements for Local and Foreign CPD
Foreign CPD
Before Temporary Import
Prior to the temporary import of the vehicle using foreign CPD, the representative of the foreign entity is required to contact the Automobile Association of Singapore (AAS) for the endorsement on the overleaf of the CPD vouchers. Vehicles will not be allowed entry into Singapore if there is no endorsement from AAS on the overleaf of the movement vouchers.
Before the temporary importation of the vehicle using foreign CPD, Carnet holders can find more information on the pre-requisites on the AAS website.
During Temporary Import
The CPD and the vehicle must be presented to the checkpoint officer for verification and endorsement. The vehicle will be allowed to be temporarily imported into Singapore for a period of 1 year from the date of issuance to the Carnet holder, or up to 1 day before the CPD’s validity date.
After Temporary Import
For vehicles temporarily imported in containers using foreign CPD, the foreign entity or its locally appointed freight forwarding agent must apply for Customs’ supervision of unstuffing of the vehicle at least 1 working day in advance before the intended operation. Application for Customs’ supervision is not required for vehicles imported via other means (i.e. by tow, by airfreight, by road). Carnet holders can apply for Customs’ Supervision.
Before Re-Export
For vehicles that are going to be re-exported in containers using foreign CPD, the foreign entity or its locally appointed freight forwarding agent must apply for Customs’ supervision of stuffing of the vehicle at least 1 working day in advance before the intended operation. Application for Customs’ supervision is not required for vehicles imported via other means (i.e. by tow, by airfreight, by road). Carnet holders can apply for Customs’ Supervision.
During Re-Export
The CPD and the vehicle must be presented to the checkpoint officer for verification and endorsement when exporting the vehicle.
Endorsement for Foreign CPD
Examples of AAS endorsements for vehicles imported under ATA Carnet (Tow Only vs Vehicle Use)
AAS Endorsement for Tow Only | AAS Endorsement for Vehicle |
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Local CPD
Before Temporary Export
For the temporary export of vehicles for touring purposes, a CPD can be used in lieu of a Customs export permit. A Singapore exporter may apply for a CPD from the Automobile Association of Singapore (AAS). The Singapore exporter must apply for Customs’ supervision of packing or stuffing at least 1 working day before the intended operation. Carnet holders can apply for Customs’ Supervision.
During Temporary Export and Re-Import
The CPD and the vehicle must be presented to the checkpoint officer for verification and endorsement. The temporarily exported vehicle must be re-imported into Singapore within 1 year of export, or 1 day before the CPD’s validity date.
After Re-Import
For vehicles re-imported via containers using local CPD, the Singapore exporter must apply for Customs’ supervision of unpacking or unstuffing at least 1 working day before the intended operation. Application for Customs’ supervision is not required for vehicles imported via other means (i.e. by tow, by airfreight, by road). Carnet holders can apply for Customs’ Supervision.
Replacement of CPD
CPD holders wishing to extend the re-exportation or re-importation due date beyond the CPD validity date will need to seek a replacement CPD. Please contact AAS for replacement at least 1 month before the validity date of the expiring CPD.