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For businesses importing or exporting plants, flowers, and plant products, proper declaration of plant permits is essential to ensure compliance with Singapore Customs and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). Accurate declarations protect your shipments from delays, fines, or rejection at the border.   At Declarators, we specialize in assisting companies with plant permit declarations, ensuring …

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At Declarators, we specialize in helping Singapore-based exporters navigate cross-border trade with China. A key document in this process is the Form E Declaration, which ensures your goods meet the rules of origin under the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA). What is a Form E Declaration? A Form E Declaration is a certificate issued to …

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At Declarators, we understand that exporting and importing within ASEAN can be complex. A crucial document for preferential trade under the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) is the Form D Declaration. For businesses dealing with multi-country shipments, Back-to-Back Form D Declarations are also essential. What is a Form D Declaration? A Form D Declaration certifies …

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Navigating Singapore’s customs regulations can be complex, and non-compliance can lead to significant penalties. At Declarators, we specialize in helping businesses understand and adhere to customs requirements, ensuring smooth and compliant operations. Understanding Customs Penalties in Singapore Singapore Customs enforces strict regulations to maintain the integrity of its trade system. Common offences and their corresponding …

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In international trade, companies often need to send out trade samples that is, products sent overseas purely for demonstration, testing, solicitation of orders, or evaluation. Before you make that move, it’s important to understand Singapore’s regulations and procedures to avoid surprises at customs. What counts as a trade sample?   A trade sample refers to …

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At Declarators, we understand that exporting goods can involve complex documentation. One of the key certificates Singapore exporters may require is the Form AI Declaration, which ensures your products comply with the ASEAN-India Free Trade Area (AIFTA) rules of origin. What is a Form AI Declaration? A Form AI Declaration is a certificate used to …

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For businesses in Singapore, international trade is not just about moving goods from one country to another it’s also about managing costs effectively. One way to reduce costs is by taking advantage of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and preferential tariff schemes under regional trade blocs such as ASEAN and beyond.   If your company imports …

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For businesses involved in import and export, compliance with Singapore Customs is not just important it’s essential. Even when companies do their best to stay compliant, Customs audits can happen. These audits are designed to ensure that businesses are declaring goods correctly, paying the right duties and taxes, and following Singapore’s trade regulations.   If …

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At Declarators, we don’t just process customs permits we build trust through our service. What sets us apart is how we embed our five core values into every shipment, every declaration, and every customer interaction.   Our values Reliability, Flexibility, Responsiveness, Speed, and Accuracy are more than ideals. They’re the foundation of our operations, and the …

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When it comes to customs permit declarations in Singapore, accuracy is everything. One of the most critical details that often determines whether your goods are cleared smoothly or delayed at customs is the net quantity (net qty). At Declarators Pte Ltd, with over a decade of experience in customs permit declaration services, we understand just …

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