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If your company imports, exports or tranships commercial goods through Singapore, you will probably encounter one term repeatedly:   TradeNet permit.   Your freight forwarder may ask: “Is the TradeNet permit approved?” Your warehouse may tell you: “We need the permit before cargo can move.” Or your shipment may already be arriving when somebody suddenly …

TradeNet Permit Singapore: Complete Guide to Customs Permit Applications in 2026 Read More »

Determining the correct country of origin is an important part of international trade compliance.   For Singapore importers, exporters and manufacturers, origin can affect Customs declarations, Certificates of Origin, Free Trade Agreement benefits, preferential tariff treatment and supporting trade documentation.   However, one of the most common misconceptions is that goods automatically become Singapore-originating simply …

Rules of Origin Singapore: A Practical Guide for Importers, Exporters and Manufacturers Read More »

Your overseas customer sends you an email: “Please provide Certificate of Origin.” It sounds straightforward. But then the questions start. Which Certificate of Origin? OCO or PCO? Can my goods claim Singapore origin? Do I need a Manufacturing Cost Statement? Can I apply if I am only the exporter and not the manufacturer? And perhaps …

Certificate of Origin Singapore: OCO, PCO, Requirements & Application Guide Read More »

If your imported goods are going into a bonded, Licensed or Zero-GST Warehouse in Singapore, the Customs declaration is not the same as simply importing goods for local consumption.   The permit used depends on what the goods are, where they are coming from, where they are going and whether duty or GST should remain …

Bonded Warehouse Permit Singapore: How Licensed & Zero-GST Warehouse Permits Work Read More »

Your cargo has arrived in Singapore. The forwarder tells you: “We need the Customs permit before we can clear the cargo.” If this is your first commercial shipment, you may immediately wonder: What permit? Where do I get it? And can my goods still be released today? This is where a Cargo Clearance Permit (CCP) …

Cargo Clearance Permit Singapore: When You Need One & How Cargo Clearance Works Read More »

Your Singapore Customs permit has already been approved. Then you spot a mistake. Maybe the quantity is wrong. The supplier issued a revised invoice. The vessel changed. The country of origin was entered incorrectly. Or the shipment has been cancelled altogether. The first thought is usually: “Can I just amend the permit?” Sometimes, yes. But …

Singapore Customs Permit Amendment & Cancellation: What to Do When a Declaration Is Wrong Read More »

If your business exports goods from Singapore, there is an important change to Singapore Customs’ Certificate of Origin process that you should be aware of.   From 1 August 2026, Ordinary Certificate of Origin (OCO) applications must be submitted electronically through an Authorised Organisation (AO). Manual submissions will no longer be accepted for new applications. …

New Singapore Customs Requirement: Is Your Business Ready for Fully Digital OCO Applications? Read More »

When importing or exporting goods through Singapore Customs, every permit you declare may come with specific conditions or codes such as A5, Z18, or others. These permit conditions indicate special requirements, restrictions, or follow-up actions that traders or declarants must comply with.   What Are Customs Permit Conditions? Permit conditions are system-generated or manually applied remarks …

Understanding Singapore Customs Permit Conditions: What A5, Z18 and Others Mean Read More »

When importing goods into Singapore, accurately determining the customs value is crucial for calculating applicable duties and Goods and Services Tax (GST). One method to establish this value is by using the flat rates for freight and insurance provided by Singapore Customs. These rates are particularly useful when the actual freight and insurance charges are …

Understanding Singapore Customs’ Flat Rates for Freight and Insurance Read More »

In the realm of international trade, especially when dealing with strategic goods and technologies, compliance with regulatory frameworks is paramount. Singapore’s Strategic Trade Scheme (STS) offers businesses a structured approach to manage the export, re-export, transhipment, or transmission of such goods. One of the key components of this scheme is the STS Bulk Permit, designed …

Streamlining Strategic Trade: Bulk Permit Declarations with Declarators Read More »