{"id":1400,"date":"2021-07-18T00:18:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-18T00:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/serbia-copy\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T07:00:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T07:00:47","slug":"singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipping to Singapore: Duties, Taxes, and Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><ins datetime=\"2018-12-04T12:05:29+00:00\"><\/ins><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"banner_cost\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"top\"><a href=\"#shipping_cost\" class=\"js-anchor-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ship To Singapore\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/SBM-Blog\/images\/blog_icon1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#shipping_cost\" class=\"js-anchor-link\">Shipping Costs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"banner_cost\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"top\"><a href=\"#duties\" class=\"js-anchor-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ship To Singapore\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/SBM-Blog\/images\/blog_icon2.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#duties\" class=\"js-anchor-link\">Duties &amp; Taxes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"banner_cost\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"top\"><a href=\"#Prohibited_Items\" class=\"js-anchor-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ship To Singapore\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/SBM-Blog\/images\/blog_icon3.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#Prohibited_Items\" class=\"js-anchor-link\">Prohibited Items<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"banner_cost\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"top\"><a href=\"#Transit_Times\" class=\"js-anchor-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ship To Singapore\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/SBM-Blog\/images\/blog_icon4.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#Transit_Times\" class=\"js-anchor-link\">Transit Times<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"banner_cost no-border\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"top\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ship To Singapore\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/SBM-Blog\/images\/flag\/Singapore.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- White box --><\/p>\n<div id=\"duties\" class=\"margin_padding0\">\n<div class=\"blog_white_box mrg_t40\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12\">\n<h2>PAYABLE DUTIES &amp; TAXES FOR ITEMS SHIPPED TO THE SINGAPORE<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10 mrg_b30\">\nSome territories have a duty free allowance on imports, meaning that goods under a specific value are tax exempt.  Singapore is no exception: imports valued over 400 SGD require a 7% duty.  Some items are also subject to a proportional duty or additional tariff, including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"blog_ul\">\n<li>Alcohol<\/li>\n<li>Tobacco<\/li>\n<li>Vehicles<\/li>\n<li>Gasoline, Petroleum and Biodiesels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10 mrg_b30\">\n\t\t\t\t\tTo learn more about the Duty &amp; Tariff policy in Singapore, please visit the Singapore Government webpage on Duties &amp; Dutiable Goods.  Import customs are payable upon delivery of the package to Singapore, not when they are sent from your virtual mailing address or your virtual mailing addresses.  As a result, duties &amp; tax are not included in the cost of your ShipByMail shipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"blog_rbox\">\n<div class=\"table_cell1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/SBM-Blog\/images\/blog_icon6.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"Ship To Singapore\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"table_cell2\">\n<h3>ShipByMail Promise<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10\">\nWe guarantee the safety of your forward packages to ShipByMail.  If your purchased goods arrive to ShipByMail virtual mail addresses in Canada in substandard condition, we will notify you and pause the shipment: this way, you won\u2019t pay duties on products that have to be returned\/exchanged with the original provider.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End of White box --><br \/>\n<!-- White box --><\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_white_box mrg_t50\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12\">\n<h2>HOW LONG WILL MY SHIPMENT TAKE?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10 mrg_b30\">\n\t\t\t\tExpress Shipping from the ShipByMail warehouse to Singapore will take 4-8 business days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"blog_rbox\">\n<div class=\"table_cell1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/SBM-Blog\/images\/blog_icon6.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"Ship To Singapore\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"table_cell2\">\n<h3>ShipByMail Promise<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10 .mrg_b30\">We work as fast as possible to get your Canadian mail delivered without delay.  Our clients from Singapore often obtain their shipments more quickly than the estimated transit times.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End of White box --><br \/>\n<!-- White box --><\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_white_box mrg_t50\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12\">\n<h2>SINGAPORE IMPORT RESTRICTIONS<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10 mrg_b30\">Certain commodities are banned for import into Singapore.  For a list of banned or restricted goods for import, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.gov.sg\/businesses\/importing-goods\/controlled-and-prohibited-goods-for-import\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Singapore Customs<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"blog_rbox\">\n<div class=\"table_cell1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/SBM-Blog\/images\/blog_icon6.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"Ship To Singapore\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"table_cell2\">\n<h3>ShipByMail Promise<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10\">\nAs specialists in export\/import business from package forwarders, we can ship your goods with ease from your Canadian addresses (our warehouse).  If you have any questions about your shipping address or about your forwarding package, our Shipping Experts would be happy to assist.  We can also provide tips on how you can complete any required shipping and import documentation on your virtual Canadian mailing address.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End of White box --><br \/>\n<!-- White box --><\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_white_box mrg_t50\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-12\">\n<h2>RECEIVE YOUR ONLINE PURCHASES QUICKLY<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10 mrg_b30\">\nMany popular brands don\u2019t provide international shipping services.  That\u2019s where ShipByMail comes in!  Regardless of their origin, ShipByMail gets your purchases to you swiftly and safely from your virtual mailing address or virtual mailing addresses in Canada to you in Singapore.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tBy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">joining ShipByMail<\/a>, your goods are sent directly to our Canadian warehouse (your Canadian addresses) before we expedite them to you.  Shop from an expansive list of Canadian retailers with your ShipByMail Canada address, regardless of their shipping limitations or restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>ShipByMail enables any Singapore resident or business to purchase their favourite international brands and get those goods shipped their way as quickly as possible.  How do we do it?<\/p>\n<ul class=\"blog_ul mrg_t20 mrg_l20\">\n<li>Become a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ShipByMail member<\/a> and you\u2019ll be sent your very own ShipByMail Canadian address.<\/li>\n<li>Shop online at any international store, including Canada Goose, The Bay, Lululemon, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Toys R Us, Roots, Ebay and many, many more.<\/li>\n<li>At checkout, include your ShipByMail virtual mail address.<\/li>\n<li>Once your order is received by ShipByMail, as your package forwarder we\u2019ll send you a notification, assist you with customs documentation and expedite the items from your address Canada to Singapore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10\">Ready to shop? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/login\">Join ShipByMail to receive your free Canada-based virtual addresses right away! <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End of White box --><br \/>\n<!-- White box --><\/p>\n<div id=\"shipping_cost\" class=\"margin_padding0\">\n<div class=\"blog_white_box mrg_t50\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-12\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/price\">ShipByMail PRICING:<\/a> How much does it cost to Import (Forward Package) to Singapore from Canada without Breaking the Bank?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mrg_t20 mrg_l20 blog_subtxt\">\nThere are five elements that determine the price of international shipping:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"blog_ul mrg_t20 mrg_l20\">\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWEIGHT : <span>How heavy is the package?<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSPEED : <span class=\"mrg_t10\">We will package forward your Canadian mail to you in the quickest, most cost effective manner<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCARRIER : <span>What freight company do you choose? (ShipByMail provides shipping discounts from major national carriers<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDESTINATION :<span>Whether you\u2019re based in the capital or regional islands, your location within Singapore may have an impact on the price.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMEMBERSHIP : <span>ShipByMail provides free membership where all members receive their Canada address, a discounted shipping rate along with many premium services for their Canadian mailing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mrg_t20 mrg_l20\">Thinking of ordering something?  Estimate the price of package forward delivery from your Canadian address to Singapore by using our handy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/price\">Shipment Calculator.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End of White box --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mrg_t50\">\n  [Sbmprice]<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_ship_international\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2\">\n<h3 class=\"text-center\">ShipByMail is your international shipping partner when shipping items from Canada to Singapore<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-10 col-sm-offset-1\">\n<p class=\"sub_title\">When you become a ShipByMail member, you receive a free Canadian address to ship all your online purchases from Canadian merchants. Once your purchases arrive at our warehouse, we will go through the process step by step to ensure you receive your items in the most efficient and safest manner possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"blog_content\">\n<h2 class=\"mrg_t50\">CAN\u2019T GET YOUR FAVOURITE BRANDS IN SINGAPORE?  ShipByMail IS YOUR SOLUTION!<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10\">Some retailers and online stores simply don\u2019t provide international shipping services and if they do, the fees can really add up.  With ShipByMail, you can get the items you need, without the hassle or hefty retail shipping charges.  Save up to 51% in traditional shipping fees by signing up with ShipByMail today!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"blog_content\">\n<h2 class=\"mrg_t50\">WHERE CAN YOU SHOP AND SEND ITEMS TO YOUR VIRTUAL MAIL ADDRESS AS A ShipByMail MEMBER?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10\">Whether it\u2019s clothing, tech, makeup, household accessories or everything in between, ShipByMail can ship your packages your way.  We\u2019ve been the package forwarder for many retailers, giving our Members substantial savings on items that would have otherwise cost much more if purchased locally.  Popular items imported via ShipByMail include:<\/p>\n<div class=\"row mrg_t30\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-md-3\">\n<ul class=\"blog_ul\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadagoose.com\/ca\/en\/home-page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Canada Goose<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">The Bay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.lululemon.com\/?locale=en_CA&amp;sl=CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Lululemon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Best Buy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-md-9\">\n<ul class=\"blog_ul\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.ca\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Walmart<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.toysrus.ca\/home\/index.jsp?categoryId=2567269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Toys R Us<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roots.com\/ca\/en\/homepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Roots<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Ebay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\">And many, many more&#8230;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/registration\">Sign up now <\/a>to receive your ShipByMail address in Canada instantly and get shopping!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mrg_t50\">CITIES AND ISLANDS SERVED WITHIN SINGAPORE<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10\">ShipByMail serves a wide range of areas within Singapore. Wherever you are, we\u2019ve got you covered.  We offer package forwarding to a huge number of areas, including:<\/p>\n<div class=\"row mrg_t30\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-md-3\">\n<ul class=\"blog_ul\">\n<li>Chinese Garden<\/li>\n<li>Coral Island<\/li>\n<li>Japanese Garden<\/li>\n<li>Jurong Island and Pulau Buaya<\/li>\n<li>Lazaurus Island<\/li>\n<li>Paradise Island<\/li>\n<li>Pearl Island<\/li>\n<li>Pedra Blanca<\/li>\n<li>Pedra Brance<\/li>\n<li>Pula Punggol Barat<\/li>\n<li>Pulau Anak Bukum<\/li>\n<li>Pulau Bajau<\/li>\n<li>Pulau Berkas<\/li>\n<li>Pulau Biola (Violin Island)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-md-9\">\n<ul class=\"blog_ul\">\n<li>Pulau Brani<\/li>\n<li>Pulau Bukom Kechil<\/li>\n<li>Pulau Buloh<\/li>\n<li>Pulau Busing<\/li>\n<li>Pulau Hantu<\/li>\n<li>Pulau Jong<\/li>\n<li>Pulau Sentosa<\/li>\n<li>Pulau Subar Darat<\/li>\n<li>Pulau Subar Laut<\/li>\n<li>Pulau Tekong<\/li>\n<li>Pulau Ubin<\/li>\n<li>Singapore City<\/li>\n<li>St. John\u2019s Island<\/li>\n<li>Treasure Island<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10\">Whether you\u2019re in the capital or a smaller centre, ShipByMail\u2019s reach is immense.  Members can expect dependable, expedited service, not only within Singapore but also Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam.  We serve over 200 countries and territories throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Americas, meaning that you\u2019re always covered by ShipByMail.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Transit_Times\" class=\"margin_padding0\">\n<h2 class=\"mrg_t50\">\nWHEN WILL MY ITEMS ARRIVE FROM MY ADDRESS CANADA TO SINGAPORE?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10\">ShipByMail works with a number of package forwarders to get you your goods quickly.  As part of your Membership, our expedited shipping means that you can receive your Express Deliveries in 4-8 business days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"mrg_t50\">NOT TOO BIG, NOT TOO SMALL<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10\">\n\t\t\tFrom tiny to huge, ShipByMail is able to accommodate any of your shipping needs.  From the smallest items such as socks or household d\u00e9cor to larger items such as bikes, electronics, equipment and more, we can get it to you. At ShipByMail, there are no surprises or hidden fees.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Prohibited_Items\" class=\"margin_padding0\">\n<h2 class=\"mrg_t50\">\nIMPORT RESTRICTIONS OF ITEMS ENTERING SINGAPORE<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10\">\nIn addition to goods that cannot be shipped outside of Canada from your virtual mail addresses, there are additional items that are prohibited from being imported into Singapore.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10\">A limited list of items banned from import include:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mrg_t30\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-6\">\n<ul class=\"blog_ul\">\n<li>Animals<\/li>\n<li>Goods produced from endangered animals<\/li>\n<li>Goods from Iran<\/li>\n<li>Fire crackers<\/li>\n<li>Chewing tobacco and other tobacco<\/li>\n<li>Video transmission equipment products, including vaporisers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-6\">\n<ul class=\"blog_ul\">\n<li>Chewing gums<\/li>\n<li>Controlled narcotics<\/li>\n<li>Lead crystal (controlled)<\/li>\n<li>Lead-acid and waste batteries<\/li>\n<li>Asbestos<\/li>\n<li>And more\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mrg_t30\">\n\t\tFor further information on Singapore import restrictions and exceptions, as well as detailed information of duties and taxation, please visit www.customs.gov.sg.  Have additional questions?  Our Shipping Experts are happy to help. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/tickets\/create-ticket\"> Contact us today!<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mrg_t20 small_txt mrg_b80\">\n\t\t\t<i>Please note: timelines for shipping and delivery to Singapore are dependent on weather, specific delivery location and local Customs authorities.  Deliveries from addresses in Canada can also be impacted by global natural or political events.  For additional details on shipments to Singapore, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/faq\"> please see our FAQ<\/a>. Express Shipping services are offered through major national carriers. <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn about shipping to Singapore, including duties, taxes, and prohibited items. 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