Singapore Arrival Customs Tax and Duties

Source: http://www.changiairport.com/passenger-guide/arrival/customs/tax-and-duties

TAX AND DUTIES

TAX RELIEF

A 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST) is levied on all goods imported into Singapore. If you are a visitor, tourist, returning citizen or permanent resident of Singapore, you will be granted Tax relief for all new purchases (excludes liquor and tobacco) under these conditions :

PERIOD AWAY FROM SINGAPORE	GST RELIEF
Away for 48 hours or more	$600
Away for less than 48 hours	$150

Updated as of 1 Apr 2012.

GST is levied on goods purchased exceeding the above values. Tax relief will not be offered to work-permit, employment, student, dependent or long-term pass holders.

DUTY FREE CONCESSIONS

Enjoy Duty Free Concession if you

• are at least 18 years old and above;
• have arrived from countries other than Malaysia, and
• have been away from Singapore for at least 48 hours.

OPTION	SPIRITS	WINE	BEER
A	1-Litre	1-Litre	1-Litre
B	-	2-Litre	1-Litre
C	-	1-Litre	2-Litre

For further details on the Duty-free Concession and GST-relief, please visit the Singapore Customs website here.