Shipping from South Africa to Singapore

Import duties, gst 9%, customs fees, and total landed cost for goods shipped from South Africa to Singapore.

Route Overview
Trade Agreement
None (MFN rates apply)
Typical Duty Range
0% - 0%
Depends on product HS code classification
GST Rate
GST 9%
Applied on CIF value + import duty
Transit Time
2d air / 22d sea
De Minimis Threshold
SGD 400
No duty below this value
Currency
SGD (S$)
Calculate Landed Cost: South Africa to Singapore
Sample Duty Rates — Singapore
HS CodeDescriptionGeneral RatePreferential Rate
4602.19Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles0%0%
6913.10Ceramic statuettes and ornaments — porcelain0%0%
6913.90Other ceramic ornaments0%0%
7013.99Other glassware — decorative0%0%
9401.61Upholstered wooden seats0%0%
9403.30Wooden office furniture0%0%
9403.50Wooden bedroom furniture0%0%
9403.60Other wooden furniture0%0%
9701.10Paintings, drawings, pastels — hand-executed0%0%
9701.90Other paintings and drawings0%0%
Frequently Asked Questions
What import duties apply when shipping from South Africa to Singapore?
Goods shipped from South Africa to Singapore are subject to Most Favoured Nation (MFN) duty rates of 0% - 0% depending on the product's HS code classification. There is no bilateral trade agreement between these countries.
What is the VAT/GST rate in Singapore?
Singapore charges GST 9% on imported goods. This is calculated on the CIF value plus import duty.
How long does shipping take from South Africa to Singapore?
Air freight: approximately 2 business days. Sea freight: approximately 22 business days
What documents are needed to ship from South Africa to Singapore?
Required documents typically include: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, and Customs Declaration Form.
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