Other Permit

Hand Carry Permit

A Hand-Carry Permit in Singapore is an official authorization that allows individuals or business representatives to personally transport goods into Singapore without using standard cargo or shipping channels. This is often used for small shipments, samples, or high-value items carried by hand during travel.

Hand-carry permits are particularly relevant for:

• Exhibition or trade show materials (samples, prototypes, promotional items)
  
  

• Goods for repair or testing (equipment, electronics, instruments)
  
  

• Product samples for client meetings or presentations
  
  

• Personal shipments of restricted or dutiable items

Duty Payment Permit

A Duty Payment Permit in Singapore is a customs permit that allows businesses to declare and pay applicable duties and taxes when importing controlled or dutiable goods into the country.

In Singapore, certain products are subject to excise duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST) when they enter the country. Importers must obtain the appropriate permit before the goods are released from customs control.

Major Exporter Scheme (MES)

Under the Major Exporter Scheme (MES), eligible businesses can obtain a permit that allows them to defer GST payment on imports and on goods purchased from GST-registered suppliers. 

Removal Permit

A Removal Permit in Singapore is an official authorization required to transport certain goods, items, or materials—often controlled or regulated—from one location to another, either within Singapore or across its borders. This ensures that all movement complies with Singapore’s regulations and that any necessary duties, taxes, or safety requirements are met.

Removal permits are often required for:

• Controlled or regulated goods (e.g., chemicals, hazardous materials)
  
  

• Dutiable items (e.g., alcohol, tobacco)
  
  

• Goods under temporary import/export arrangements
  
  

• Large shipments or commercial consignments that may require customs oversight