Singapore Customs Issues Best Practices Advisory Document

Singapore Customs recently issued an advisory document that included basic import requirements, common issues of non-compliance, red flags, and a list of some Best Practices.

Some of the Best Practices listed for traders included:

• Request copies of the Customs permits taken up under your company name from your service provider
• Request itemized invoice/receipts from service providers/consolidators
• Report to Singapore Customs and/or relevant Competent Authorities on any discrepancy detected as appropriate
• Ensure that your service providers/consolidators are aware of the permit conditions and comply with them accordingly
• Ensure that the hauliers engaged comply with the requirement to produce the containers at the red lane for clearance, when directed to do so

Key Links:

• Singapore Customs
• Singapore Customs - "Advisory: Customs Requirements & Best Practices for Import of Goods"