We would like to inform you that there is neither duty-free concession nor Goods & Services Tax (GST) relief for cigarettes and tobacco products in Singapore. As such, all cigarettes and tobacco products brought into Singapore will be subject to duty and the prevailing GST rate.

Please note that with effect from 1 July 2020, all cigarettes and other tobacco products, imported into, sold, offered for sale or distributed in Singapore must comply with Standardised Packaging (SP) requirements. It is an offence to import cigarettes and other tobacco products with packaging or labelling that do not comply with the SP requirements, regardless of their intended use or purpose. As such, you are required to declare all tobacco products (including cigarettes marked with "SDPC" and vertical bar markings) on your arrival in Singapore and make payment of duty and GST for tobacco products that meet the SP requirements.

If you are unsure whether your tobacco comply with the SP requirements, you may proceed directly to the Customs Tax Payment Office or the Red Channel upon your arrival in Singapore to seek assistance. Our officers on duty will inspect and assess your tobacco to ascertain if the packaging contain any branding, logos, bands or decorations that will infringe the SP requirements. Officers will then advise you accordingly on the course of action before you exit the Red/Green Channels, which may include the immediate disposal of tobacco that do not meet the SP requirements. For further information on the SP regulations, you may refer to the Health Sciences Authority (HSA)'s website.