17 questions
Importing by Postal or Courier Service
Do I have to pay GST for import of used and partially damaged items which are more than 10 years old?
I already paid shipping fees for a shipment from China to Singapore. It was too much from what I paid for the goods. How come there are vessel charges, warehouse charges, port charges, etc.?
I am thinking of buying a few bottles of wine from overseas which will be sent to me by post. How much tax do I have to pay?
I have ordered some items via the internet. They have been sent to Singapore by post (for example, via. Express Mail Service). Why are the items retained?
I have parcels coming in from the same flight and the total amount for parcels exceed SGD$400. Is GST payable?
I have purchased tickets for an overseas event/performance/concert (e.g. FIFA World Cup) that is held overseas. The tickets will be delivered via registered post / air express / courier. Will the tickets incur duties and GST?
I made online purchases with a total value of more than S$400. These items will be delivered to me in Singapore via a courier service provider. Is there any tax payable?
I ordered some items via the internet, and I was informed that my courier (i.e. non-postal) parcel was detained by Customs. Why are the items detained?
I received personal gifts from overseas via parcel post. Are duty and GST payable? (Gifts contain dutiable goods)
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