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Send Alcohol / Spirits → 🇸🇬 Singapore

Q: Can I post Alcohol / Spirits to Singapore?

Postal restrictions apply for alcohol / spirits Sending alcohol / spirits by post to Singapore requires compliance with carrier dangerous goods policies and destination customs regulations. Verify current regulations with the destination customs authority. Rules change frequently and enforcement varies by port of entry and individual officer. Enforcement in Singapore carries fines from SGD 500 to SGD 10,000 under Customs Act 1960 s.128 (false declaration); Regulation of Imports and Exports Act (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

Q: What are the restrictions for sending Alcohol / Spirits to Singapore?

Quantity/weight limits: Import duty and GST apply; commercial postal import requires Singapore Customs TradeNet permit; spirits above 40% ABV classified as 'dutiable goods'. Documentation required: Singapore Customs Customs Permit (TradeNet), Excise licence from Singapore Customs for commercial importers, Commercial invoice.

ANSWER

Can I post Alcohol / Spirits to Singapore?

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Postal restrictions apply for alcohol / spirits

QUANTITY / LIMITS

Import duty and GST apply; commercial postal import requires Singapore Customs TradeNet permit; spirits above 40% ABV classified as 'dutiable goods'

DOCUMENTS

Singapore Customs Customs Permit (TradeNet)
Excise licence from Singapore Customs for commercial importers
Commercial invoice

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

SOURCE

customs.gov.sg

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Full Details

Sending alcohol / spirits by post to Singapore requires compliance with carrier dangerous goods policies and destination customs regulations. Verify current regulations with the destination customs authority. Rules change frequently and enforcement varies by port of entry and individual officer. Enforcement in Singapore carries fines from SGD 500 to SGD 10,000 under Customs Act 1960 s.128 (false declaration); Regulation of Imports and Exports Act (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Standard duty-free allowance applies (typically 1L spirits + 1-2L wine + beer). Declare any quantity above; excise + 9% VAT computed at Singapore Customs Red Channel. Bring purchase receipts.

OFFICIAL SOURCES

customs.gov.sg customs.gov.sg

POSTING DETAILS

QUANTITY / WEIGHT LIMITS

Import duty and GST apply; commercial postal import requires Singapore Customs TradeNet permit; spirits above 40% ABV classified as 'dutiable goods'

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

—Singapore Customs Customs Permit (TradeNet)
—Excise licence from Singapore Customs for commercial importers
—Commercial invoice

DESTINATION CUSTOMS

Singapore Customs

COUNTRY POSTING NOTES

Singapore Post and customs inspect international parcels. GST applies to all low-value imported goods as of 2023. Controlled items require appropriate permits even if sent by post.