Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Motorcycles → Singapore
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-25
Motorcycles restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Details
Motorcycle imports face significant duty barriers in many developing countries. India charges 100% basic customs duty on imported motorcycles for commercial imports. Brazil applies up to 35% duties. EU imports require Euro 5 emissions compliance for new commercial registrations. Australia's SEVS sch. Enforcement in Singapore carries fines from SGD 500 to SGD 10,000 under Customs Act 1960 s.128F, s.130 (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).
Documentation required
- Check destination requirements
Leaving with this item
Exporting a motorcycle from Singapore follows the vehicle-export process — deregistration and export declaration, with destination import rules the harder constraint.
Practical advice
Personal-import requires destination age + emission + safety compliance. Permit + IDP from home country. See /vehicles/singapore.
Customs authority
Singapore Customs · https://www.customs.gov.sg