Customs' Schemes, Permit & Licenses

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For authorised agents to submit declaration of facts to Customs to assess the customs value of dutiable motor vehicles before declaring duty payment permits.

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You may apply for the Industrial Exemption Factory Scheme by completing this application form. Once the application is received, an officer will be assigned as Singapore Customs’ contact point to the company for the assessment.

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You may apply for a Licensed Premises by completing this application form. Once the application is received, an officer will be assigned as Singapore Customs’ contact point to the company for the assessment.

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You may apply for STP certification by completing this application form. Once the application is received, an officer will be assigned as Singapore Customs’ contact point to the company for the assessment.

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Application for landing certificate provides certification that the goods declared in a customs permit has landed and has been imported into Singapore. The application for a Landing Certificate can only be made by either the Importer or the Declaring Agent declared in the customs permit, who must have a valid Inter-Bank GIRO with Singapore Customs for the payment of S$15.00 fee for each Landing Certificate issued.

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For registered parallel importers and individuals to submit declaration of facts to Customs to assess the customs value of dutiable motor vehicles before declaring duty payment permits.

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For registered parallel importers and individuals to submit declaration of facts to Customs to assess the customs value of dutiable motor vehicles before declaring duty payment permits.    

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The import of dutiable ethyl alcohol by the following organisations or persons for approved purposes are exempted from excise duty. Please note that GST is still applicable.

- Educational and research establishments, Singapore government departments, statutory bodies and any company with research and development facilities solely for instructional, official or research and development purposes
- Registered pharmacists for medical purposes and purposes authorised in Part II of the Schedule to the Customs (Duties) (Exemption) Order
- Registered medical practitioners, registered dentists, veterinary surgeons and any person in charge of a hospital or kindred institution for scientific purposes and purposes authorised in Part II of the Schedule to the Customs (Duties) (Exemption) Order.

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Under the Kimberly Process (KP) Certification Scheme, a KP Certificate issued by Singapore Customs is required for the export of rough diamonds. To apply for a KP Certificate, you need to:
- Have a valid KP Licence with Singapore Customs; and
- Have a valid Inter-Bank GIRO (IBG) account with Singapore Customs for the deduction of a S$5.00 fee per KP Certificate issued; and
- Submit the form with all supporting documents (i.e. the overseas KP Certificate, KP licence, commercial invoice, packing list and Airway Bill); and ensure that you adhere to all the terms and conditions for the KP Certificate.

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Under the Kimberly Process (KP) Certification Scheme, a KP Licence is required for the import and export of rough diamonds. To apply for a KP Licence, you need to:
- Register with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) to obtain a Unique Entity Number (UEN) account;
- Activate your Customs Account;
- Have a valid Inter-Bank GIRO (IBG) account with Singapore Customs for the deduction of the annual licence fee (S$50 per year or part thereof);
- Submit the KP Licence application form and all supporting documents

The KP licence expires on 31 December of the year in which it is issued and needs to be renewed annually thereafter. The licence renewal is subject to Customs’ review and assessment before it can be renewed. Please refer to the KP Licence application form for the terms and conditions for the KP Licence.

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For application of assessment of value of previously duty-exempted motor vehicles for duty payment when transferred to a non-entitled entity.