Key facts
- Currency
- Singapore Dollar (SGD)
- Import VAT/GST
- VAT 9%
- De minimis
- No duty up to SGD 400; tax always charged
- Customs tariff
- Own national tariff
Summary
Singapore charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 9%. Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to SGD 400 pay no customs duty. Singapore uses the Singapore dollar (SGD).
Currency and customs tariff
Singapore uses the Singapore dollar (SGD).
Import VAT and other taxes in Singapore
Singapore charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 9%.
De minimis in Singapore
Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to SGD 400 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
What changed recently
The newest release on this page, the de minimis thresholds for Singapore, went live on border.bot on 13 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does Singapore use for customs?
Singapore uses the Singapore dollar (SGD). Its de minimis thresholds are stated in SGD.
What is the VAT rate on imports into Singapore?
Singapore charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 9%.
What is the de minimis threshold in Singapore?
Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to SGD 400 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
Sources and updates
The import taxes for Singapore come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 13 October 2026.
The de minimis thresholds for Singapore come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 13 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 13 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.