# Singapore: import VAT and de minimis

> 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).

Source: https://staging.border.bot/countries/singapore
Last updated: 13 October 2026

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## 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

## 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.

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