Ship A Parcel To Singapore From The UK
Sending goods across long distances can be expensive. If your business relies on regular shipping to Singapore, you could save by comparing prices to ensure you’re getting the service you need at the best available rate. With World Options, you can compare quotes on services from some of the world’s leading couriers and also benefit from exclusive discounts on shipping to over 300 destinations worldwide.
Business links between the UK and Singapore are strong and many UK-based businesses expanding into the international market view shipping to Singapore as a gateway to Asia. The main east and west shipping lanes meet in Singapore, opening up both networks and providing an appealing base for many global businesses.
Further, a free trade agreement between Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Singapore is currently awaiting ratification by the UK government and will make trade easier than ever, so now is a great time for British businesses to start building a customer base in the city-state.
Whether you are shipping documents, parcels, packages, pallets or freight shipments, World Options’ exclusive online portal can make shipping to Singapore easier than ever. You can book orders from multiple carriers with one account and manage and track all orders in one place. Business express services can reach Singapore in as few as two days, while slower services are also available for a more cost-effective option.
It’s free and easy to start using World Options to simplify shipping to Singapore. Call us on 0330 335 8100 or fill in the form on this page to arrange a call back, and one of our shipping experts will call you to set up your account.
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Why Choose World Options?
World Options makes it fast and easy to compare services based on metrics like price or delivery time to ensure that you get exactly the service you need. As a World Options customer, you will have access to a dedicated account manager who can advise you on any aspect of your shipping needs to ensure your goods are delivered as quickly and safely as possible.
With our online portal, you can also track your orders to give your customers up-to-date information about when to expect their items. It only takes a few minutes to set up an account over the phone with one of our specialists and from there, you can start comparing prices and booking shipping services to Singapore in just a few clicks.
Prohibited Shipping Items To Singapore
Singapore has strict rules around what can and cannot be shipped to the country and, in some cases, attempting to send these items constitutes an offence. You also risk shipments being confiscated, delayed or destroyed if you attempt to send prohibited or restricted items to Singapore, so it’s important to research these restrictions carefully before planning a shipment.
Items that are prohibited from shipping to Singapore include:
- Chewing gum
- Firecrackers
- Cigarette lighters shaped like guns
- Products containing rhinoceros horn
- Controlled substances (listed under the 4th Schedule of Misuse of Drugs Regulation)
- Telecommunications equipment
- Products from endangered species of animals
- Tobacco products
Singapore Restricted Items
Some goods are also restricted or subject to controls and may require an import permit or authorisation form from the relevant competent authority before they can be shipped to Singapore. The list of controlled items includes, but is not limited to, the following goods:
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Animals, birds, and products thereof
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Fresh or chilled fruits and vegetables
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Batteries Meats and meat products
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Cartridges
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Medical devices
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Chemicals
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Rice
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Rough diamonds
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Timber and wood
Singapore Customs Regulations
The Customs Act applies to all goods imported from the UK to Singapore. Imported goods are subject to the goods and services tax (which stands at 7%), as well as duty payment, and businesses must obtain a customs permit for this.
There are numerous types of customs permits and a full list is provided by the Singapore Customs Authority. Common errors made by businesses importing goods to Singapore include:
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Incorrect declarations on the value of goods being imported
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Failure to produce trade documents
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Failure to declare the goods being imported
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Lack of licence or customs permit for customs clearance
Failing to provide correct details or appropriate paperwork when importing goods into Singapore could result in shipments being delayed or confiscated and you may be subject to fines or other penalties. Therefore, it is vital to check with the Singaporean customs authority before booking a shipment to ensure you have everything in order.
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