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customs charges
Posted: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 3:51 am
by hornedfrog
Does anyone know what the typical customs charges/duties/taxes are on moving household goods? We aren't transporting any liquor or tobacco, or DVDs. Are other items subject to taxation or is there a per pound duty tax?
I'm just trying to figure out if the quotes my moving companies have given me are accurate or if I can expect to pay about $1-2K more when my stuff arrives.
Any advice would be appreciated!
Posted: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 4:16 am
by durain
if they are personal use, they should be OK.
Posted: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 5:43 pm
by skye
Used personal effects are fine and shouldn't be taxed. Your shipping company will list them as such on the Bill of Lading. I seem to remember being told by our shipping company that "used" meant anything you'd owned for 6 months or more.
Posted: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 1:59 pm
by skye
Correction. It should have been owned for 3 months and imported within 6 months of arrival. Have a look here -
http://www.customs.gov.sg/leftNav/trav/ ... gapore.htm
- it shoud put your mind at rest
Exporting wine bottles
Posted: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 7:47 am
by cooberpedy
An expat friend of mine currently in Spore will move to NYC soon.
He's got a small collection of expensive wines (all for personal use) which he would like to take with him. A couple of questions:
1. Will Singapore Customs demand duty on export?
2. Will US Customs demand duty on import?