Export Procedures

Export Procedures Overview

Learn when you need a Customs export permit, how to apply, and your responsibilities as an exporter.

Controlled and Prohibited Goods for Exports

Understand the requirements to export controlled goods and goods which are prohibited for export from Singapore.

Depositing Goods in the Free Trade Zones

Check how duty and GST suspension works in Singapore’s Free Trade Zones and learn the storage rules for dutiable liquor and tobacco.

Documentation for Clearance of Goods

Find out the documents you must present at checkpoints when exporting containerised cargo, conventional cargo, or hand-carried goods.

Exporting Hand-Carried Commercial Goods

Find out the requirements for exporting hand-carried commercial goods under HCES, including procedures at Changi Airport and NTP digital clearance.

Exporting Pets

Requirements for exporting live pets from Singapore.

Exporting Trade Samples

Find out the requirements for exporting trade samples, including when an export permit is needed and rules for temporarily exporting goods intended for return to Singapore.

Obtain Customs Export Permit

Learn how to obtain a Customs export permit, including registering your business, activating your Customs Account activation, and submitting applications via through TradeNet.

Permit Amendment and Cancellation

Learn when you can amend, extend or cancel a transhipment permit in TradeNet, which fields are non-amendable, how payment timelines affect validity extension, and when voluntary disclosure to Singapore Customs is required.

Permit Exemptions

Learn which goods are exempt from requiring a Customs export permit and when permits are still needed for dutiable or controlled items.

Permit Validity and Error Messages

Find out how long export permits remain valid and what error messages you may encounter when submitting permit applications in TradeNet.

Return of Permit

Learn when to return your export permit to your shipping or airline agent for manifest reconciliation and comply with legislated requirements.

Retaining Your Trade Documents

Learn about the requirement to retain trade documents for at least 5 years, including what to keep and when to submit them to Singapore Customs.

Supply of Air/Sea Stores

Learn the permit requirements, restrictions and procedures for supplying air stores and sea stores for consumption or use on board aircraft and vessels.

Types of Export Permits

Learn the types of export permits in Singapore, including their message types, declaration types and codes, and when each should be used in TradeNet.

Authorised Piers and Places

Find out which piers and places are authorised for the import, export and transhipment of goods in Singapore.