All You Need To Know About Customs Clearance
Duties and Taxes for E-commerce and Bulk shipments
Goods sold directly to end customers such as your international e-commerce parcels will undergo B2C clearance. B2C clearance also means that the De Minimis Rule applies and your parcels enjoy tax exemptions at customs. Your international bulk shipment meant for business purposes such as restocking will go through B2B custom clearance. As the De Minimis rule does not hold, you have to pay customs duties for your shipment. For transshipments, duties will only be incurred at the final destination.
Customs Regulations On Controlled Commodities
Controlled goods are categorised into prohibited and restricted goods. Prohibited goods are not allowed to be exported or imported while restricted goods require authorisation from relevant agency to move across borders. Read on to find out more about the documents required when shipping different types of commodities across borders.
Duties and Taxes for E-Commerce and Bulk shipments
E-Commerce Shipments
De Minimis Rule applies but your parcel will enjoy tax exemptions
Bulk Shipments
Customs duties will apply at the final destination country
Duties For International B2C Shipment
Due to the De Minimis Rule, international B2C parcels are exempted from custom duties and Goods & Services Tax (GST) as long as their value is below the de minimis threshold of the destination country. However, do note that the values stated below are subjected to changes of custom regulations. Speak to our friendly Ninjas to learn about the duties for your international shipment.
Singapore
De Minimis: 400 SGD
GST: 7%
Import tax varies across categories
Malaysia
De Minimis: 500 MYR
SST: 10%
Import tax varies across categories
Thailand
De Minimis: 1,500 THB
VAT: 7%
Import tax varies across categories
Indonesia
De Minimis: 3 USD
VAT: 10%
Import tax varies across categories
Vietnam
De Minimis: 1,000,000 VND
VAT: 10%
Import tax varies across categories
Philippines
De Minimis: 10,000 PHP
VAT: 12%
Import tax varies across categories
Duties For International B2B Shipment
Singapore: 7% GST + Import Tax
Malaysia: 10% SST + Import Tax
Thailand 7% VAT + Import tax
Indonesia: 10% VAT + Import Tax
Vietnam: 10% VAT + Import Tax
Philippines: 12% VAT + Import Tax
Documents Required For Customs Clearance
Both B2C and B2B customs clearance require supporting documents. However, you will require special approval from relevant authorities when shipping restricted goods overseas. The list of restricted goods differs across South East Asia. Consult our Ninjas to find out whether the commodity type of your shipment is considered restricted based on the destination country’s customs regulations.
General Goods
If you are shipping general goods overseas, you will only be required an Airway Bill, Commercial Invoice and Packing List (CIPL) for customs clearance. Examples of general goods include clothing and accessories.
Restricted Goods
On top of the general documents required, you will need to apply for relevant import permits when shipping restricted goods overseas. There are some goods that are not considered restricted but may require a material safety data sheet (MSDS) when shipped due to the nature of its contents. Common categories include liquids, electronics and powders.
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