A single open pack of cigarettes

by Anup
(Bangalore)

I know you have already mentioned about getting cigarettes to Singapore, but this is the latest Customs circular http://www.customs.gov.sg/NR/rdonlyres/806059B3-FEBE-4D85-9717-C4270BE42857/21858/MediaRelease_CiggMarking10Sep08_web_.pdf

So will we now have to pay duties even for an open pack??

If yes, how much (in SGD) for a open pack (say having 18 Marlboro sticks)??

Also do we need to have a receipt for this pack which we would have bought in some other country?

Thanks in advance.

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Jan 17, 2009

Cigarettes Issues
by: Gabriel Tan

Dear Anup

Q. So will we now have to pay duties even for an open pack??

A. Yes.

Q. If yes, how much (in SGD) for a open pack (say having 18 Marlboro sticks)??

A. 35.2 Singapore cents per gram of each cigarette or part thereof. (according to Singapore Customs website, as of 17 Dec 09)

Q. Also do we need to have a receipt for this pack which we would have bought in some other country?

A. Yes.

See also this post about cigarette duties and taxes in Singapore.

Jan 18, 2009

Bangalore
by: Anup

Thanks for your prompt response.

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