Will brand new electronics be taxed in Singapore?

by TingPing
(Taiwan)

Is it true that one will be taxed should he bring in brand new (unopened) electronics into Singapore? (Eg. Laptops) I've been asked to purchase a laptop from overseas and bring it back to Singapore for a friend.

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Jul 02, 2008

GST Relief for Bona Fide Travellers to Singapore
by: Gabriel Tan

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The following post has been updated on 13 June 09 to correct some errors in the original post.
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Hi Ting Ping

Please consult this Singapore Customs webpage on GST Relief.

The GST relief varies according to:

1. whether the traveller is below 18 years of age or above, and

2. whether the traveller has been out of Singapore for less than 24 hours, between 24 and 48 hours, and over 48 hours.

Any newly bought, unpacked item above S$300 in value will definitely be liable for GST.

So if you are carrying an unpacked laptop computer above S$300 in value, you'll need to declare it at the red lane, produce the receipt and pay GST on it.

Oct 16, 2009

Can I Carry Personal and Official Laptop?
by: Anonymous

How about if I am carrying my old laptop along with my official laptop for which i do not have receipts?

Oct 16, 2009

Personal Notebook Computers at Singapore Airport
by: Gabriel Tan

I believe the customs officers will exercise common sense and discretion for (used) personal/business notebook computers brought in by passengers.

Personally, I've never been queried about my own notebook computer, either when I'm returning to Singapore or when I arrive at an overseas airport.

(Of course, there's the usual security scanning.)

So many people carry their own notebooks / netbooks / pdas nowadays. Can an airport put a tax on used personal equipment and continue to survive?

Jan 13, 2010

32-inch LCD TV During Singapore Stopover
by: Anonymous

Hi,

I will be going on a visit to singapore. A five (5) days visit. I will be carrying along with me an LCD TV 32".

I will be carrying it from Dubai going to Manila, Phillipines but stopping over at Singapore for a 5 days visit.

What will happen to my LCD TV 32"? Am I going to pay tax at Singapore Airport?

Thanks,
Bhe Calaso

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