Many people who are shipping to Singapore often find their censorship laws peculiar with different guidelines on different types a subject material. The prohibited and restricted items when it comes to shipping to Singapore are more strict that most countries and there are more than just the normal aspects to think about.
Items such as weapons, ammunition, which includes weapons that are used for display purposes, narcotics, pornographic material and endangered species of wildlife are all prohibited from being brought to Singapore when you are shipping to Singapore.
As well as all of the above you are also not allowed to bring politically sensitive or subversive literature or erotica as well as any publications which are banned on moral, religious or communal grounds. This includes magazines such as Penthouse and Playboy, also the most recent magazine to be banned is Cosmopolitan magazine. As well as magazines that are banned, certain videos are also banned if they carry excessive violence, sex or nudity as well as scenes depicting drug abuse. Those with themes that are objectionable on moral, social, religious and racial grounds may also be banned.
Another more unusual aspect that is banned from Singapore is chewing gum. The import, sale and possession of chewing gum is banned. This rule was introduced because of the high cost and difficulty in removing chewing gum from public premises.
When it comes to your household goods and personal effects there may be customs regulations. Used household goods and personal effects may be imported free of duty within six months of your arrival in Singapore provided:
- Items were in your possession for at least six months.
- You have obtained an employment pass for a minimum of six months or your company can produce a copy of your employment pass application together with a sponsor letter.
The documents that are required when it comes to the shipping of your household goods and personal effects include:
- Copy of your passport.
- Detailed household packing list in English.
- Original Bill of Lading.
If you would like anymore information regarding the shipping of household goods and personal effects to Singapore or about what items are banned from Singapore under importation laws then contact Overs International today and one of our expert advisors will be able to assist you with all of the help and advise that you require about shipping to Singapore.
