International · SG
How to Ship to Singapore from the US
Singapore is one of the easiest Asian destinations — customs is efficient, duties are minimal for most consumer goods, and English-language labels are standard. SingPost handles USPS final-mile delivery and is known for reliability.
GST (9%) applies to most imports. Duty is only on specific items (alcohol, tobacco, cars).
Typical 1 lb cost
$25-$45 USD
Typical transit
3-10 business days
Carrier Options to Singapore
DHL Express Worldwide
2-3 business days. Excellent reliability.
FedEx International Priority
2-3 business days.
USPS Priority Mail International
5-10 business days. SingPost final delivery (efficient).
UPS Worldwide Expedited
3-5 business days.
Customs Forms Required
CN22 under $400. CN23 + commercial invoice above.
Commonly Prohibited Items
- ✕Chewing gum (famous Singapore prohibition — enforced)
- ✕Vaping products (severe penalties)
- ✕Illegal drugs (harsh laws)
- ✕Seditious materials
- ✕Pornography
Singapore-Specific Shipping Tips
- 💡 Singapore GST: 9% on all imports
- 💡 Chewing gum is banned — don't include samples or gifts containing gum
- 💡 Vape/e-cigarette products: illegal. Don't ship
- 💡 Singapore addresses: Unit-Building + Street + District + Postal Code (6 digits)
- 💡 English labels work — Singapore is multilingual but English is administrative language
Frequently asked questions
Is shipping to Singapore easy?
Yes. Efficient customs, reliable delivery, English-language. Among the easiest Asian destinations for US sellers.
What's Singapore GST?
9% on all imports. Applied on CIF value (cost + insurance + freight).
Can I send chewing gum to Singapore?
No. Chewing gum is banned. Including it in a package can result in fines and package destruction.
How long does DHL take to Singapore?
2-3 business days. Very reliable.
How do Singapore unit numbers work?
The #floor-unit format is mandatory writing: '#12-34' means floor 12, unit 34, and most of Singapore lives in high-rise HDB blocks where the unit number IS the address. Format: block and street, unit (#05-123), SINGAPORE + six-digit postal code — each code identifies a single building, making Singapore addresses among the world's most precise.
Does Singapore tax low-value imports?
Yes — GST applies to imported goods including low-value purchases, with overseas sellers above registration thresholds collecting it at checkout. Singapore-bound buyers increasingly see tax handled at purchase; for sellers below thresholds, GST is assessed at import. Declare honestly — Singapore customs is efficient and unforgiving of games.
How reliable is delivery in Singapore?
Exceptionally — a compact, dense city-state with SingPost delivering to every block and the express carriers running same-day-capable networks. Transit from the US is the long part; once landed, delivery completes fast. Include the recipient's mobile for the courier's arrival coordination.
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