What are the procedures for importing used household articles, personal effects and personal pets into Singapore (Where there is a change in residence)? Am I eligible for the GST relief?
Please be informed that persons transferring residence to Singapore may be granted GST relief on his/her used household articles, personal effects (excluding liquors, tobacco products and motor vehicles), subject to meeting all the following conditions:
• He/ She is changing his place of residence from outside Singapore;
• He/ She is the owner of articles and personal effects imported;
• The articles and personal effects have been in his/her possession/ownership and used for a period of not less than 3 months;
• He/ She gives an undertaking not to dispose of the articles and personal effects within 3 months of the date of importation of such articles and personal effects;
• The articles and personal effects are imported within 6 months of his/her first arrival in Singapore.
You may refer to here for more information on the application procedures.
Related questions
I am studying overseas, and I come back to Singapore frequently. Am I eligible for GST relief if I re-import my used household articles, personal effects and personal pets when I return each time?
I am a returning Singaporean who worked overseas for many years. Can GST relief be granted on the importation of my used household articles, personal effects and personal pets as manifested cargo or hand-carried items by sea/ air/ land?
Do I qualify for GST relief on used household articles, personal effects and personal pets that I purchased overseas and intend to import into Singapore?
Can a person make applications for multiple shipments of used household articles, personal effects and personal pets imported from different places of residence outside Singapore?
