In general, all goods, including equipment used for filming purposes, imported into Singapore are subjected to Goods and Services Tax (GST) levied at the prevailing rate on the Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) value. This includes all other charges, costs and expenses incidental to the sale and delivery of the goods into Singapore.

 

Please note that filming equipment temporarily imported for the purpose of filming, may be imported under the Temporary Import Scheme (TIS). More information on the criteria for temporary import of goods is available here.

 

However, no customs permit is required for broadcast media equipment that are hand-carried into Singapore by the media personnel / crew as part of their accompanied/excess baggage which will be subject to the normal security checks.