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I received personal gifts from overseas via parcel post. Are duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST) payable? (Gifts contain non-dutiable goods)

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Non-dutiable goods imported by post or courier services are subject to Goods and Services Tax (GST). Examples of these goods include articles, online purchases, personal articles, souvenirs, gifts and items used for food preparations.
 
However, GST relief is granted on goods, excluding dutiable goods, imported by post to a total Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) value not exceeding S$400.
 
Where the total CIF value exceeds S$400 or if the goods are dutiable, such as liquors and cigarettes, the entire sum would be subject to GST and/or duty.
 
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