Is an export permit required for goods brought out of Singapore via hand-carry? Will GST be charged on such goods?

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In general, all goods exported from Singapore must be covered by an export permit which can be obtained via the TradeNet. Goods and Services Tax (GST) and duty are not levied on goods exported from Singapore.However, the export of certain non-dutiable and non-controlled items do not require a Customs export permit. These include, but are not limited to:

• (a) Parcel post

• (b) Documents

• (c) Personal or household effects, except motor vehicles, accompanying the passenger (as hand-carried or checked-in luggage) for own use by land, sea or air

• (d) Trade samples, specimens for analysis or test, and gifts, not exceeding S$400 in total value

• (e) Goods exported by air (as manifested cargoes or hand-carried goods) not exceeding S$1,000 in total value

• (f) Locally sourced stores loaded for use on board the vessel (including oil rig) and aircraft

Is an export permit required for goods brought out of Singapore via hand-carry? Will GST be charged on such goods?

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