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What are trade samples?
Trade samples refer to goods which are imported solely:
- For the purpose of being shown or demonstrated in Singapore to enable manufacturers in Singapore to produce these goods to fulfil orders from abroad or to solicit orders for goods to be supplied from abroad; or
- By a manufacturer for the purposes of copying, testing or experimenting before producing these goods in Singapore. Trade samples must also not be sold, consumed, put to normal use, or used in any way for hire or reward while in Singapore.
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