For goods to be exported to the US under the USSFTA, the good must first fulfil the origin requirements to be eligible. You may wish to refer to EnterpriseSG’s website on the USSFTA to see if your goods meet these requirements. 

After you have ensured that the goods being exported to the US meet USSFTA requirements including the product specific rules of origin:

• Have your US importer file customs declarations through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). The US CBP has informed Singapore Customs that the current process for the US importer filing a US Customs Declaration remains unchanged at this juncture.

• Your importer’s broker must enter the appropriate Special Program Indicator (SPI) in ACE to claim preferential tariff treatment under the USSFTA.

• Be prepared to provide supporting documentation (e.g., certificate of origin or any other relevant information) if requested by the US CBP.

• You may also wish to apply to the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for an advance ruling to determine whether the good qualifies as “Singapore-originating” for the purposes of the USSFTA, before it is exported to the US.

The US CBP may conduct verification of origin checks by requesting information directly from manufacturers or exporters, or through the US importer.  Singapore Customs may also facilitate visits to Singapore-based manufacturers or exporters, if requested by US CBP, for this purpose. 

The Singapore Government expects all businesses operating in Singapore to take into account other countries’ regulations, including import requirements, where relevant to their international business activities. These activities should be conducted transparently. We do not condone businesses deliberately using their association with Singapore to circumvent tariffs.

Singapore takes firm and decisive action against companies and individuals that violate our laws. We are committed to maintaining the integrity of our business environment.