Can companies producing goods in other countries export these goods to Singapore first, and then from Singapore to the US, to qualify as Singapore-originating?

Q: Can companies producing goods in other countries export these goods to Singapore first, and then from Singapore to the US, to qualify as Singapore-originating?

Updated as of 20 August 2026. No, goods must meet the appropriate origin criteria to qualify as Singapore originating. For more information, please refer to Circular 06/2025 issued by Singapore Customs or refer to Singapore Customs’ website .

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Updated as of 20 August 2026.

No, goods must meet the appropriate origin criteria to qualify as Singapore originating. For more information, please refer to Circular 06/2025 issued by Singapore Customs or refer to Singapore Customs’ website.

Can companies producing goods in other countries export these goods to Singapore first, and then from Singapore to the US, to qualify as Singapore-originating?

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