Singapore Customs & Import Duty on Packages from Europe: 2026 Guide

Example 1: €300 Fashion Order from Spain (Zara, Mango, Massimo Dutti)

• Declared value: €300 (~SGD 430)
• Import duty: 0%
• GST 9%: ~SGD 39
• Forwarding Spain → Singapore: ~SGD 45–65
• Total additional costs: ~SGD 84–104
• Same items at Singapore retail (if available): typically SGD 600–1,000
• Net saving: ~SGD 400–700

Example 2: €200 Sephora France / L'Occitane Beauty Order

• Declared value: €200 (~SGD 287)
• Import duty: 0%
• GST 9%: ~SGD 26
• Forwarding France → Singapore: ~SGD 40–60
• Total additional costs: ~SGD 66–86
• Same products in Singapore: typically SGD 350–600
• Net saving: ~SGD 200–430

Example 3: €500 German Electronics/Tools Order

• Declared value: €500 (~SGD 717)
• Import duty: 0% (electronics duty-free in Singapore)
• GST 9%: ~SGD 65
• Forwarding Germany → Singapore: ~SGD 65–95
• Total additional costs: ~SGD 130–160
• Same products in Singapore: typically SGD 750–1,100 (imported electronics with local markups)
• Net saving: ~SGD 450–800

Prohibited and Restricted Goods

Singapore has strict import controls on certain categories. Always verify before ordering:

• Chewing gum: Only therapeutic gum (nicotine, dental) with prescription. Regular chewing gum is banned.
• Vaping products and e-cigarettes: Prohibited for import.
• Certain food items: Fresh fruits, vegetables, meat products require specific permits from SFA (Singapore Food Agency).
• Pharmaceuticals: Requires Health Sciences Authority (HSA) approval for controlled drugs or therapeutic products.
• Weapons and controlled items: Full prohibition on firearms, most knives, etc.

Standard fashion, beauty, electronics, home goods, books, and toys are unrestricted and import without complications.

Best EU Categories for Singapore Buyers

• European fashion brands not available in Singapore: Sézane, Isabel Marant, Maje, Sandro, A.P.C. — Paris-based brands with limited or no Singapore presence
• French pharmacy beauty: La Roche-Posay, Vichy, SVR, Avène — significantly cheaper from French pharmacies than from Singapore chemists or online resellers
• German tools and electronics: Festool, Knipex, Bosch Professional — strong price advantage from German e-tailers
• LEGO sets: EU LEGO pricing is among the cheapest globally; Singapore LEGO retail carries a 20–30% premium
• Scandinavian homeware: Swedish/Danish design brands not sold in Singapore — Hay, Muuto, Normann Copenhagen

Shipping Times: Europe to Singapore

With Resendify express courier services, typical door-to-door delivery from Spain, France, or Germany to Singapore is 4–7 business days, including customs clearance. Singapore Customs processes most straightforward shipments within 1–2 business days. Economy services run 8–14 business days.