Used Vehicle Import Laws In Singapore

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» Used Vehicle Import Laws in Singapore:

Before Importation of any Vehicle In Singapore you are advised to check with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) visit their website at http://www.lta.gov.sg .

» Importing New & Used Motor Vehicles into Singapore:

If you intend to import your own new motor vehicles into Singapore, you must complete the “Declaration of Facts for Motor Vehicles” available at www. Customs.gov.sg

Documentation Specialists Branch (Motor Vehicle Unit) accompanied with the following documents:

• Commercial invoice

• Bill of Lading (B/L)

• Freight and Insurance Paper

• Documents relating to exhaust emission test, windscreen test, etc.,

• Vehicle’s registration and/or de-registration documents (if previously registered)

• Vehicle Data Card

• Manufacturer’s letter confirming the date of manufacture of the vehicle.

Remember : Please be advised that under LTA regulation only used motor vehicles less than 3 years of age from the date of its first registration in a foreign country can be registered for use in Singapore.

A surcharge of $10,000 is payable for each imported used car registered in Singapore.

Custom Duty for Importing Own Motor Vehicles into Singapore Based on the current duty rates (below), duty and GST (Goods & Services Tax) can be computed as follows:

Type of Motor Vehicles for Importing

Custom Duty Rate

Motor Car

20%

Motorcycle/scooter

12%

Electric bicycle

12%

On receipt of the customs value of your motor vehicle, you can apply for a Customs Payment Permit to pay the duty and GST to Singapore Customs. You may appoint an agent to lodge the declaration on your behalf.

Duty = (Duty Rate x Customs Value) GST = (Customs Value + Duty) x 7% Payment for Custom Duty and GST for Motor Vehicle

Please note that duty and GST paid will not be refunded once the vehicle has been removed from Customs control/FTZ.

» Documents Required for Imported Vehicle in Singapore :

• An Ownership Transfer form completed by both the current registered owner and the buyer

• Identification documents of both the registered owner and buyer for verification.

• Original motor insurance certificate in the buyer’s name. Ensure that the insurance policy of the motor vehicle is already in force on the transfer date and covers the full period of the Vehicle’s Road Tax.

• Original and valid vehicle inspection certificate, if vehicle inspection is required prior to the renewal of road tax.

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