Buying from 
China into 
Singapore: GST on goods up to S$400
Answer
Low-value goods up to S$400 by air or post carry 9% GST, charged at checkout by OVR-registered sellers or marketplaces; goods already taxed that way should not be taxed again at import.
- Applies to
- Shoppers and small businesses in Singapore ordering goods from China by post or courier.
What the details cover
- What the official texts say
- How S$400 is measured
- Avoiding double GST
- Consignments above S$400 not taxed through OVR (Singapore Customs)
- What to do
- Still uncertain
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