The Singapore Customs says travellers who return to Singapore carrying goods with values exceeding their Goods and Services Tax (GST) relief and duty—free allowance are required to declare the goods at the Customs Red Channel for the payment of tax.
All goods brought into Singapore such as new articles, souvenirs, gifts or food items meant for the traveller’s own use or consumption are subject to 7 per cent GST.
Failure to make a declaration is an offence under the Customs Act and the GST Act.
Offenders may be prosecuted in court and fined up to S$10,000 and jailed for up to three years. Full story
