Singapore Import Regulations

General Information

• • Age Restriction: Only vehicles less than 3 years old from the first registration date can be imported. If the registration date is unknown, the age is calculated from the manufacture date.
• • Right-Hand Drive: Importation of right-hand drive (RHD) vehicles is permitted.
• • Destination Port: Singapore Port.
• • Shipping Logistics: Shipments via RORO take approximately 9–14 days with a fortnightly schedule via Samudera Shipping Line.

Import Standards & Requirements

• • Vehicles must meet Euro II emission standards and be tested by LTA/ENV recognized laboratories.
• • CFC-free air-conditioning systems and asbestos-free brake/clutch linings are mandatory.
• • Unleaded petrol must be used.

Duties & Taxes

• • Customs Duty: 41% of the Open Market Value (OMV), as determined by the Customs and Excise Department.
• • Additional Registration Fee (ARF): 110% of the vehicle’s OMV for both private and company cars.
• • Used Car Surcharge: A flat S$10,000 surcharge applies to each imported used car.

Registration Process

• • COE: Obtain a Temporary Certificate of Entitlement (COE) and bidding for a registration number through LTA.
• • Registration Fees: S$1,000 for private cars; S$5,000 for company cars.
• • Road Tax: Paid annually once registration is finalized.

Required Documentation

• • Bill of Lading and Pro Forma Invoice.
• • Export Certificate and Manufacture Date Confirmation.
• • Exhaust Emission Test Certificate and Asbestos-Free Declaration.
• • Completion Inspection Certificate (for Japanese vehicles).
• • Vehicle Insurance Letter and COE Document.