Asia-Pacific · country guide
Trade with Singapore.
Singapore is a global trading, refining and transhipment hub. Many regional trading companies are based here, and most goods enter duty-free, making it a common point for re-export and commodity trading.
- Port of Singapore · Jurong · Changi Airfreight
- 4 relevant categories
- 4 relevant products
Market overview
Key industries
- Refining and petrochemicals
- Trading and commodity houses
- Electronics
- Logistics and bunkering
- Finance
Import opportunities
- Crude oil and fuels
- Electronics and machinery
- Food products
- Chemicals
Export opportunities
- Refined petroleum products
- Petrochemicals and polymers
- Electronics
- Re-exported goods
Trade requirements
The main rules to check when trading with Singapore. This is orientation, not legal or customs advice.
- Business registration
- Importers need a Unique Entity Number and customs activation.
- Permits
- Import and export permits are lodged through the national trade system before shipment.
- Low tariffs
- Most goods are duty-free; GST applies on import, and controlled goods need licences.
Logistics considerations
One of the world’s largest transhipment ports, with very frequent sailings.
Free trade zones allow storage and re-export without duty.
Jurong Island hosts the refining and chemical cluster.
Relevant TP4 categories for Singapore
Relevant products
Bitumen
Paving and industrial bitumen in bulk, drums or bags.
HS 2713
Polypropylene (PP)
PP homopolymer and copolymer granules for raffia, injection and film.
HS 3902
Methanol
Liquid petrochemical feedstock for formaldehyde, acetic acid and fuels.
HS 2905
Diesel Generator Sets
Standby and prime-power generator sets for sites, buildings and industry.
HS 8502
Information current as of October 2026. Regulations, duties and documentation requirements change. Confirm with the relevant authority, your customs broker or forwarder before shipment. TP4 does not claim offices or operations in Singapore.
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