Ambassaden har, på förekommen anledning, bett Singapores tullmyndighet om ett klargörande av vilka regler som gäller för införsel av snus till Singapore. Tullmyndighetens svar, som översatts från engelska, är redigerat. Nedan återger vi även det fullständiga svaret från tullmyndigheten.

Snus klassificeras som HS kod 2403 9950 (rökfri tobak inkl tugg- och sugtobak) och införsel av denna typ av tobak är belagd med tullavgift om SGD 181,00 per kg + 7% GST (goods & service tax). Införsel av tobaksprodukter överstigande 400gr måste åtföljas av ett införseltillstånd.

Resenären skall gå till röd fil vid ankomsten och deklarera tullbelagda varor. Information om avgifter för tullbelagda varor finns på:
http://www.customs.gov.sg/leftNav/trav/Dutiable+
Controlled+and+Prohibited+Goods.htm

Tullmyndighetens information till resenärer finns på http://www.customs.gov.sg/leftNav/trav/

För ytterligare information kan tullmyndigheten kontaktas per telefon +65-6355 2000 följt av * och nolla, eller emaila till customs_documentation@customs.gov.sg

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There is no duty free concession and GST relief for tobacco products including snus. Hence, duty and GST would still be levied on any amount of tobacco products imported into Singapore by travellers.

1. Snuff is classified as HS code 2403 9940 and the import of this item is subject to excise duty of $352.00 per kgm and 7 % GST.

2. Snus is classified as HS code 2403 9950 and the import of this item is subject to excise duty of $181.00 per kgm and 7 % GST.

3. Travellers are to proceed to the Red Channel at the entry checkpoint upon their arrival in Singapore to declare the dutiable items for GST and duty payment at our Singapore Customs Duty Office. Duty rates for dutiable items is available via : http://www.customs.gov.sg/leftNav/trav/Dutiable
+Controlled+and+Prohibited+Goods.htm

3a. Travellers are allowed to bring in tobacco products including snus exceeding 400 gm, provided that the import is covered by a relevant customs permit. Duty and GST would be levied at the prevailing rate. If applicable, travellers may appoint a local forwarding agent who is registered as a TradeNet user with Customs to declare the relevant permit to cover the import, duty and GST payment for the dutiable goods.  A list of these companies can be obtained from the website of the Singapore Logistics Association (www.sla.org.sg), Singapore Air-cargo Association (www.saaa.org.sg) or the Singapore Shipping Association (www.ssa.org.sg).

3b. Travellers should proceed to the Red Channel at the entry checkpoint upon their arrival in Singapore to declare the dutiable goods for verification at our Singapore Customs Duty Office with the relevant supporting documents e.g. customs permit etc.

4. Customs information for travellers is available via :
http://www.customs.gov.sg/leftNav/trav/

5. For information on customs matters, please visit our websites at http://www.customs.gov.sg/topNav/hom/ 

Should you require clarification or more information, please call the Customs Call Centre at 6355 2000 followed by (*)(0) to speak to any of our officers or email us at this account(customs_documentation@customs.gov.sg.

Victor Chia
Senior Manager
Customs Call Centre
for Director-General of Customs
Singapore Customs