How to send a parcel to Singapore?

How to send a package to Singapore? If you ship goods from Switzerland to Singapore you must provide your carrier with certain documents that will allow customs to identify the goods you are sending.

How to send a package to Singapore? the essential documents

During an international shipment, International parcel carriers handle all requests at the relevant Customs. As a sender, you just need to provide the selected carrier, Dhl, FedEx, Ups, Tnt, Aramex, the waybill you get at the end of your booking on the Expedismart.ch website, as well as a Pro forma invoice.

The Pro-forma invoice or commercial invoice is a document provided by the carrier giving a certain number of mandatory information to declare a commodity as soon as it is imported into the country of destination.

Essential information to put in your commercial invoice or Pro-forma for a shipment:

Important! Like all customs invoices, it must be written in English or in the language of the country of destination.

Be aware: In the case of shipping of alcohol, in the description of the goods, indicate the color of the alcohol (white or brown) and the alcohol %.

Only companies holding an import license for wines and spirits are allowed to import wine or alcohol

Do not worry on Expedismart.ch, a pre-filled template will be offered at the end of your reservation! We take care of everything !

Here is the important information to know if you want to send the following goods:

The chocolate:

FedEx: chocolate must have an expiry date of more than 6 months and must be accompanied by a Pro-forma invoice. For meat and seafood, the receiver must have an import license and complete an AVA form.
UPS: Do not ship chocolate.
TNT: Do not ship chocolate.

A computer:

FedEx: If the computer contains a battery, the shipper must have a dangerous materials declaration, a Pro-forma invoice and a packing slip.
UPS: An original invoice and two copies are required, the maximum weight allowed is 70Kgs.
TNT: The recipient will be taxed at customs and VAT on the value of the goods declared.

Moving belongings:

FedEx: The recipient must submit a Pro-forma invoice with the detail of all the goods and the value.
UPS: Do not ship any personal belongings.
TNT: The recipient will be taxed at customs and VAT on the value of the goods declared.

Key (personal belonging):

FedEx: A Pro-forma invoice is to be provided. It is possible that duties and taxes are charged to the recipient upon receiving the goods.
UPS: Do not ship any personal belongings.
TNT: The recipient will be taxed at customs and VAT on the value of the goods declared.

Furniture:

FedEx: The sender must have a Pro-forma invoice, moreover, it is possible that duties and taxes are charged to the recipient upon receiving the goods.
UPS: Do not ship furniture.
TNT: It is possible that duties and taxes are charged to the recipient upon receiving the goods.

Suitcase:

FedEx: The suitcase must not exceed 25kg. The shipper must provide a Pro-forma invoice. It is possible that duties and taxes are charged to the recipient upon receiving the goods.
UPS: Do not ship suitcases.
TNT: It is possible that duties and taxes are charged to the recipient upon receiving the goods.

Documents:

FedEx: An Airway Bill is needed to send documents to Singapore.
UPS: There are no restrictions on sending documents with this carrier.
TNT: A Pro-forma invoice will be requested if the documents weigh more than 5kg.

Credit card:

FedEx: The shipper must provide a Pro-forma invoice to export a credit card.
UPS: Do not ship credit cards.
TNT: Do not ship credit cards.

Wine:

FedEx: A Pro-forma invoice must be provided with the reason for the shipment. You must also show the proof of the UEN number and be registered with FDC.
UPS: Do not ship wine.
TNT: Sending alcohol to Singapore is only allowed via the service

USB stick:

FedEx: The recipient must submit a Pro-forma invoice for this type of shipment.
UPS: Do not ship USB sticks.
TNT: It is possible that duties and taxes are charged to the recipient upon receiving the goods.

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If your goods are not on this list, but you have a doubt, do not hesitate to contact Expedismart.ch directly at 022 575 61 16, our operators will be happy to inform you live.