Our Advices to send parcel to Singapore
Are you a company or an individual
and you send parcels or documents to Singapore?
Are you a Swiss SME or a private individual who wants to send goods or documents to Singapore on a regular or occasional basis in a reliable, fast and cost-effective manner? Thanks to Expedismart.ch, the first shipping comparison service in Switzerland, you can book online the services of professional carriers such as DHL, FedEx, UPS or TNT. You can open a free account in one minute and book your shipment. You benefit from discounts of up to 70% off the public price thanks to the agreements we have negotiated with our partner carriers, FedEx, UPS, TNT and Aramex.
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.
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.
Essential information to put in your commercial invoice or Pro-forma for a shipment:
- Sender (address in Switzerland)
- Recipient (address in Singapore)
- Company: enter their EORI number (customs identification number in EU equivalent of our VAT number)
- Overall description of the goods
- Number of packages, number of pieces
- Unit value of the goods, and total value
- Currency (EUR, CHF, USD, GBP, etc.)
- Date, signature
- Important! Like all customs invoices, it must be written in English or in the language of the country of destination.
CHECK-LIST
- Full address
- Proforma document
- Customs declaration
- No banned goods
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 !
Shipping parcel to Singapore?
The specificities
Here is the important information to know if you are sending parcel to Singapore:
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.
Keys (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.
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.
