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1. Do I have to pay duty and GST if my overseas friend sends me gifts via parcel post?
GST relief is granted on goods excluding dutiable products imported by post to a total value not exceeding $400. Where the value exceeds $400 or the goods are dutiable such as liquors and cigarettes, the entire sum would be subject to GST and/or duty. Please click here for more information on clearance procedures of postal parcels.





2. I am thinking of buying 2 bottles of wine from overseas, which will be sent to me by post. How much tax do I have to pay?
Wine is dutiable on import. Please click here to see the duty rates. In addition, Goods & Services Tax (GST) is payable at 7% of the sum of duty and value of the wine. Singapore Post will notify the consignee by letter to collect the parcel from the Singapore Post Centre upon arrival of your parcel. The duty and GST will then be collected thereat.









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