Duty & Tax Policy

SINGAPORE–U.S. TARIFF POLICY (Effective August 29, 2025)

 

End of De Minimis Exemption

Effective August 29, 2025, the United States will eliminate the de minimis exemption for low-value imports. Previously, shipments valued at $800 or less were exempt from U.S. duties and formal entry requirements. Under the new policy, all imports, regardless of value, will be subject to applicable duties and formal entry procedures.

 

10% Baseline Tariff on Singapore-Origin Goods

 

As of April 2, 2025, the U.S. imposed a 10% baseline tariff on all imports, including those from Singapore. This measure applies to a wide range of goods, including electronics, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors, which are significant export categories for Singapore.

 

15% Tariff on Japan-Origin Goods sold through Singapore-Based website

 

Selling Japan-origin goods through a Singapore-based website to customers in the U.S., the applicable tariff will depend on the specific product category and its Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code. For products where the existing U.S. duty is less than 15%, the reciprocal tariff will be adjusted so that the combined duty equals 15%. For example, if a product has a 5% existing duty, the reciprocal tariff would be 10%, bringing the total duty to 15%.

 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): https://www.cbp.gov

U.S. Trade Representative (USTR): https://ustr.gov

Enterprise Singapore: https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg

 

 

This policy update is based on the latest available information as of August 2025. Please consult the official U.S. government websites for the most current and detailed information.

 

 

 

EU VAT POLICY

 

From 1st July 2021, all e-commerce platforms are affected by the new EU VAT rules.

You can read the detailed information on official EU Page.

 

In short, our EU customers will need to pay VAT for any value of goods purchased.

 

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT WHEN SHOPPING WITH US?

 

Our online shop is not registered to the non-EU IOSS (Import One-Stop Shop Filling).

Which means, we work on DDU (Delivery Duty Unpaid). All goods entering EU countries will be valuate at custom office and the VAT will be paid by our Shipping Operator (in our case - FEDEX) to clear the customs. This VAT amount will be claimable from you during delivery.

You will need to pay this VAT amount upon/before delivering to your address.

 

HOW MUCH IS MY EU VAT ON MY PURCHASE?

 

EU's average standard for VAT is 21%, different countries implement different VAT and it could vary due to policy changes. But generally, 21% is a guide amount.

We will submit the purchase receipt with the true amount you have paid for the products.

 

Custom offices will calculate the VAT base on this receipt.

 

For example:

You purchased Product A at Euro 100.00, your VAT payable will be around:

Euro 100.00 x 21% = Euro 21.00

 

WHAT IF I DO NOT PAY VAT TO SHIPPING OPERATOR?

 

In the event customers not paying VAT to our Shipping Operator (FEDEX), FEDEX will hold the delivery and store the goods at their warehouse in your country. If the VAT payment is still unpaid after 3 business days, we will instruct FEDEX to return the goods to us.

 

There will be NO REFUND for this scenario as we will be required to pay the VAT, Shipping Fees, Return Shipping Fees to resolve such situation.

 

 

Updated: 1st July 2024