Singapore Tightens Rules on Trade Origin Declarations

  • Singapore Customs clarifies that non-preferential origin must reflect the true production location of goods
  • Goods re-exported through Singapore do not qualify as Singapore origin without substantial transformation
  • False origin declarations can lead to penalties, permit suspension, and shipment rejections
  • Exporters urged to review compliance procedures and emphasize production-based origin
  • Misdeclarations may trigger audits and trade penalties domestically and internationally