Shipping from China to Singapore

Shipping from China to Singapore | Complete Shipping Guide 2024

This article provides a comprehensive shipping guide from China to Singapore to help you navigate the intricacies and overcome potential obstacles. We will explore the efficient movement of goods from China to Singapore, empowering you with valuable insights and knowledge. By understanding the procedures involved, you can confidently facilitate the smooth transportation of your goods.

Air Freight from China to Singapore

Air Freight is a fast, reliable, and efficient shipping method for transporting goods from China to Singapore. It offers quick delivery with a transit time of approximately 1-3 days. However, it’s important to note that this method only limits airport-to-airport shipping. So, you must arrange pick-up from the China factory, process import customs clearance and tax, and pick-up from the Singapore Airport. However, air freight limits cargo dimensions, restricting larger shipments. Also, hazardous items are restricted via air shipping. Please consult your freight forwarder for guidance on ensuring a smooth shipping process.

The minimum charge weight for air freight from China to Singapore is 45 kg. If your shipment exceeds this weight limit and requires a speedy delivery to Singapore Airport, air freight is ideal. NewSmartShip can facilitate direct or transfer flights to Changi Airport in Singapore from major Chinese international airports, such as Shenzhen Airport, Guangzhou Airport, Shanghai Airport, and Xiamen Airport. Our services encompass air transport, export customs declaration, handling relevant documents, and facilitating commodity inspection when necessary. With NewSmartShip, you can book advance delivery for same-day service and benefit from daily flight arrangements from Monday to Friday.

Air shipping cost from China to Singapore (update May 2024)

Sea freight from China to Singapore

Sea Freight is the most cost-effective shipping method for larger-sized goods from China to Singapore. Due to its ample capacity, it is particularly suitable for transporting goods in bulk. However, due to its slower speed, sea freight is not ideal for urgent deliveries. Depending on the volume of goods and the urgency of the shipment, you have two options to choose from in the sea freight method.

Full Container Load (FCL)

FCL provides an entire container of either 20GP or 40GP to transport your goods, which suits your shipment volume exceeding 15CBM. You can use the whole container space exclusively for your goods, eliminating the need to share it with other shippers. This enhances cargo management and improves the security of your shipment.

Less than Container Load (FCL)

LCL means you can share container space with other shippers, allowing you to transport your cargo from China to Singapore at a significantly lower cost than FCL.

Primary Seaports in Singapore

Jurong Port and PSA Corporations in Singapore are the primary commercial ports facilitating various vessel operations.

The port of Singapore consists of multiple terminals, including:

• Tanjong Pagar
• Sembawang
• Brani
• Pasir Panjang
• Jurong

How much is sea shipping from China to Singapore?

How long is sea shipping from China To Singapore?

Sea freight shipping from China to Singapore has an estimated transit time of 4 to 7 days for port-to-port services, while door-to-door delivery extends it to approximately 5 to 8 days. Multiple sailings by various shipping lines ensure regular and stable transportation.

The shipping transit time from China to Singapore is crucial for businesses working with Chinese suppliers. Several factors influence the shipping transit time, including the distance between the two countries, the chosen mode of transportation, and the efficiency of the shipping process. Importers can communicate directly with their forwarders and obtain accurate shipping transit time.

NewSmartShip’s Sea freight service from China to Singapore

Sea freight is the most cost-effective logistics solution for reducing shipping costs from China to Singapore, especially for shipments with a volume over 1 CBM. Our company cooperates with renowned carriers such as APL, OOCL, and COSCO, operating from significant seaports in China like Shenzhen, Ningbo, Shanghai, and Xiamen to the Singapore port.

Our sea freight service to Singapore encompasses various features:

1. We handle all the necessary formalities for China’s export to Singapore customs, including container loading, export declaration, LCL shipping, and free door-to-door delivery in Singapore.
2. You can only provide the packing list of goods and consignees’ information.
3. The consignee in Singapore only needs to pay 8% import GST (consumption tax) without additional fees.
4. Our delivery scope covers Singapore, offering free unloading and door-to-door delivery services.
5. We can facilitate Singapore company UEN customs declaration and handle private import declarations.
6. Transit time for sea shipping is approximately 5-8 days, with regular sailings three times a week.
7. We specialize in shipping to Singapore Amazon FBA, providing one-stop services for customs clearance and door-to-door delivery.
8. We can transport general cargo and sensitive goods such as liquids, powders, batteries, magnets, chemicals, cosmetics, etc. Small pieces are not restricted.

Express freight from China to Singapore

Express shipping is the fastest delivery option for small and urgent shipments; the transit time for your shipment to your address usually takes 1-3 days. This method, also known as door-to-door shipping, eliminates the need to worry about import customs clearance in Singapore.

Several renowned express shipping companies operate from China to Singapore, including DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc. We have established long-term contracts with Singapore’s top express shipping companies and offer you better express shipping costs. With NewSmartShip, you can benefit from cost-effective and efficient express shipping solutions tailored to your urgent needs.

Express shipping cost from China to Singapore

Import customs clearance in Singapore

Customs clearance involves declaring goods to customs authorities, paying taxes and duties, and obeying legal import requirements. Once goods arrive at the destination port or airport, they must undergo the necessary procedures, which include customs clearance and inspection by customs authorities before they are delivered to their final destination.

Import customs clearance from China to Singapore requires the submission of a customs document about the goods to Singapore customs authorities to ensure compliance and facilitate the smooth import of goods.

Import documents in Singapore

When importing goods into Singapore through importation, the importer or their authorized customs agent must provide the customs office at the designated port of entry with the following documents.

• Commercial invoice: This document provides details on importing goods, including the description, quantity, value, and terms of the sale.
• Bill of lading/Air waybill (AWB): The document is the most critical contract document issued between the shipping carrier and consignee.
• Packing list:  The packing list details the contents, descriptions, quantities, and weights of each package or container in the shipment.
• Shipper’s letter of instruction: This document contains instructions from the exporter to the freight forwarder or shipping company, such as the required routing and documentation requirements.
• Certificate of origin: The certificate of origin is a document that confirms the country where the goods originated. It is used to determine eligibility for preferential tariff rates.

How much are the import customs duties to Singapore?

In customs clearance, we perform document verification and goods inspection, which incur import customs clearance fees, duty rates, goods and services tax (GST), and customs documentation fees. The cost of customs clearance varies for shipments from China to Singapore due to goods falling into different categories. Since 2023, the GST for importing goods from China to Singapore has been 8%.

For air shipments, goods valued below SGD400 are exempt from consumption tax. The Harmonized System (HS) code is as each product is assigned a unique 6-digit code that determines customs duties and taxes. The HS code provides detailed information about the goods during examination.

Singapore customs authorities rely on the HS code to understand the nature of goods and calculate corresponding customs duties and taxes. As an importer, you must get the correct HS code for your product, as any errors can affect customs duties and taxes. You can consult a freight forwarder for customs clearance and duty cost guidance based on their expertise and experience.

Door-to-door shipping from China to Singapore

The Door-to-door (DDP) shipping from China to Singapore eliminates the need for import customs clearance and personal pick-up from seaports or airports. The freight forwarder manages pick-up, air and sea freight, customs clearance, and doorstep delivery from China to Singapore. The delivery process generally takes 4-5 working days for air freight and 7-15 for sea freight.

NewSmartShip’s door-to-door service from China to Singapore can handle various goods, including sensitive items like liquids, powders, batteries, magnets, chemicals, food, and cosmetics.

It’s important to note that if a single piece of the shipment exceeds 68kg in weight or 150*80*80cm in size, an additional size fee will be charged. Regarding import tax, if the total CIF value exceeds SGD400, a GST fee of 8% will apply, which the consignee is responsible for paying.

DDP shipping time from China to Singapore

• Air freight DDP shipping from China to Singapore generally transits for 4-5 days.
• Sea freight DDP shipping from China to Singapore usually takes 9-12 days.

How to ship goods from China to the Amazon FBA warehouse in Singapore?

Shipping goods to the Amazon FBA warehouse in Singapore is straightforward, similar to shipping private and commercial goods.
The only distinction is that the FBA delivery warehouse address does not include a specific contact person or contact number. It solely consists of the address and a barcode label.
The transportation process for shipping to the Amazon FBA warehouse in Singapore is as follows:

1. Packing requirement

Ship goods to the Amazon FBA warehouse in Singapore. Each product must be appropriately labeled with the corresponding FNSKU (Fulfillment Network Stock Keeping Unit)
In addition, FBA carton labels must be affixed to the shipping cartons. The FBA barcode mentioned here refers to the unique barcode number provided by Amazon.

2. Air or sea freight from China to Singapore FBA Amazon warehouse

After packing the goods according to Amazon’s requirements, they can be shipped to the Singapore Amazon warehouse via air or sea freight. In the case of container shipments, the container will be unloaded upon arrival at the Singapore port. The timing of container devanning will depend on the Singapore POD (Port of Discharge) notice.

After devanning, we will transport the container from the terminal to our Woodlands warehouse in Singapore to unpack and distribute the goods. We can finalize the delivery within two days after unloading, resulting in a shipping time of 10-12 days.

3. Customs clearance in Singapore

Customs clearance in Singapore starts before the arrival of the goods’ container. We submit the customs clearance information to the Singapore customs agent for examination within two days of the container’s departure. Our Singapore agent completes the customs clearance process before the container’s arrival. General goods have no specific customs clearance requirements, while particular goods require an AVA permit for clearance.

4. Delivering to FBA warehouse

After sorting the goods at our Singapore warehouse, our company’s truck driver will directly transport them to the Singapore Amazon FBA warehouse. The Singapore Amazon FBA warehouse address is Sin8, 5B Toh Guan Road East, Level 3 Units 1/2/3, Singapore 608829, SG. After delivering the shipment, the Singapore FBA warehouse will stamp it as proof of delivery.

FAQ

How can I track my shipment from China to Singapore?

Tracking shipments provides visibility and lets the sender and recipient know the shipment’s current status while in transit. It updates you with your shipment’s ETA and delivery status and notifies you of any delays.

1. Air freight tracking: You can track your shipment on the airline’s website using the air waybill number.
2. Sea freight tracking: Your freight forwarder can provide a tracking number, including a bill of lading number or container number so that you can track your shipment on the ocean carrier’s website.