GST chargeable for online purchase import to SG amt>$400

[alex_bong]

Hi all, Just to share something here. If U already knew this, just ignore. For those member wanna buy online...calculate carefully and avoid GST!! hahaha......

http://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=93#Collection

[delta]

thank you very much for sharing it!! it was a eyeopener to me.

[yhchoong]

Be careful on the freight cost too. If the item costs S$390 and S$20 shipping, you will still be taxed as the total sum is S$410 which exceeds the S$400 limit, even though the item itself is below the limit.