HS 30Regulated · Singapore

HS Code for Pharmaceuticals - Import into Singapore

Duty and tax snapshot for importing regulated (HS 30) into Singapore. Typical MFN duty ~0%, GST 9% on CIF + duty. Decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and preferential status with your broker.

Typical duty

GST

Total taxes / CIF

9.0%

Worked landed-cost example

USD 50,000 FOB parcel of regulated (HS 30) shipped to Singapore.

FOB valueUSD 50,000

Origin chargesUSD 750

FreightUSD 4,000

InsuranceUSD 250

CIFUSD 55,000

Import duty @ 0%USD 0

GST @ 9%USD 4,950

Destination inlandUSD 1,000

Landed cost ≈ USD 60,950

Run your own numbers in the Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

Sample HS codes

Code	Description
3003.90	Medicaments in bulk form (not measured doses)
3004.90	Medicaments in measured doses for retail
3002.41	Vaccines for human medicine
3002.15	Immunological products (measured doses)
3005.90	Wadding, gauze, bandages
3006.30	Diagnostic reagents for administration to patients

Singapore duty regime

Free port - duty is zero on almost all goods. Excise duty applies only to intoxicating liquors, tobacco, motor vehicles and petroleum. Preferential origin still matters for onward FTA usage (27 FTAs including CPTPP, RCEP, EU-Singapore, US-Singapore).

Customs notes

· Singapore Customs classifies goods under the ASEAN Harmonised Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN) - an 8-digit code aligned to the WCO HS at 6 digits.
· Every import requires a TradeNet permit before goods are cleared - even zero-duty items. Non-controlled goods clear in minutes; controlled goods (food, chemicals, medical devices) need agency approval.
· Customs value follows WTO transaction value. GST is charged on CIF + duty + insurance where applicable. Transhipment (goods staying within FTZ) is not subject to GST or duty.
· For onward FTA use, a preferential Certificate of Origin (Form D for ASEAN, Form E for ASEAN-China, RCEP CoO for RCEP) must be obtained via Singapore Customs.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical import duty on regulated (HS 30) into Singapore?

Singapore applies an MFN duty of about 0% on HS chapter 30 at the 6-digit line. National tariff schedules add 2–4 further digits, so the exact rate can shift once you confirm the 8- or 10-digit code. Preferential rates under FTAs (Free port - duty is zero on almost all goods) may reduce this to 0% for qualifying origins.

How is GST calculated on imports of regulated in Singapore?

Singapore charges GST at 9% on the CIF value plus duty. Most goods duty-free; 9% GST on CIF + duty

What is the landed cost of a USD 50,000 FOB shipment of regulated into Singapore?

On a USD 50,000 FOB parcel with ~8% freight and 0.5% insurance, CIF works out to USD 55,000. Applying 0% duty and 9% GST brings total taxes to about USD 4,950 (~9.0% of CIF). Landed at buyer's warehouse ≈ USD 60,950.

Which HS code should I use for regulated in Singapore?

Start with the 6-digit international HS heading - for example 3003.90 (Medicaments in bulk form (not measured doses)). Singapore customs then requires the full national code (8- to 10-digit national tariff line). Confirm the exact line with your licensed customs broker before filing.

Which Incoterm is best for shipping regulated to Singapore?

Most importers into Singapore prefer CIF or CFR for sea freight so the seller arranges main-carriage transport, while retaining control of destination clearance. DDP shifts import duty and GST to the seller - attractive to buyers but often priced with a risk premium. Compare all 11 Incoterms with our Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

What documents does Singapore customs need to clear HS 30?

Singapore Customs classifies goods under the ASEAN Harmonised Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN) - an 8-digit code aligned to the WCO HS at 6 digits. Regulated commodities may also require a health certificate, phytosanitary certificate or import licence depending on the exact HS line.