📦 Shipping in Singaporecosts, times and pallet shipments

With SpedizioneComoda.com you can send packages, documents and pallets to Singapore from Italy easily, quickly and tracked 🚚. Enter weight and dimensions in the calculator, compare the best couriers and book online in minutes.

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📦 Shipping to Singapore with SpedizioneComoda.com

With SpedizioneComoda.com you can ship to Singapore without complications. Singapore is outside the EU, but is one of the most efficient countries in the world for international trade: lean customs, English as the official language, zero duties on most goods.

Compare the best solutions (UPS, DHL, FedEx, TNT and others) in real time and choose the most suitable one in terms of time and cost.

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Real assistance and customs support

We help you fill out the documents correctly. Shipping to Singapore is among the easiest destinations outside the EU to handle bureaucratically.

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Full tracking

Track your shipment until delivery. With the tracking number the status of your shipment is just a click away.

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Home collection

Available for most services. If not, it will be specified to you during the quotation phase, either online or by phone or chat.

Shipping TipsComfortableSingapore is one of the easiest countries to ship from Italy: no duty on almost all goods, efficient customs, documentation in English. With the correct documentation, customs clearance is among the fastest in Asia.

📦 How much does it cost to ship in Singapore?

The cost depends on:

  • actual weight and volumetric weight - The volumetric weight is calculated based on the actual size of the parcel; if it exceeds the actual weight, it determines the final price. Always enter the real length, width and height in the calculator
  • dimensions
  • chosen service
  • Singaporean GST - as of 2023, the GST (Goods and Services Tax) of 9% applies to imports with a value above SGD 400 (approx. €280). For lower values, generally no additional charge

Prices for shipping parcels in Singapore

Package weight:

Approximate price:

0 - 5 kg

from 55 €

5 - 10 kg

from 64 €

10 - 20 kg

from 76 €

20 - 30 kg

from 115 €

30 - 40 kg

from 214 €

40 - 50 kg

from 348 €

Prices for shipping pallets in Singapore

Pallet weight:

Approximate price:

0 - 50 kg

from 348 €

50 - 100 kg

from 420 €

100 - 200 kg

from 1,174 €

200 - 300 kg

from 2,348 €

Prices for sending documents in Singapore

Document weight:

Approximate price

0 - 1 kg

from 41.35 €

1 - 1.5 kg

from 45.89 €

1.5 - 2 kg

from 52.84 €

The calculator always shows up-to-date prices.

🚚 Couriers to ship in Singapore

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Send in Singapore with DHL - Excellent coverage throughout Singapore. Singapore is one of the most important DHL logistics hubs in Asia: precise tracking and guaranteed time.

Send in Singapore with UPS - Excellent solution for international and B2B shipments to Singapore's industrial zones and business districts.

Sending Documents in Singapora with FedEx - Ideal for urgent shipments and commercial samples. Singapore is FedEx's hub for the whole of South East Asia.

Shipping Pallets in Singapore with TNT - Good option for bulky goods and non-urgent shipments.

⏱️ Shipping time to dispatch in Singapore

Shipments from Italy to Singapore are exclusively by air (~10,700 km) and include Singaporean customs clearance - among the fastest in Asia.

On average:

  • DHL Express Worldwide: 2-3 DAYS working
  • UPS Worldwide Express: 2-3 DAYS working
  • FedEx International Priority: 2-3 DAYS working
  • Economy (DHL / UPS / FedEx / TNT): 5-8 DAYS working

📍 Indicative examples

  • Milan → Singapore: 2-3 days (express)
  • Rome → Singapore: 3-4 days (express)

⚠️ Singapore has one of the most efficient customs in the world: additional time for customs clearance is generally minimal (often less than 24 hours) with correct documentation. The most frequent delays occur during Chinese New Year and the end-of-year holiday period.

📄 Documents and customs for shipping in Singapore

Singapore is non-EU but is famous for being one of the countries with the most streamlined and transparent customs in the world. Singapore is a free portMost goods are not subject to import duties.

They are required:

  • commercial invoice or proforma (in English - official language of Singapore)
  • detailed description of the goods
  • free export declaration
  • possible EORI for corporate shipments

Singapore GST (Goods and Services Tax)

From 1 January 2023 Singapore applies the GST of 9% on imports of a value exceeding SGD 400 (approx. 280 €). For values below the threshold, shipping is generally free of additional tax costs.

For commercial shipments, please check the customs code of your goods: 📋 What is the TARIC code and how to find it

No customs duties on almost everything

Singapore does not levy customs duties on the vast majority of imported products - including clothing, electronics, machinery and packaged food products. The main exceptions are alcohol, tobacco, petroleum products and vehicles, which are subject to specific excise duties.

Shipping TipsComfortableSingapore is the “easiest” non-EU destination for documentation and customs costs. Documentation is in English, customs clearance time is minimal, and almost no goods pay duty. Concentrate on the accuracy of the description and the correct declared value. 🚀

🚫 Avoid generic descriptions such as:
  • “gift”
  • “clothes”
  • “personal items”
Instead, use detailed descriptions:
  • “Men's cotton T-shirt - 3 pieces - value €45 - made in Italy”.”
  • “Leather shoes - 1 pair - value €120 - made in Italy”.”
  • “Paper documents without commercial value”

What you can and cannot send a Singapore?

Singapore applies strict rules on some specific categories:

🚫 Prohibited products:

  • Narcotics and drugs (Singapore applies death penalty for drug trafficking - zero tolerance)
  • Firearms, ammunition and explosives
  • Chewing gum (banned by law in Singapore, except for medical use)
  • Electronic cigarettes and vaping products
  • Pornographic material
  • Objects imitating weapons (also realistic toys)

🍷 Wine and spirits: subject to Singapore excise duty. Allowed for personal use within the permitted thresholds (generally 1 litre per type for non-commercial imports). Specific licence required for commercial shipments.

🍝 Packaged foods: pasta, oil, biscuits and canned goods are generally allowed. For meat or dairy products, check the specific SFA (Singapore Food Agency) regulations.

⚠️ Delays: holidays and peak days in Singapore

  • 1 JANUARY - New Year's Day
  • LATE JANUARY / MID-FEBRUARY - Chinese New Year ⚠️ - 2 days + logistics slowdown
  • March / April - Good Friday
  • MAY - Labour Day + Vesak Day
  • 25 APRIL - Anzac Day - National Commemoration
  • 9 AUGUSTNational Day - Singapore National Day
  • AUGUST / SEPTEMBER - Hari Raya Haji (Islamic holiday, variable date)
  • OCTOBER / NOVEMBER - Deepavali - Indian Festival of Lights
  • 25 DECEMBER - Christmas Day
  • 1 JANUARY - New Year's Day
  • LATE JANUARY / MID-FEBRUARY - Chinese New Year ⚠️ - 2 days + logistics slowdown
  • March / April - Good Friday
  • MAY - Labour Day + Vesak Day
  • 25 APRIL - Anzac Day - National Commemoration
  • 9 AUGUSTNational Day - Singapore National Day
  • AUGUST / SEPTEMBER - Hari Raya Haji (Islamic holiday, variable date)
  • OCTOBER / NOVEMBER - Deepavali - Indian Festival of Lights
  • 25 DECEMBER - Christmas Day

⚠️ The Chinese New Year is the most critical period for shipments: reduced logistics for about a week. The National Day (9 August) may cause slowdowns in the days immediately before and afterwards.

📍 Shipping to all areas from Singapore

Singapore is a city-state: it has no provinces or regions, but is divided into 5 Community Development Council (CDC) and numerous planning areas.

Main areas:

Central Area (CBD) - financial and commercial core
Orchard Road - shopping and luxury hub
Jurong East / West - industrial and university zone
Tampines - residential and commercial hub east
Woodlands - Malaysian border, northern area

Logistics hubs:

Changi Airport (SIN) - one of the best airports in the world, primary logistics hub for the whole of Asia
Tuas Port - one of the world's largest container ports

Singapore is extremely compact (734 km²): internal delivery times are uniform throughout the island, with no distinction between central and peripheral areas.

🏷️ Correct address in Singapore

The Singaporean postcode consists of 6 figures.

Format for international shipping:

  • First name Last name
  • [Block/building number] [Street name]
  • [#Piano-unit number] [Complex name, if applicable]
  • SINGAPORE [6-digit postcode].
  • Telephone: +65 [8-digit number].
📍 Real example (HDB flat - public housing)
  • Lim Wei Jie
  • 123 Bedok North Avenue 2
  • #05-456 Bedok Court
  • SINGAPORE 460123
  • Tel: +65 9123 4567
📍 Real example (private flat)
  • Marco Rossi
  • 10 Orchard Road
  • #12-01 ION Orchard Residences
  • SINGAPORE 238832
  • Tel: +65 9876 5432
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💡 Local councils

  • POSTAL CODE6 digits (e.g. 238832 for Orchard Road, 460123 for Bedok). Always check on SingPost
  • #Piano-Unit: essential for HDB flats and condominiums - format “#plane-number” (e.g. #05-123)
  • Name of the complexalways include the name of the condominium or HDB block - greatly facilitates delivery
  • PhoneSingapore has no area code. The number always has 8 figures (e.g. 9123 4567). Country code: +65
  • English: all addresses are already in English - no transliteration problems

🇸🇬 Check address and postcode in Singapore: SingPost - Postal Code Search - SingPost official website, in English.

Shipping TipsComfortable: In Singapore, the recipient's phone number is essential: couriers always contact before delivery. Without a number, the parcel goes into storage at the nearest depot. 🚀

🇸🇬 Singapore - Further information

Singapore in brief Singapore is a 734 km² city-state with about 6 million inhabitants - one of the richest countries in the world by GDP per capita. Official languages: English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Currency: Singaporean dollar (SGD).

It is the world's fourth-largest financial centre, one of the busiest ports on the planet and the main logistics hub in South East Asia. Despite its small size, Singapore is home to the regional headquarters of hundreds of European, American and Asian multinationals.

Singapore is famous for its extraordinary efficiency: Changi Airport is regularly ranked as the best airport in the world, and the Port of Singapore handles over 600 million tonnes of goods a year. For those shipping from Italy, this translates into fast customs clearance and reliable deliveries.

🇮🇹 Links with Italy and Italians

The relationship between Italy and Singapore is deep and strategically important:

  • Singapore is the main gateway for made in Italy throughout South-East Asia: from here, Italian products reach Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam
  • strong demand for Italian luxuryfashion (Marina Bay Sands hosts the boutiques of leading Italian brands), automotive (Ferrari and Lamborghini have an established presence), design and furniture
  • beloved Italian cuisineSingapore has one of the most sophisticated gastronomic scenes in Asia, with hundreds of Italian restaurants and a growing demand for authentic ingredients
  • large Italian communityover 5,000 Italians living in Singapore, many employed in multinationals and the financial sector
  • hub for Italian companiesMany Italian SMEs use Singapore as a base to expand in South East Asia

Italy → Singapore shipments are frequent for business, luxury e-commerce, personal consignments and support for the local Italian community.

🪜 How to organise your shipment in Singapore

Step 1

Packaging and measurement

the package (weight + actual dimensions)

Step 2

Request

an online quote

Step 3

Prepare content

and customs documents (pro forma invoice, export declaration)

Step 4

Complete the order

and pay online

Step 5

Receive and print

the waybill

Step 6

Wait for collection

home delivery or delivery to the courier point

Complete guide: how to place an order

❓ FAQ - Shipping in Singapore

How much does it cost to ship a parcel to Singapore from Italy?

The cost depends on weight, size and chosen service. Use our calculator for a real-time updated quote comparing DHL, UPS, FedEx and TNT.

How long does it take to ship to Singapore?

With an express service, you arrive in 2-3 working days. With economy services, the time is 5-8 working days. Singapore has one of the fastest customs in Asia: with correct documentation, customs clearance often takes less than 24 hours.

Do I need customs to ship to Singapore?

Yes, but it is one of the simplest customs procedures in the world. Singapore is a free port: almost no goods pay import duties. You need a pro forma invoice and a declaration of free export.

Singapore is a free port: do I have to pay duties?

Almost never. Singapore does not charge customs duties on most imported products. From 2023, GST of 9% will apply on shipments worth more than SGD 400 (about €280). Alcohol, tobacco and vehicles are subject to specific excise duties.

How much do customs controls affect Singapore?

Very little. With correct documentation, Singapore is among the destinations with the fastest customs clearance times in Asia - often less than 24 hours.

Italian food can be shipped to Singapore?

Industrially packaged pasta, oil, biscuits and canned goods are generally permitted. For meat or dairy products, check the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) regulations. Please note: chewing gum is banned by law in Singapore.

What can't I send to Singapore?

Singapore has zero tolerance for narcotics (death penalty for trafficking). The following are also banned: chewing gum, electronic cigarettes, weapons and realistic replicas of weapons, pornographic material. The list is shorter than in many other Asian countries.

Does the volumetric weight affect the cost?

Yes, always. If the volumetric weight exceeds the actual weight, you pay the volumetric weight. It varies depending on the courier chosen.

Is it possible to insure the shipment?

Yes, available when ordering as a percentage of the insured value. Glass, ceramics, food and alcohol are not covered.

Can I ship a pallet to Singapore?

Yes, we handle pallets and bulky cargo to Singapore. See the price table or contact us for a customised quote.

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