Buying Electronic Items in eBay from International Sellers

Member since 12 November 2010

mulattoMember22 January 2011 07:06:41

Hi guys,

Has anyone of you bought an electronic item via eBay? Was just wondering whether do I need to pay additional tariff or such when the goods reach here. I saw a business laptop that's a fraction of the price here in Singapore and I think it's a catch!

Thanks and have a great weekend!

GGemini Member

Member since 10 February 2011

GGeminiMember10 February 2011 08:12:15

Hi, I've bought some electronics from eBay but I've used vpost to ship them to Singapore.

Anyway, maybe you can find this useful (taken from VPost's website):

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The calculation of the Customs GST is based on the Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) value of the item plus all duties payable.
Customs GST relief is granted on items (excluding intoxicating liquors and tobacco products) imported by a total value not exceeding S$400.
Where the value exceeds S$400, the entire sum would be subject to Customs GST.
The current Customs GST rate is 7% of CIF.
Total Customs GST Chargeable = 7% on [Cost + Insurance + Freight]
where cost is the total cost of products in a package / order paid to seller / Merchant that includes the item value, domestic shipping, handling charge etc.
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Regards,