Remember to declare your restricted goods

SINGAPORE: Singapore Customs has reminded holidaymakers and travellers arriving at Changi Airport and other checkpoints to make declarations if they are carrying restricted goods.

These include tobacco products, liquors exceeding their duty-free allowance or taxable items with values beyond their Goods and Services Tax relief.

The reminder comes ahead of the long Lunar New Year weekend where many are expected to travel overseas.

Authorities said upon arrival at the checkpoints, travellers carrying taxable products are required to make a complete and accurate declaration in person to the checking officers at the Red Channel.

Alternatively, they can also proceed to make payment for duty and GST at Singapore Customs' self-service Tax Payment Kiosks at Changi Airport or at its Tax Payment offices.

A person who fails to make a declaration could be fined up to S$10,000 and jailed up to three years.

If travellers are unsure of the duty-free allowance or GST relief they are entitled to, they could consult Singapore Customs officers at the Tax Payment office. The public can also call Singapore Customs at 6355 2000 and email feedback@customs.gov.sg or visit the Customs website at www.customs.gov.sg.

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