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In the 2017/18 financial year, trade between Myanmar and Singapore reached USD 3.8 billion, marking a significant 28% increase compared to the previous year. Of this amount, imports from Singapore into Myanmar accounted for USD 3.1 billion, consisting mainly of food, fuel, rubber and plastics, as well as everyday consumer products.
This steady rise in imports has continued to attract businesses that see opportunities in trading with Myanmar. At M&P International Freights, we are here to support your business in navigating this growing trade landscape, ensuring your shipments are handled smoothly, efficiently, and reliably.
Air freight and sea freight are the 2 modes of transportation for international shipments.
Shipping cargo from Singapore to Myanmar takes approximately 2-3 business days via air and 5-7 business days via sea.
The Myanmar Customs Department requires the following documentation for customs clearance:
All supporting documents must be submitted to Customs when the goods arrive as there are currently no pre-arrival processes put in place for most imports yet.
On top of that, certain items such as food and pharmaceutical products require clear labelling. Food labels are to include information like the name of the product, net weight and manufacturer’s name, while pharmaceutical labels should state things like the brand name, batch number and date of manufacture.
There are no Goods and Services Tax and duties levied on goods exported from Singapore.
As for duties incurred for shipments to be imported into Myanmar, there are the taxes involved:
A 2% Income Tax on all imports is collected in advance by the Internal Revenue Department. Some of the imports exempted from this tax include equipment and machinery that are imported during a construction project period as well as raw materials imported during the first 3 years of production.
Any enterprise that is involved in importation is required to register for CT a month prior to the commencement of business. The CT rate for importation is 5% and will be collected by the Customs Department. Exceptions to this tax are mostly agricultural products, totalling 86 goods.
With effect from 1 April 2016, SGT rates are based on the nature of import goods and are updated yearly.
If you need more information regarding shipping from Singapore to Myanmar, here are some useful resources:
Shipping rates from Singapore to Myanmar are dependent on factors such as the type of transport used and the size and weight of goods being shipped.
If you are interested in shipping your items, please contact us for a quote.
This largely depends on the volume of cargo you intend to ship out.
While sea freight is more cost-effective for shipping large volumes of cargo, air freight is more affordable for shipping smaller quantities of goods.
According to the Strategic Goods Control List, here are some items that are restricted for export from Singapore:
Meanwhile, rhinoceros horns are strictly prohibited for export from Singapore.
Certain restricted items require an import license or recommendation by relevant ministries for import into Myanmar:
On the other hand, some examples of prohibited items include:
You can refer to the Myanmar National Trade Portal’s guide to importing goods for a more comprehensive list of restricted and prohibited imports into Myanmar.
The main difference between a freight forwarder and a shipping agent is the type of services that they offer.
While a shipping agent is only responsible for managing the shipment of your cargo, a professional freight forwarder provides a wide range of services such as air freight transportation, sea freight transportation, trucking, warehousing, customs clearance and cargo insurance.
Unlike other freight forwarders, we also provide a full range of customs brokerage services.
Established in 2006, we serve globally via our operation hubs in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines.
M&P International Freights offers a comprehensive suite of services to ensure a seamless shipping experience. From customs clearance and cargo insurance to international courier services and door-to-door shipping, we handle every detail under one roof, simplifying your logistics management and streamlining your operations.
Being one of the largest international freight forwarding company, we are able to provide cost efficient pick-up from any cities around the world.
