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*Chargeable weight is based on volumetric weight or actual weight (whichever is greater)
The cost of air freight is dependent on the total weight of the cargo and distance travelled. Air freight from the US to Singapore can cost between $27 to $100 for a 1kg parcel.
LCL and FCL sea freight rates are calculated differently. It is advised to choose FCL if your cargo is larger than 15 cubic metres (CBM).
LCL freight is priced based on the chargeable weight of the cargo in CBM. Depending on the route, the cost for LCL may range between $25 and $140 per CBM.
FCL sea cargo is calculated per container from port-to-port, and will vary based on the distance travelled.
For example, the shipping cost of a 20” container can range between $8,000 and $22,000. For a 40” container, it can range between $14,000 to $32,000.
When shipping items from the USA to Singapore, air freight usually takes between 3 to 9 days, while sea freight takes between 27 to 46 days.
However, this may vary depending on the delivery service selected (e.g. economy, express), customs clearance and whether freight has been consolidated.
Air freight is the shipping of goods via transport planes. It is the most ideal way if you need your goods to reach their destination quickly. Air freight usually takes about 3 to 8 days to clear customs and reach the destination.
Sea freight is the transportation of goods between ports by cargo ships, and is the most commonly selected shipping option by traders. Your goods will be packed into less-than-container load (LCL) or full container load (FCL) containers before sailing to their destination.
Sea freight from the US to Singapore typically takes around 27 to 46 days, depending on the departure point.
If FCL is used, you will pay for the entire container and can decide if you would like to fill it completely. FCL can be faster and more cost-effective for shipping of large cargos.
For LCL shipping, you will pay a flat rate and share the space of the container with other shippers’ products. The shipping period may be longer as all cargos will have to be consolidated from the US and deconsolidated in Singapore.
Trucking is where goods are transported on land via trucks. It is generally used to move goods locally, across land borders or from port to warehouse. It is usually used for first and last mile delivery of goods to and from their designated locations.
If you are shipping from US to Malaysia, your goods may transit in Singapore first before being delivered to Malaysia via trucking.
As the world’s second busiest port, Singapore receives a wide variety of imports for both the private and public sectors.
Corporations and the government typically import the following items from the US, either for resale or private or public use:
From a consumer’s perspective, the US is one of the top online shopping destinations for Singaporeans as many items are cheaper to buy from the US. This results in a large volume of imports of parcels containing these items:
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Contact your forwarding agent early to secure the best routes and fully utilise their suite of services, which may include:
Your freight forwarder will prepare a quotation for you. At this stage, you may look at the proposal and decide if you would like to negotiate any terms.
Once you and your freight forwarder have an agreement of terms, a written contract and purchase order will be formed.
There will be many documents required for international cargo delivery, however your freight forwarder will guide you along.
The documentation will include:
Other than the preparation of documents, your freight forwarder will inform you about customs clearance. They can also arrange cargo insurance for you.
Your goods will be transferred from their original location to the freight forwarder’s warehouse before export custom clearance. Once your goods are cleared for export, they will be transported to the port for departure from the US.
Your goods will be shipped via air or sea according to your preference to the destination location. Import custom clearance will be handled by your freight forwarder.
Once the cargo reaches Singapore safely, it will be transferred to the import warehouse, then to the final destination.
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.
Here is an overview of the steps taken when shopping online in the US and delivering your items to Singapore.
There are no taxes and duties for exporting from the US.
Duties are levied on goods imported into Singapore at a general rate, which is 20% of the goods’ custom value. However, there are specific rates for these 4 categories:
There are taxes for both non-dutiable and dutiable goods imported to Singapore. For non-dutiable goods, tax will be 7% x Customs value or Last Selling Price (LSP). For dutiable goods, tax will be 7% x (Customs value or LSP + duties payable).
There are many items that are prohibited from being exported from the US, or require special export licences. The list of prohibited items includes but is not limited to:
There are many commonly prohibited items in Singapore. Prohibition is mainly caused by the negative effects of these products on the economy and its citizens’ well-being. These items include, but are not limited to:
