Singapore legislation

Clause 50

Importing non-conforming consignment of import‑controlled item — strict liability

A person holding a current import consignment permit commits an offence if —

(a)

the person imports a consignment comprising any import‑controlled item to which this Part applies;

(b)

the consignment does not conform to any identifying detail of the consignment that is stated in the import consignment permit; and

(c)

the import‑controlled item is not failing.

Strict liability applies to the offence in subsection (1).

A person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable on conviction —

(a)

where the person is an individual — to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both; or

(b)

where the person is not an individual — to a fine not exceeding $10,000.