Singapore legislation
Regulation 8
Regulation 8
Taking delivery of imported goods or despatch of goods for export
Subregulation 1
Every importer of goods shall, before taking delivery of the goods, submit the import permit —
in the case of import by road or by rail, to the proper officer of customs at the relevant customs checkpoint where the goods are being imported; and
in the case of import by sea or by air, to the owner, master or agent of the vessel or aircraft in which such goods are being carried.
Subregulation 2
Every exporter of goods shall, before the despatch of the goods, submit the export permit —
in the case of export by road or by rail, to the proper officer of customs at the relevant customs checkpoint where the goods are to be exported; and
in the case of export by sea or by air, to the owner, master or agent of the vessel or aircraft in which such goods are to be carried.
Subregulation 3
Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), the Director-General may, in his discretion, authorise any importer or exporter or agent acting on behalf of an importer or exporter to take delivery of or despatch any goods without submission of the permit and such authorisation shall be subject to such conditions as may be imposed by the Director-General.
Subregulation 4
Any person who contravenes paragraph (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence.