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Carrying Desktop Computer into Singapore
Hi ,
I would be relocating to Singapore and would like to carry my Desktop computer as a checkin luggage. Wanted to know if this would be fine at the customs?
Thanks
I would be relocating to Singapore and would like to carry my Desktop computer as a checkin luggage. Wanted to know if this would be fine at the customs?
Thanks
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Re: Carrying Desktop Computer into Singapore
Sure, no problem, but if you carry it in checked-in luggage, be sure you declare it as a personal computer else you could find yourself paying duty on it. (not likely, but possible, a lot depending on where you are from and how prevalent that kind of behaviour is from visitors from your country. Most European countries have no issues, but some S/S.E. Asian countries have histories of that kind of behaviours. Just be sure to declare it when you enter and you should be good. I'm not aware if they require a startup here or not, like the US often does.
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Re: Carrying Desktop Computer into Singapore
In general, you can bring a desktop computer as checkin baggage, even on international flights, but there is a risk of damage you should consider.
Re: Carrying Desktop Computer into Singapore
Fined? For what? Illegal software, movies, porn?siddhantchd wrote: ↑Mon, 09 Dec 2019 4:36 amHi ,
I would be relocating to Singapore and would like to carry my Desktop computer as a checkin luggage. Wanted to know if this would be fine at the customs?
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Re: Carrying Desktop Computer into Singapore
x9200, he probably means fine as in okay. Maybe?
Or all of what you mentioned! 


SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
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Re: Carrying Desktop Computer into Singapore
Hhaha sorry for the confusion meant will it be okaysundaymorningstaple wrote: ↑Tue, 10 Dec 2019 8:58 pmx9200, he probably means fine as in okay. Maybe?Or all of what you mentioned!
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Re: Carrying Desktop Computer into Singapore
Thanks a lot @sundaymorningstaplesundaymorningstaple wrote: ↑Mon, 09 Dec 2019 2:39 pmSure, no problem, but if you carry it in checked-in luggage, be sure you declare it as a personal computer else you could find yourself paying duty on it. (not likely, but possible, a lot depending on where you are from and how prevalent that kind of behaviour is from visitors from your country. Most European countries have no issues, but some S/S.E. Asian countries have histories of that kind of behaviours. Just be sure to declare it when you enter and you should be good. I'm not aware if they require a startup here or not, like the US often does.
My first time travelling so if i may ask a noob question where do i need to declare the same? (Red channel maybe?)
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Re: Carrying Desktop Computer into Singapore
I checked the Customs site and it doesn't mention the necessity of making a declaration unless it it for resale in Singapore. e.g., if personal (meaning is being currently used by you), then shouldn't need to declare it. Sorry. it's been a long time since I entered Singapore as a tourist and some things have changed thanks to technology.
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
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Re: Carrying Desktop Computer into Singapore
Thanks a lot thats of great help. If possible could you please share the link as i cannot find this in the customs websitesundaymorningstaple wrote: ↑Wed, 11 Dec 2019 11:40 amI checked the Customs site and it doesn't mention the necessity of making a declaration unless it it for resale in Singapore. e.g., if personal (meaning is being currently used by you), then shouldn't need to declare it. Sorry. it's been a long time since I entered Singapore as a tourist and some things have changed thanks to technology.
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Re: Carrying Desktop Computer into Singapore
https://www.customs.gov.sg/individuals/ ... t-of-taxes
You can read the red & green channels and I think you'll be okay.
You can read the red & green channels and I think you'll be okay.
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
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