Carrying Desktop Computer into Singapore

[siddhantchd]

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

[sundaymorningstaple]

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.

[nextlife01]

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.

[x9200]

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?

Fined? For what? Illegal software, movies, porn?

[sundaymorningstaple]

x9200, he probably means fine as in okay. Maybe? Or all of what you mentioned!

[siddhantchd]

x9200, he probably means fine as in okay. Maybe? Or all of what you mentioned!

Hhaha sorry for the confusion meant will it be okay

[siddhantchd]

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.

Thanks a lot @sundaymorningstaple

My first time travelling so if i may ask a noob question where do i need to declare the same? (Red channel maybe?)

[sundaymorningstaple]

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.

[siddhantchd]

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.

Thanks a lot thats of great help. If possible could you please share the link as i cannot find this in the customs website

[sundaymorningstaple]

https://www.customs.gov.sg/individuals/ ... t-of-taxes

You can read the red & green channels and I think you'll be okay.