Pocus Turbocharged February 22, 2012 Share February 22, 2012 I'm coming back to SG soon and during my vacation I bought loads of DVDs and BDs as their local HMV store having clearance. As I'm packing now, I realised I had over 14 DVD cases in my lugguage! Will I get into trouble in customs? I know if it's 3 ot 4 I'm safe as I've done it before but 14 boxes!!! Anyone done it before? Got problem? My DVDs and BDs are originals with the country's approved ratings (all non-R rated) crossing my fingers ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVT Supercharged February 22, 2012 Share February 22, 2012 R u coming back by car, or coach or air? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocus Turbocharged February 22, 2012 Author Share February 22, 2012 R u coming back by car, or coach or air? by air Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutralsg 5th Gear February 22, 2012 Share February 22, 2012 I'm coming back to SG soon and during my vacation I bought loads of DVDs and BDs as their local HMV store having clearance. As I'm packing now, I realised I had over 14 DVD cases in my lugguage! Will I get into trouble in customs? I know if it's 3 ot 4 I'm safe as I've done it before but 14 boxes!!! Anyone done it before? Got problem? My DVDs and BDs are originals with the country's approved ratings (all non-R rated) crossing my fingers Don't quite understand about DVDs and BDs. Can I presume they are recorded video or audio disks. BD as in Blank Disks?? Can be more specific? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerano 1st Gear February 22, 2012 Share February 22, 2012 bd is bluray la Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdior 1st Gear February 22, 2012 Share February 22, 2012 I'm coming back to SG soon and during my vacation I bought loads of DVDs and BDs as their local HMV store having clearance. As I'm packing now, I realised I had over 14 DVD cases in my lugguage! Will I get into trouble in customs? I know if it's 3 ot 4 I'm safe as I've done it before but 14 boxes!!! Anyone done it before? Got problem? My DVDs and BDs are originals with the country's approved ratings (all non-R rated) crossing my fingers u must proof tat all r used disc, else they will gst u lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mllcg 3rd Gear February 22, 2012 Share February 22, 2012 if original CDs, no problem. if pirated, then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily1986 5th Gear February 22, 2012 Share February 22, 2012 I'm coming back to SG soon and during my vacation I bought loads of DVDs and BDs as their local HMV store having clearance. As I'm packing now, I realised I had over 14 DVD cases in my lugguage! Will I get into trouble in customs? I know if it's 3 ot 4 I'm safe as I've done it before but 14 boxes!!! Anyone done it before? Got problem? My DVDs and BDs are originals with the country's approved ratings (all non-R rated) crossing my fingers keep the receipt handy when you come back. They may tax you for GST. Btw you didn't cross over the $400 mark right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocus Turbocharged February 22, 2012 Author Share February 22, 2012 (edited) keep the receipt handy when you come back. They may tax you for GST. Btw you didn't cross over the $400 mark right? you mean the DVDs/BDs? maybe I did... I dunno.... if GST LL but important is they dun confiscate my stuff... yeah I still have the receipts....does that mean I won't be taxed? Edited February 22, 2012 by Pocus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piyopico Supercharged February 22, 2012 Share February 22, 2012 keep the receipt handy when you come back. They may tax you for GST. Btw you didn't cross over the $400 mark right? New budget is $600 right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mllcg 3rd Gear February 22, 2012 Share February 22, 2012 (edited) both of u wrong. new budget is $300. http://www.customs.gov.sg/leftNav/trav/Dut...+GST+Relief.htm Goods and Services Tax Relief You can enjoy GST relief up to the following values of goods, excluding cigarettes, tobacco, liquors and petroleum products. You have been away from Singapore for Less than 24 hours S$50 24 to less than 48 hours S$150 48 hours or more S$300 Such goods include new articles, souvenirs, gifts and food preparation which are for your personal use and not meant for sale. Holders of a work permit, employment pass, student pass, dependent pass or long-term pass issued by the Singapore Government and crew members are NOT eligible for GST relief. You have to pay the taxes on goods exceeding your GST relief and on goods you are carrying for or on behalf of other persons. GST is levied on the value of the goods, which may include the cost, insurance and freight (CIF) plus other chargeable costs and the duty payable (if applicable). It is your responsibility to make an accurate and complete declaration of all goods exceeding your duty-free concession and GST relief in your possession, including goods you are carrying for or on behalf of other persons. If you did not make a declaration at the Red Channel or pay the taxes due, you can be prosecuted in court and fined up to $10,000 and imprisonment for up to three years. For more information on Customs offences, please click here.\ Note for movies: They may have to be surrended to censors board for rating. So u must leave there for a few days and collect from censors board Edited February 22, 2012 by Mllcg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily1986 5th Gear February 22, 2012 Share February 22, 2012 you mean the DVDs/BDs? maybe I did... I dunno.... if GST LL but important is they dun confiscate my stuff... yeah I still have the receipts....does that mean I won't be taxed? mllcg posted the excerpt liao. it means that beyond your personal GST relief of $300, you will be charged GST. in total the DVD and BD didn't exceed $300 right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged February 22, 2012 Share February 22, 2012 other than GST, your discs might be subjected to screening by BFC and you might have to pay for the "service" too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutralsg 5th Gear February 23, 2012 Share February 23, 2012 bd is bluray la Thank you for clarifying. I am still trying to cope with jargon and abbreviation used by the young of today. Reason is because DVD and BD containing recorded videos are considered prohibited items and subject to examination for approval by BFC which is under the purview of MDA. GST is the least one should be concerned about in this case since prohibited items which are not voluntarily declared can be considered as 'smuggling' which violates the customs law. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mllcg 3rd Gear February 23, 2012 Share February 23, 2012 other than GST, your discs might be subjected to screening by BFC and you might have to pay for the "service" too. the "service" is free if it is already a title in the database. if its not, then must pay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piyopico Supercharged February 23, 2012 Share February 23, 2012 Simplifying GST import relief for incoming travellers With effect from 1 Apr 2012, the GST import relief for travellers bringing goods into Singapore will be simplified. Inbound travellers, regardless of their ages, who have spent time outside Singapore for at least 48 hours will be given GST import relief of $600, while those who have been away for less than 48 hours will be given GST import relief of $150. This is what I am talking about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily1986 5th Gear February 23, 2012 Share February 23, 2012 Simplifying GST import relief for incoming travellers With effect from 1 Apr 2012, the GST import relief for travellers bringing goods into Singapore will be simplified. Inbound travellers, regardless of their ages, who have spent time outside Singapore for at least 48 hours will be given GST import relief of $600, while those who have been away for less than 48 hours will be given GST import relief of $150. This is what I am talking about. walau meaning going JB for grocery only $150 relief per head nia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Civic2000 Supercharged February 23, 2012 Share February 23, 2012 walau meaning going JB for grocery only $150 relief per head nia. You have been away from Singapore for Less than 24 hours S$50 Currently, If you go to JB or Batam in morning and return on the same day (less than 24 hrs) you are only entitled to GST relief of $50.00. And for those who are below 18 years, there is no GST relief if he has been away from Singapore for less than 24 hrs. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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