Shipping from Singapore to the USA

OVERVIEW OF IMPORT REGULATIONS TO THE US

Autos, auto parts, Medium-and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), and Medium-and heavy-duty vehicle parts (MHDVPs): 25% for all countries with the following exceptions: 1)For Canada and Mexico: parts that qualify for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) are exempted, 2)UK parts 10% (including GDR) , 3)Parts from EU, Japan, and South Korea: 15% minus GDR (for products with a GDR <15% , and 0% for products with GDR ≥15%).

Steel, Aluminum and Copper products and derivatives: 50% (UK 25%, RU aluminum 200%); EU products listed in Annex I of the Notice Implementing the US-EU Framework Agreement are exempted from Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and auto/auto parts.

Timber, Lumber, and derivative products: 10% (softwood timber/lumber), 25% (upholstered wooden products – 30% from January 1, 2027), 25% (kitchen cabinets and vanities, including parts – increasing to 50% on January 1, 2027). Imports from UK are subject to 10%, and imports from EU, Japan, and South Korea are capped at 15% including GDR (for products with a GDR <15% , and 0% for products with GDR ≥15%).

Semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment and derivative products: 25% on imports of certain advanced computing chips and certain derivative products listed in the Annex. Certain exemptions apply.

Effective February 24, 2026, and will remain in effect for 150 days (July 24, 2026)

10% import tariff on all imported goods, regardless of their value or country of origin. This applies in addition to the applicable GDR. Details of the exemptions to this tariff are described in Annex I and Annex II of the Proclamation.

Shipments valued from US$1 to US$2,500

• Duties & Taxes based on HTSUS*

Shipments valued above US$2,500

• Duties & Taxes based on HTSUS**
• Requires Ultimate consignee Tax ID

For original works of art, the invoice must still include the artist's name, production year, edition (if applicable), and artwork title. More information is available at https://www.help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article1143?language=en_US

• Commercial B2B Shipments: Import of OTC and prescription medications remains highly regulated. The import invoice must include: FDA approval permit, registration and listing, premarket submission information, declared manufacturer and importer/consignee, precise product description (dosage, form, generic name, derivation, chemical composition), affirmations of compliance, and intended use codes. More details can be found at https://www.fda.gov/drugs/guidance-compliance-regulatory-information/human-drug-imports.
• Non-Prescriptive OTC Medication (B2C/C2C): Import by individuals is generally prohibited.
• Prescribed Medications (Individuals): Import is limited to a 3-month (90-day) supply under specific conditions: no effective treatment available in the USA, doctor's documentation (name, address, drug details, quantity, condition), and for US citizens, their SSN; for foreign citizens, passport and number, including their US stay duration. See https://www.fda.gov/industry/import-basics/personal-importation for further information.

• Cheese and Cheese Products: Subject to FDA and USDA regulations and potential quotas.
• Milk and Cream Products: Governed by the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Import Milk Act, potentially requiring permits from the FDA and USDA.
• Meat and Meat Food Products: Derived from specific animals (cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses) are under USDA regulations and require inspection by the FSIS and CBP Agriculture Program and Liaison Office. Meat products from other sources are subject to APHIS regulations. Inspection certificates from the origin country are mandatory for all imported meat, poultry, and egg products. Consult https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Importing%20into%20the%20U.S.pdf for more details.
• Honey: Import for bee feed is regulated by the USDA (refer to https://www.aphis.usda.gov/organism-soil-imports/honey-bees-other-bees/importation-restricted-bee-articles). Honey for human consumption falls under the FDA’s CFSAN and requires separate permits/documentation.
• FDA Registration and Prior Notice: Shippers must still register with the FDA and provide prior notice for all food shipments, with exceptions for genuine non-commercial gift packs and personal gifts. More information is available at http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/ImportsExports/default.htm.
• Agricultural Commodities: Certain commodities may still require FSIS inspection for import compliance.
• Cotton and Tomato Products from Xinjiang: Restrictions on products originating from or containing cotton and tomatoes from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China due to forced labor concerns remain in effect. Such shipments may be detained, seized, exported, or destroyed unless the importer can provide evidence of non-forced labor.