Foo Cexiang on illegal transshipment and false origin declarations
In June 2025, Singapore Customs issued a circular to all traders and declaring agents, reiterating the importance of accurate "Country/Region of Origin" declarations in permit applications. Goods shipped through Singapore without undergoing substantial transformation locally cannot be declared as Singapore-origin goods. Incorrect declarations may result in criminal penalties. Customs takes a risk-based and targeted approach towards enforcement, which requires international collaboration. Minister of State for Trade and Industry Foo Cexiang said this in parliament on Wednesday (Sep 9). He was answering an MP’s question on recent US concerns over illegal transshipment and false country-of-origin declarations involving Singapore.
In June 2025, Singapore Customs issued a circular to all traders and declaring agents, reiterating the importance of accurate "Country/Region of Origin" declarations in permit applications. Goods shipped through Singapore without undergoing substantial transformation locally cannot be declared as Singapore-origin goods. Incorrect declarations may result in criminal penalties. Customs takes a risk-based and targeted approach towards enforcement, which requires international collaboration. Minister of State for Trade and Industry Foo Cexiang said this in parliament on Wednesday (Sep 9). He was answering an MP’s question on recent US concerns over illegal transshipment and false country-of-origin declarations involving Singapore.
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