Shipping Exotics to Singapore

ladybaby78

ladybaby78

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#1
Hi Ladies!

Does anyone have any experience shipping exotic items to Singapore? I need to mail a belt over to my cousin, but have no idea what the rules are over there regarding these items. Any help would be appreciated!

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Thanks!
 
#3
Jadeite said:
generally not a problem for a small item like a belt. you can use EMS and ship it like you would for a regular item.
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Thanks for your feedback, Jadeite! I haven't heard of EMS. Does it have reliable service? I just don't want the package to be misplaced or arrive late. And is their service available in the US? Sorry, I forgot to mention that I'll be sending pkg from NYC.
 
#4
ladybaby78 said:
Thanks for your feedback, Jadeite! I haven't heard of EMS. Does it have reliable service? I just don't want the package to be misplaced or arrive late. And is their service available in the US? Sorry, I forgot to mention that I'll be sending pkg from NYC.
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EMS is the speedy service of Post office. It is reliable and you can purchase insurance as well (at least part of it to cover the bag).
 
#5
yes you can use any standard courier services, like USPS, UPS, Fedex, DHL etc, i think EMS is like your USPS speedy service equivalent. Regardless, always use a service that provides tracking, and buy a little insurance to cover it.
 
#6
Thanks you all for you responses! :ty::ty::ty::ty::ty:

One more question...since it's a gator belt, do I have to fill out any special forms? Or can I just mail it as a regular package, where I just pack it up and drop it off at the EMS or UPS?
 
#7
mail it off as a regular package. but I suggest you do not describe the item as gator or croc. Just "leather belt". We don't have strict rules here but officials might just think you're shipping live wildlife (this happens often) so you don't want them opening your package.
 
#12
Jadeite said:
We're a materialistic world - all these Gucci and prada prices for nylon stump them enough. :biggrin:

But if you declare a value above SGD 400 your cousin will need to pay tax. FYI
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If using USPS and it's above 400 sgd it has to be accompanied by invoice else customs will retain it and your cousin will have to pay Tax personally at customs and open the parcel on the spot :sad:
 
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