Competent Authorities’ Requirements for Controlled Items Overview

All imports, exports, and transhipments must be covered by the relevant permits.

If your goods are subject to control by one or more Competent Authorities (CAs), you must comply with the specific requirements of the relevant CA(s) when preparing and submitting your permit application through TradeNet.

Before submitting a permit application for controlled items, follow these three steps:

Step 1: Identify the Harmonised System code and relevant CA(s)

Classify your product(s) into the correct Harmonised System (HS) code and base on the HS code as a guide to identify whether the product(s) is/are controlled and if controlled, who the possible CA(s) is/are regulating it/them.

You can use the HS /CA Product Code Checker to:

• Identify the HS code for your item

• Check if your item is controlled

• Find the applicable CA product code(s)

• Identify the relevant CA(s) controlling your item

• Access the CA(s) contact details

Examples

• Controlled Item
  HS Code: 19059030
  HS Description: Cakes
  CA Product Code: ZEP0DA000R7
  CA Product Description: Cake, not elsewhere specified, not ready to eat
  Controlled by: Singapore Food Agency (Processed Food) for import

• Non-Controlled item
  HS Code: 42021110 
  HS Description: Suitcases or briefcases with outer surface of leather or composition leather with maximum dimensions of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm
  Not controlled for import, export, and transhipment.
  CA Product Code: -
  CA Product Description: -

Step 2: Check if Multiple CAs’ Requirements Applies

Use the downloadable lists in the HS/CA Product Code Checker to check if the item is controlled by more than one CA:

• All HS/CA Product Code

• All Product Code Pair

If your item is found in the product code pair list, you must declare both CA product codes in your TradeNet permit application. Missing or incomplete product codes may delay or result in rejection of your application.

Step 3: Comply with CA Requirements and Obtain Approval

Each CA has specific regulatory requirements.

Before submitting your application:

• Review the specific CA’s requirements

• Obtain the necessary approval from the CA, where applicable

• Upload all required supporting documents in your TradeNet permit application

Incomplete information or missing documents may delay processing of your application.

Competent Authorities’ Specific Requirements

1. Building and Construction Authority (BCA)

2. Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB)

3. Enterprise Singapore (ESG)

4. Health Sciences Authority (HSA)

5. Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA)

   1. Controller of Undesirable Publications (CUP)

   2. Radiocomm & Dealer Licensing

6. Land Transport Authority (LTA)

7. Ministry of Health (MOH)

   1. Biosafety Branch

8. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

   1. Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA)

9. National Environment Agency (NEA)

   • Chemical Control and Management Department (CCMD)

     • Basel Convention

     • Hazardous Substances

     • Ozone Depleting Substances

     • Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Procedure

   • Radiation Protection and Nuclear Science Division (RPNSD)

10. National Parks Board (NParks)

    • NParks (CITES)

    • NParks (Plant Health)

    • NParks/Animal & Veterinary Service (Animal)

    • NParks/Animal & Veterinary Service (Ornamental Fish)

11. Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

12. Singapore Customs (Customs)

    • Chewing Gum (HS Code 17041000)

    • Import and Export of Goods Covered under Import Certificate and Delivery Verification (ICDV)

    • Import of Mastering Equipment and Replication Equipment

    • Kimberley Process Certification Scheme

    • National Authority (Chemical Weapons Convention)

    • Strategic Goods Control

    • United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Sanctions

13. Singapore Food Agency (SFA)

    • SFA (Fresh Fruits & Vegetables)

    • SFA (Livestock & Animal Products)

    • SFA (Meat)

    • SFA (Processed Food)

    • SFA (Rice)

    • SFA (Seafood)

14. Singapore Police Force (SPF)

    1. Guns, Explosives and Weapons

    2. Public Entertainment & Liquor Licensing