Import duty on garments from India to Singapore
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Dress in cotton, woven · India → Singapore
0% import duty
no duty on this garment for any country, so no certificate of origin is needed for the rate.
Plus 9% Goods and Services Tax at import, which VAT/GST-registered importers usually recover.
Full breakdown and calculator →Duty on garments from India to Singapore, by product and fabric, from Singapore Customs - Duties and Dutiable Goods Overview. Choose a product for HS codes by fabric, a worked example and a calculator.
All garments at a glance
| Product | Usual HS heading | Standard (MFN) duty | With India preference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dresses | 6204.42 / 6104.43 | 0% | — |
| Kaftans | 6204.42 | 0% | — |
| Skirts | 6204.52 / 6104.53 | 0% | — |
| Scarves and stoles | 6214.90 / 6117.10 | 0% | — |
Trade agreement with India
Singapore charges no customs duty on garments from any country, so no certificate of origin is needed for the rate; only GST applies.
GST on imports: 9%
GST of 9% is charged on the CIF value plus any customs duty. Garments carry no duty, so GST applies to the CIF value (cost, insurance, freight and incidental costs). GST import relief applies only to air/post consignments with CIF value up to S$400; none for sea or land.
Getting it back with a VAT/GST registration
A GST-registered business claims the GST paid at import as input tax in Box 7 of its GST return, supported by an import permit that names it as importer, plus supplier invoice and transport documents. The Import GST Deferment Scheme lets approved importers defer payment.
Sourcing from India? We make these garments.
KK Fashion Exports manufactures and exports kaftans, dresses, skirts, scarves and resortwear from India. We issue the certificate of origin for every qualifying shipment and help your broker claim the lower duty.
Sources
- Singapore Customs - Duty-free concession and GST import relief — customs.gov.sg. Checked 2026-10-07.
- Singapore Customs - Duties and Dutiable Goods Overview — customs.gov.sg. Checked 2026-10-07.
- IRAS - Claiming GST (input tax): importing of goods — iras.gov.sg. Checked 2026-10-07.
Indicative estimate built from official tariff sources, not a customs ruling. The duty your customs authority charges depends on the exact classification, origin proof and valuation of your shipment; confirm with your customs broker before you rely on it.
