Singapore Customs clarifies records for consolidated cargo

Singapore Customs issued Circular 15/2026 on 28 October 2026 for consolidated cargo. It restates current requirements: importers and declaring agents must ensure accurate permits, and relevant permits and supporting purchase, import and sales records must be kept for at least five years after permit approval.

Customs may request item-level records linking tracking or shipping marks, goods, value, quantity, consignee details, invoices and permit line items. The circular addresses importers handling consolidated cargo in Singapore; it does not announce a new tax rate or make consolidation itself unlawful.