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Singapore fined 23,742 travelers $7.1M in 2025 for undeclared goods, with penalties up to $5,000.
Singapore Customs fined $7.1 million in the first ten months of 2025 to 23,742 travelers for failing to declare dutiable goods at checkpoints, a significant rise from previous years.
The maximum $5,000 penalty was issued to 142 individuals, up from 46 in 2024.
Common undeclared items included luxury goods, electronics, alcohol, cigarettes, and construction materials.
All travelers, including residents, must declare goods subject to GST regardless of foreign taxes paid.
Evading duties can result in fines up to 20 times the evaded amount or up to two years in jail.
Enforcement efforts continue through the Customs@SG portal and on-site kiosks.
Singapur multó a 23,742 viajeros $7.1M en 2025 por mercancías no declaradas, con multas de hasta $5,000.