Singapore International Moving provides one-stop cross-border private goods transportation for expatriates, international students, and immigrant families, covering three types of solutions: small parcel consolidation, whole house furniture sea freight, and emergency air freight. The entire process includes packaging, disassembly, domestic customs clearance, Singapore customs clearance, and final delivery to households, without the need for customers to coordinate with ports and customs themselves.

There are two types of transportation methods: sea freight LCL is suitable for clothing, small appliances, and a small amount of daily necessities, with high cost-effectiveness and a delivery time of 15-25 days; 20/40 foot full container is suitable for large furniture, pianos, and artworks throughout the house, with independent container transportation reducing collisions and a delivery time of 10-18 days; Air freight is suitable for carrying urgent items and takes 3-7 days to arrive directly.

Second hand personal use items that meet the conditions can apply for Singapore GST exemption: holding a work visa, student visa, permanent residency status, using the item for personal use for at least 3 months, transporting it within 6 months of entry, and keeping it for at least 3 months after entry without selling, can be exempted from 9% consumption tax, significantly reducing moving costs.

The service package includes professional shockproof packaging, solid wood frame reinforcement, full process freight insurance, real-time tracking of goods, and value-added services such as furniture assembly, unpacking, and garbage cleaning upon arrival at the new home. It is suitable for various residential scenarios in Singapore, such as apartments, villas, and student dormitories.



1. Pre consultation and on-site survey (2-4 weeks before moving)

The customer submits the moving address, item list, Singapore visa type, and estimated transportation time. The customer service arranges for a surveyor to come and check the volume and size of the items, and provides a detailed written quotation, listing all costs for packaging, transportation, customs clearance, customs clearance, and delivery, without any hidden fees at the port. After confirming the plan, a formal service contract is signed.

2. Material distribution and item organization (3-7 days before moving)

Free delivery of professional packaging materials: thickened shipping cardboard boxes, bubble wrap, furniture protective film, and sealing tape. Customers are required to clear prohibited items in advance, and the transportation of fresh produce, fresh fruits and vegetables, live plants, tobacco and alcohol, powdered liquids, and firearms is prohibited; Medicines and solid wood furniture need to be declared separately to avoid customs clearance detention.

3. On site packaging, disassembly and container loading (on the day of moving)

A professional team visits and disassembles large furniture such as beds, wardrobes, tables, and chairs. Ceramics, glass, and musical instruments are reinforced with separate wooden frames, and each item is labeled with a number. A detailed packing list in both Chinese and English is prepared; All goods are loaded onto trucks and transported to the warehouse. After checking the list, they are loaded into containers and photos of the container loading are taken for archiving.

4. Domestic customs declaration and sea freight departure

Organize customs declaration materials (passport, visa, item list) and handle export declaration. After release, the ship will be sent to Singapore. Customers can check the shipping location in real time with the waybill number, and the logistics specialist will synchronize the transportation progress.

5. Singapore customs clearance agency (3-5 days after the goods arrive at the port)

Agents can declare tax-free GST exemptions online through the Singapore TradeNet system, submit passports, work/student visas, packing lists, and ocean bills of lading, and cooperate with customs inspections; If the exemption conditions are met, the goods will be released directly. If there are a small number of taxable items, taxes and fees will be uniformly paid on behalf of the customer, and there is no need for the customer to be present throughout the process to handle Singapore.

6. Delivery to households, restoration and completion

After customs clearance is completed, the local fleet will deliver the goods to the Singapore address, transport them upstairs, and complete furniture assembly and home appliance unpacking and placement; The customer confirms that all items are correct, and can arrange for the cleaning of packaging waste as needed. The after-sales service is synchronized with the insurance claims docking channel, and transportation damage can be quickly assessed and compensated.

3、 Essential customs clearance documents

Passport front page, copy of visa (work visa/student visa/permanent residence permit)

Detailed inventory list in both Chinese and English (indicating new and old items, estimated value)

Ocean bill of lading (provided by moving company)

Employment Contract/School Admission Certificate (for tax exemption application)

4、 Warm reminder

New items will be subject to customs taxation, and it is recommended to prioritize the transportation of used items for personal use; Individual high-value artworks and luxury items should be declared separately in advance and fully insured.

Solid wood furniture must undergo fumigation treatment to prevent quarantine and seizure, and fumigation procedures are included in the service.

At the end of the peak moving season and the beginning of the school year, it is necessary to book a space one month in advance to avoid delays in entry and check-in.