Buying Arai Online

[Az_itsme]

Hi bros,

 

I guess some of you guys have experience on this maybe can share with me.

 

Im looking to buy a RAM 4 online. I found a web that cost cheaper than at local stores. Question is, are the any other hidden costs beside the shipping? Once I settle my bill and it gets here, anything else I have to note?

 

Ive read somewhere some say got GST some say small items wont kena GST. Anybody with experience can enlightened me? Thanks

[Az_itsme]

any bros with experience?

[Quincy]

GST will be imposed regardless of the size. Once the INVOICE VALUE amount hits SGD 500 (now some say 400), GST will be imposed...

[byte77]

TS can compare with the shipping fee of Singpost's vpost service https://www.vpost.com.sg/vpost/index1.jsp

[Phang]

GST will be imposed regardless of the size. Once the INVOICE VALUE amount hits SGD 500 (now some say 400), GST will be imposed...

 

 

Importing goods into Singapore

 

Goods that are imported into Singapore by parcel post through ordinary mail or speedpost (e.g. for goods that are purchased online) are subject to GST. It applies to all new articles, personal articles, souvenirs, gifts, food preparations and dutiable products.

 

The amount of GST payable is computed based on the CIF value (cost, insurance and freight) of the goods plus all duties payable. The postage charge paid for the goods can be taken as freight and insurance charges.

 

However, GST need not be paid for the goods (except for dutiable products) if the CIF value is not more than S$400. When the CIF value is more than S$400, the entire sum would be subject to GST.

 

Not I say one, Singapura's gahmen says one

 

note: It is calculated base on CIF (cost, insurance and freight) so shipping cost and insurance (if any) has to add to the total cost too.

 

e.g. price of the helmet S$350, shipping $80, total = S$430. You need to pay GST of $30.10 to the gahmen

[harryarora]

gud info.......