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A returning Singaporean traveller was on Nov 2 referred to the Singapore Customs, after $400,000 worth of One Piece trading cards were found in his baggage.<\/p>\n
In a social media post on Friday (Nov 6), the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said its officers at Changi Airport Terminal 4 had directed the 31-year-old man to the baggage screening area.<\/p>\n
He was then asked if he had anything to declare.<\/p>\n
Despite being in possession of 105 pieces of One Piece trading cards, the man said he was only in possession of two pieces of trading cards.<\/p>\n
During the subsequent screening, anomalies were found in one of the bags and a thorough check was carried out by ICA’s search and examination officers, where ICA officers found 105 pieces of assorted One Piece trading cards and a luxury branded bracelet.<\/p>\n
According to ICA, the cards have an estimated value of about $400,000.<\/p>\n
In this case, the 31-year-old Singaporean man was referred to the Singapore Customs for further investigation.<\/p>\n
ICA reminded travellers to declare and pay duty and\/or GST on newly acquired items, that exceed the duty-free concession and GST import relief.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Singapore residents who are away for 48 hours or more can receive GST import relief of up to $500 of the total value of goods, while those who are away for less than that period can receive relief of up to $100.<\/p>\n
GST is calculated based on the amount that exceeds the relief.<\/p>\n
Those who are unsure should proceed to make a declaration at the Red Channel or at the Singapore Customs Tax Payment office.<\/p>\n
Failing to declare or making an incorrect declaration of non-dutiable goods may result in fines of up to 20 times the GST amount.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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