Key Benefits
 
  • Elimination of all tariffs for Singapore’s exports to TPSEP markets.
  • Tariff preference given based on exporter’s declaration, no application required.
  • Safeguards market access and ensures a more predictable operating environment for service suppliers.
 
Entry Into Force
 
  • TPSEP Parties (P4): Brunei Darussalam, Chile, New Zealand and Singapore
  • 1 May 2006 – New Zealand and Singapore
  • 8 November 2006 – Chile
  • 29 July 2009 – Brunei Darussalam
 
Can your product(s) enjoy this FTA's tariff concessions?
 

Step 1: Find out what is the preferential rate offered for your product

 
  • Duties for all product lines are eliminated under TPSEP.

Step 2: Find out your product's rules of origin

 

Rules of origin are a set of criteria which determine a product's originating status in each respective FTA. It is put in place to ensure that only goods originating from the FTA partner countries will benefit from tariff concessions.

Is your product
obtained/produced entirely
within Singapore?
Wholly
Obtained Rule
applies
Product Specific Rules
applies
Click here to find out
How to apply, if your product(s) can enjoy tariff concessions:
 

Under the TPSEP, an importer would have to prove that the goods are of Singapore origin by presenting a declaration of origin on the export invoice, in order to claim preferential tariffs on the goods in question. Under the Agreement, the Singapore exporter or producer can make this declaration of origin without the need for a formal certificate of origin.

TPSEP Legal Text
 

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