Can I Import A Keris InToSingapore from Overseas?

Addressing This Frequently Asked Question

By Wan Khairi Wan Johari

Can I Import A Keris To Singapore from Overseas?

• The Arms & Explosives Act (Singapore)• The Arms & Explosives Rules (Singapore)• Public Display & Demonstration• Import Restrictions on Elephant Ivory

The Law & You

Can I Import A Keris To Singapore from Overseas?

The Arms & Explosives Act in Singapore

Classification of the Keris in the Arms & Explosives Act

Can I Import A Keris To Singapore from Overseas?

The Arms & Explosives Act in Singapore

Do You Need A License To Own A Keris?Answer : NO

Can I Import A Keris To Singapore from Overseas?

The Arms & Explosives Act in Singapore

Do You Need A License To Buy A Keris?Answer : NO

Can I Import A Keris To Singapore from Overseas?

The Arms & Explosives Rules in Singapore

Do You Need A License To Import/Export A Keris?

Answer : YES

Can I Import A Keris To Singapore from Overseas?

Public Display & Demonstration

Do You Need A License For Public Display or Demonstration Of A Keris?

Answer : NO BUT

You are REQUIRED to obtain prior written permission from the OC ofArms & Explosives Branch

with Details of the Venue, Date & Time of the Demonstration.

Can I Import A Keris To Singapore from Overseas?

Import Restriction on Elephant Ivory

Can I import keris handles and scabbard made of elephant ivory into Singapore?

Answer : NO

Some Keris are Lavishly Adorned in Elephant Ivory, however to date it is an offence to

import into Singapore Elephant Ivory without valid permits from CITES.

Can I Import A Keris To Singapore from Overseas?

References• Arms & Explosives Act

– www.agc.gov.sg

• Arms & Explosives Rules- www.agc.gov.sg

• SPF Ops Licensing Unit– www.spf.gov.sg/licence

• Agri-Food & Veterrinary Authority- www.ava.gov.sg

Can I Import A Keris To Singapore from Overseas?

Question :I bought a Keris from Overseas, so how do Iimport the Keris into Singapore?

Answer :Most Recommended Method Is By Parcel Mailthrough Customs. This is for Personal PurchasesOnly. If you are a licensed commercial dealer,refer to guidelines from Arms & ExplosivesBranch.

The Process

Can I Import A Keris To Singapore from Overseas?

1. Purchase the Keris from a Licensed DealerOverseas who can provide a business invoicefor your purchase.2. Arrange for the item to be mailed to yourresidential address.3. The Keris will be held by Singapore Customsupon arrival and a notification mail will besent to you to come and inspect the parcel atSingapore Post Centre, Singapore CustomsOffice.

The Import Process

Can I Import A Keris To Singapore from Overseas?

4. Proceed to Customs Office, as indicated inthe letter and proceed to inspect your item.5. Customs officer will then seal the item andforward it to Arms & Explosives Branch. Besure to get the details of your package and thehotline number of the Duty Officer Arms &Explosive Branch from the Customs Officer.Customs Officer will advise on the pickupschedule by Arms & Explosives Unit.6. On the scheduled Pick Up date, contact theDuty Officer of Arms & Explosives Branch.

The Import Process

Can I Import A Keris To Singapore from Overseas?

7. Arms & Explosives Duty Officer will advice ifan import permit is required for your keris.8.If required, you may proceed to do thesubmission online.9. Once submitted, await approval from Arms& Explosives Branch.10. Once Approved, you may proceed to theArms & Explosives Branch Office at PoliceCantonment Complex, and make your paymentand collect your Keris. This process iscomplete upon collection.

The Import Process

The EndThank You