About the Scheme
More than two million publications and 300,000 audio materials are imported into Singapore each year. To speed up the clearance process, the Registered Importers' Scheme was introduced in December 1997. Under the scheme, the onus is on importers to ensure that reading and audio materials brought into Singapore comply with guidelines issued by MDA. Only controversial materials are referred to MDA for consultation and advice.
For the List of Registered Importers, please visit here
When to Consult MDA
Registered importers are trained by MDA to use content guidelines to assess the suitability of publications and audio materials that they wish to bring into Singapore for circulation.
Importers may consult MDA if they are unsure about controversial materials. Submissions of publications to MDA for consultation can be made on this Submission Form
MDA’s decision on such publications is posted on the Registered Importers' Database for reference by all registered importers.
Benefits of the Scheme
· Import permits on Tradenet will be auto-processed even on weekends and public holidays
· Consignments can be delivered directly to the registered importers' premises for examination
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Materials in the
Exempted Categories are exempt from vetting. Registered importers can check decisions on the online database.
· Registered importers can re-export objectionable materials. Documentary evidence such as outward permits or postal receipts of re-exported items is to be maintained by importers using this covering letter.
Monthly Submissions Required
Registered importers are required to make a number of submissions every month:
· Cargo clearance permits
· Detailed invoices with name of importer and titles of publications and audio materials imported
· Import satistics
· Submission Forms may be submitted monthly or as and when an importer has titles for assessment