Production license: SC food production license and GMP certification

List of required documents

Test report: Microbial, heavy metal and other indicators meet the standards of the importing country

• Precautions for Export Practice
• 1. Tariff and customs clearance optimization
• 2. Packaging and logistics

Certificate of origin...

• 3. Risk prevention and control
• FORM E certificate: Applicable to the China - ASEAN Free Trade Agreement, can reduce the consumption tax by 7%, and needs to be processed through the commodity inspection bureau or a third - party agency, providing packing list, invoice, bill of lading and other materials.

Chinese Clocks and Watches Export to Singapore: The Practical Code from Documents to Logistics

• Inspection Certificate (applicable to clock and watch products within the legal inspection catalog).
• Packing Declaration (if there is wooden packing, a fumigation certificate is required).

With the deepening of China - Singapore economic and trade cooperation, clocks and watches, as an advantageous category of Chinas light industry exports, continue to grow in the Singaporean market. Based on the topic of Chinas clock and watch products exported to Singapore, the following systematically sorts out its export process, access rules and precautions, hoping to be helpful to everyone.

• Singapore PSB Safety Certification (clocks and watches containing electronic components need to pass the electromagnetic compatibility test).
• Conformity Test Report (referring to ISO/IEC standards, such as shock resistance and waterproof performance, etc.).

1. Certificate of origin

2. Commercial and logistics documents

• It needs to comply with the Singapore Consumer Protection (Consumer Product Safety) Regulations (CGSR). Clock and watch products belong to Category 1, and ISO 1413 (Clock and Watch Shock Resistance Standard) or ASTM F2996 (Safety Specification for Childrens Watches) shall be implemented.

3. Inspection and quarantine documents

• The material of the watch strap needs to be marked (such as leather, silicone, etc.), and materials containing azo dyes are prohibited.
• Childrens watches need to pass the small parts choking hazard test (referring to EN 71 - 1 standard).

4. Certification documents

• The exporter needs to complete the filing at the Chinese customs and the registration of the Singaporean importer (the latter can be completed through a local agent).

Access Requirements and Technical Specifications

1. Regulatory basis

• It is preferred to use the FORM X certificate, which can enjoy zero - tariff treatment (covering 97% of product categories after the agreement upgrade in 2019).
• Through the “one - time entry, simultaneous declaration” system in pilot areas such as Zhejiang and Jiangsu, the cost of repeated customs declaration can be reduced.

2. Label and ingredient restrictions

• Fragile clocks and watches need to be equipped with wooden frames/wooden boxes, and the outer box should be marked with the “Fragile” label.
• Logistics documents must be completely consistent with the physical goods, and avoid including unrelated goods (such as prohibited items like e - cigarettes).

3. Enterprise qualifications

• Regularly check the compliance updates of Singapores SFA (Food Agency) and SPRING (Standards Agency) to prevent technical trade barriers.
• Purchase export credit insurance to deal with exchange rate fluctuations or the risk of buyer default.

Conclusion

When Chinese clocks and watches are exported to Singapore, it is necessary to take into account document compliance, technical adaptation, and process optimization. Enterprises should make full use of the dividends of free trade agreements, and at the same time pay attention to Singapores dynamic regulatory requirements (such as the new energy efficiency label regulations for electronic consumer products in 2024). It is recommended to use professional agencies to improve customs clearance efficiency and reduce compliance costs. Finally, wish all exporters smooth sailing!