Buy from US Ship to Singapore: Cost, Shipping Options & Tips

Buy from US Ship to Singapore Cost, Shipping Options & Tips

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Looking to buy from US and ship to Singapore? Popular items include fashion, electronics, health supplements, and exclusive lifestyle products. Using EasyParcel, you can ship via FedEx International Economy, FedEx International Priority, or FedEx International Priority Express with delivery in 1–5 working days, and costs depend on weight, size, and service. Make sure to avoid prohibited or restricted items such as chewing gum, firecrackers, controlled drugs, and other banned goods, to prevent delays, returns, or extra charges.

Courier Services to Ship from US to Singapore

Courier
Service Type
Price From
Delivery Duration
Max Weight and Max Dimension
Action
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International Economy
Depends on weight and destination
2-5 working days (Subjected to custom clearance)
Max Dimension: 330cm
Max Weight: 68kg
International Priority
Depends on weight and destination
1-2 working days (Subjected to custom clearance)
Max Dimension: 330cm
Max Weight: 68kg
International Priority Express
Depends on weight and destination
1-2 working days (Subjected to custom clearance)
Max Dimension: 330cm
Max Weight: 68kg

How to Buy from the US and Ship to Singapore

After you buy from a US online store, you can easily arrange international shipping to Singapore using EasyParcel by following these steps: 

1. Log in EasyParcel account. 

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2. Under “Send Parcel”, Click on “International Delivery”

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3. Enter details (sender country with postcode, destination country with postcode and parcel weight) and click on “Quote”. 

Choose your preferred courier and click “Book Now.”

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4. Fill in all details included Sender Details, Receiver Details, Parcel Details and Add-On Services.
Sender and Receiver Details: 

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Parcel Details: 
Enter the actual weight, dimension and content of your parcel. 
Parcel Content:
Fill in your item name. Then, choose your item category from the dropdown menu. The HS code will be auto generated based on your selection.

Note: Learn more about Smart HS Code.

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Add-On Services: 
i.  Select your preferred duties payment option – Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) or Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU)
Note: Learn more about DDP and DDU.

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ii. Tick the box to add EasyCover for additional protection against loss.
Note: EasyCover availability depends on the courier selected. Learn more about EasyCover

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iii. Choose your preferred notification channel – SMS, Email, or WhatsApp. Click “Preview” to see how it looks,  and click “Customise” to add brand message to the notification.
Note: Learn more about Customise Branding Servcies

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iv. Tick the “Mask Sender Details” checkbox. EasyParcel Next Gen will automatically hide your sender information based on your saved privacy settings
Note: Mask Sender Details only available for certain couriers. Find out what courier is available for Mask Sender Details.

v. Tick the “Custom AWB” checkbox. EasyParcel Next Gen will apply your saved AWB template automatically. After completing all details, click on “Checkout” button. 
Note: Custom AWB is only available for certain couriers. Find out which couriers support Custom AWB

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5. Double check all the details and click on “Pay Now” to make payment. 

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6. Download and print Air Waybill (AWB). 

Single AWB

1. Click the three dots icon next to the shipment.
2. Select “Print AWB” from the dropdown menu.
3. A PDF file will automatically download and save.

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1. Tick the “Selected” checkbox to choose all your orders.
2. A menu will appear at the bottom of the screen.
3. Click “AWB” to download all AWBs in bulk.

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What You Cannot Buy and Ship to Singapore

  • Chewing gum
  • Cigarette lighters
  • Firecrackers
  • Rhinoceros horn, worked, unworked or prepared and worked and powder of this product Endangered species of wildlife and their by- products
  • Prohibited telecommunication equipment
  • Chewing tobacco
  • Controlled drugs listed under 4th Schedule of Misuse of Drugs Regulation
  • Amusement machines, coin or disc-operated, including pintables, shooting galleries & cinematograph machines
  • Animals, birds and products thereof
  • Arms & explosives
  • Articles of asbestos
  • Articles of clothing intended as protection against attack, including bullet-proof vests
  • Batteries (primary), alkaline, zinc-carbon and mercury oxide
  • Cartridges/cassettes/audio compact diskettes -pre-recorded
  • Chemicals: Poisons and hazardous, Toxic chemicals and precursors, Pesticides
  • Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
  • Diesel oil/fuel
  • Rough diamonds
  • Films, cinema/video/laser discs
  • Fishes and fishery products (including fin fish, crustaceans and molluscs)
  • Flammable materials
  • Food items (excluding fresh/chilled vegetables and fruits)
  • Fruits (fresh/chilled)
  • Fruit/jackpot machines
  • Ginseng roots
  • Gramophone records
  • Handcuffs
  • Halons
  • Helmets (Steel)
  • Human pathogens
  • Irradiating apparatus
  • Mastering equipment and replication equipment for any of the following:
    • CD (compact disc)
    • CD-ROM (compact disc-read only memory)
    • VCD (video compact disc)
    • DVD (digital video disc)
    • DVD-ROM (digital video disc-read only memory)
  • Meat and meat products of animals and birds
  • Medicaments, veterinary
  • Milk powder – skimmed (coloured for animal feed)
  • Nitro-cellulose
  • Organic fertilizer
  • Petroleum
  • Plants with/without soil, flowers and seeds
  • Poppy seeds (kaskas)
  • Precursor chemicals
  • Publications
  • Radioactive materials
  • Rice (excluding rice bran)
  • Sand & granite (essential construction materials)
  • Surface-active agents, anionic
  • Tableware and kitchenware of: Porcelain or China Lead crystal
  • Tapes, pre-recorded
  • Timber and wood (CITES listed)
  • Toy guns/pistols/revolvers
  • Toy walkie-talkie
  • Vegetables (fresh/chilled)
  • Waste lead-acid batteries and waste batteries made with lead, cadmium or mercury
  • Therapeutic products
  • Medical devices
  • Chinese Proprietary Medicines
  • Controlled drugs and psychotropic substances
  • Oral dental gums
  • Raw materials, laboratory reagents, reference standards and veterinary medicines containing controlled drugs, psychotropic substances and poisons

Benefits of Using FedEx International Shipping with EasyParcel

Improved Security

Track your FedEx international deliveries conveniently using EasyParcel’s tracking tools, EasyTrack. , so you always know the latest parcel status.

Save time

Manage international shipments from one platform, making it easier to handle multiple parcels or frequent orders.

Save Cost

Compare FedEx international rates easily to choose the most cost-effective option without compromising delivery speed.

Improve Brand Recall

Enhance brand identity with custom email notifications, Air Waybill (AWB), SMS, and tracking page.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

How can I ship my online purchases to Singapore?
You can use FedEx International Priority, Priority Express or Economy and book via EasyParcel to compare rates, schedule pickups, and track your parcel easily.
How much does it cost to ship something from the US to Singapore?
Costs depend on weight, size, and speed; the cheapest FedEx international shipping option is International Economy, and you can quote and check the instant rate via EasyParcel.

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