About this agreement
The Gulf Cooperation Council – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (GSFTA) eliminates 99% of tariffs for Singapore’s exports to GCC markets. The GSFTA market includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. It safeguards market access and ensures a more predictable operating environment for service suppliers.
1 September 2013
Entry into force
Eligibility
Use the Tariff Finder to see if your product is eligible to enjoy this FTA's tariff concessions.
Alternatively, you can explore the following steps to check your eligibility.
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Your product’s preferential rateCheck the GCC Tariff Schedule for your product’s rate.
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Your product’s rule 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? 
Your product is considered wholly obtained in Singapore 
Does your product fall under the list of Product Specific Rules?
Your product may be considered as originating from the Singapore-GCC region
35% of its contents must originate from the Singapore-GCC region Is your product obtained/produced entirely within Singapore?
Your product is considered wholly obtained in Singapore Does your product fall under the list of Product Specific Rules?
Your product may be considered as originating from the Singapore-GCC region 35% of its contents must originate from the Singapore-GCC region
Apply
Singapore Customs is the authorised body in Singapore for FTA Preferential Certificate of Origin (PCO) application.
If your product is eligible, follow these application steps to enjoy tariff concessions:- Register your factory with Singapore Customs using the Manufacturer's Application Form
- Submit the Manufacturing Cost Statement
- Apply for a Preferential Certificate of Origin (PCO)
The process from registration to receiving the PCO typically takes less than one month.
Submit your application
Apply for a PCO with export permit under the Gulf Cooperation Council – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (GSFTA) via TradeNet.
Resources
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