Peru – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (PeSFTA)

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About this agreement

The Peru-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (PeSFTA) reduces tariffs for more than 87% of Singapore’s exports to Peru, safeguards market access, ensures a more predictable operating environment for service suppliers, and protects Singapore investors and investments.
1 August 2009
Entry into force

Key benefits

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    Back-to-back shipment of goods within member countries
    Goods that are brought into Singapore from ASEAN countries or Korea and re-exported within these countries, without any processing in Singapore, can enjoy tariff concessions. Originating products passing through Parties can also retain their originating status.

Eligibility

Use the Tariff Finder to see if your product is eligible to enjoy this FTA's tariff concessions.

Access the Tariff Finder


Alternatively, you can explore the following steps to check your eligibility.

  • Your product’s preferential rate
    Check the Tariff Schedule for preferential rates offered on your product.
  • 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
    Product Specific Rules apply Learn more.

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:
  1. Register your factory with Singapore Customs using the Manufacturer's Application Form
  2. Submit the Manufacturing Cost Statement
  3. Apply for a Preferential Certificate of Origin (PCO)


The process from registration to receiving the PCO typically takes less than one month.

Learn more about the rules of PCO

Submit your application

Apply for a PCO with export permit under the Peru-Singapore Free Trade Agreement via TradeNet.

Apply for your PCO

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