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With effect from April 1, 2013, Singapore Customs （SC） will require all declarations to be submitted before the goods are exported, including non-controlled and non-dutiable goods exported by sea and air. It has termed this requirement as Advance Export Declaration （AED）.
Under Singapore's Regulation of Imports and Exports Regulations （RIER）, an export declaration must be submitted to SC for exports of all goods from Singapore. An administrative arrangement was approved in 1976 to allow traders to submit the export declaration within three days of the goods' export, for non-controlled and non-dutiable goods exported by sea and air.
With the increasing focus on supply chain security globally, Singapore has to position herself as a secure and trusted trade hub. To enhance Singapore's supply chain security, SC requires advance information on all goods entering and leaving the country. Advance information will enable SC to facilitate legitimate and secured trade through measures such as timely export risk assessment and collaboration with overseas Customs Administrations through Mutual Recognition Arrangements （MRAs）.
