Singapore to Impose New Import Restrictions on Certain Drones
Singapore will soon impose new import restrictions on certain drones with cellular network connectivity, the country said in an Aug. 8 notice. The restrictions, which take effect Sept. 1, will require the imports to be approved by Singapore’s Infocomm Media…
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Development Authority before entering the country. The restrictions apply to imports of drones “irrespective of the takeoff weight” operating on a cellular network, including drones using a SIM card, “eSIM” or that have the ability to insert a cellular radio module. Declaring agents must list the Harmonized System code and product code in their import application, the notice said, which includes a table of various drones and their codes. Importers planning to sell the drones must also apply for a “Telecommunication Dealer” license, Singapore said.