iHerb.com is rapidly getting more known in Singapore for it's affordable and high quality supplements, vitamins and other natural health products. This is a review of iHerb's Shipping to Singapore, Delivery Time, Customs&Taxes, Prohibited Products, available Coupons&Promotions, etc.
iHerb Singapore Shipping Options and Delivery Time
1. SingPost (Direct delivery through Singapore Post)
This is the recommended option, because:Flat rate of US$4!
Package can weight up to 14 pounds (6350 grams).
Order can value up to $200.00 OK for P.O. Box.
Delivery time is only 4-8 business days.
A tracking number is provided every time.
Note: A "Free Shipping on orders over US$60" Promotion is available fairly often.
2. DHL Express- International
Recommended if fast shipping is required.Flat rate of US$8 for orders over US$40 and under 8 pounds (3628 grams). +US$1 for each extra pound.
Flat rate of US$11.99 for orders under US$40.
Delivery times is 4-8 days.
A tracking number is provided every time.
Not suitable for P.O. (post office) box.
3. UPS - International
Fastest shipping available.Flat rate of US$24.
Orders up to 150 lbs (60 kg).
Delivery time is 2-5 days.
A tracking number is provided every time.
Not suitable for P.O. (post office) box.
iHerb Singapore Discount Coupon Code
At the moment, iHerb.com is offering an unbelievable promotion: with discount coupon code POG557 firs time customers can save 10$ on their order over 40$, or 5$ if ordering lower than that. Hurry up and use it! Click here to get the code applied automatically or here to find information on how to do it manually.
iHerb Singapore Customs and Import Taxes
Singapore Customs will not put a Goods and Services Tax (GST) for any shipments (excluding liquor and tobacco products) worth SG$400 or less (this includes order value + shipping cost). All imported shipments above that will be charged with a 7% GST of total value based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) and other duties. GST is paid in the post before receiving your package.
Example:
iHerb order value SG$300 + SG$4 shipping = GST is not applied
iHerb order value SG$400 + SG$4 shipping = GST is applied
More information can be found here:
http://www.iherb.com/info/international
http://www.customs.gov.sg/topNav/hom/
http://www.customs.gov.sg/leftNav/trad/cle/Internet+PurchasesPostal+Parcels.htm
No taxes are applied on order under SG$400! |
iHerb Products Restricted and Prohibited in Singapore
These brands and products should not be ordered and are prohibited:
- DHEA
- Healthy Times
- Frontier Natural products
- Motherlove
- NurturMe
- The Synergy Company
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