I just arrived in Singapore, and will be here for a day or so. Does anyone know of a good cigar bar here, or of a shop where I might purchase a few sticks?
Official cuban importer in Singapore is Pacific Cigar Company. They've a retail shop cum cigar lounge located at River Valley Road. http://www.connoisseurdivan.com/ for details. Will help in future if you post in advance
Posts: 47 | Location: Singapore | Registered: October 22, 2007
Try the Oak Cellars at Orchard(or Parade) Hotel for singles. They only really stock the popular sticks but their prices are a fair bit lower than Connoisseur(sorry Hehru). There are a few others but since you're only here for a day or so, I assume that this would be the most convenient store for you.
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Originally posted by Mr Illegality: Olde Cuban's not too bad, if a bit cramped and hard to find for non-locals. It was setup by the ex-GM of Connoisseur Divan.
Interesting. Where's that? It's listed at Trengannu St in YEllow Pages... Is that it?
Do they get their supplies from PCC as well?
Posts: 47 | Location: Singapore | Registered: October 22, 2007
Could any of the Singapore locals comment on duties/customs that would be imposed on a box of cigars if I had it shipped to Singapore while visiting there?
Looking over the Singapore customs site (http://www.customs.gov.sg/leftNav/trad/List+of+Dutiable+Goods.htm) it indicates $352.00 per/kgm - suggesting that the tax would come close to the value of the box of cigars itself?
Originally posted by BlueSteel: ... Looking over the Singapore customs site (http://www.customs.gov.sg/leftNav/trad/List+of+Dutiable+Goods.htm) it indicates $352.00 per/kgm - suggesting that the tax would come close to the value of the box of cigars itself?
Can anyone clarify?
You got the tax rate right. However, a stick of cigar is generally about 10gm. Take for example, the Bolivar Royal Corona which is about 11.7gm. Based on the tax rate, you would be paying about S$4.10 per stick for tax. It's not that bad actually considering a stick cost price is about S$15. Excluding shipping, your cost per stick is < S$20 or US$13.
I regularly ship cigars from Switzerland and pay the taxes when I collect them. Sure beats the price the local distributor is charging which is a pure rip off...
Posts: 47 | Location: Singapore | Registered: October 22, 2007
Clubhead - thanks for the feedback, I didn't end up executing this plan. A visit to the Olde Cuban hit the spot and was very enjoyable. It had a convenient location near the Chinatown MRT stop and great atmosphere. Drinks are available and you can even order-in food if you desire. The stock was pretty good and the display was one of the finer ones I've seen in Asia-Pacific.
Originally posted by BlueSteel: ... Looking over the Singapore customs site (http://www.customs.gov.sg/leftNav/trad/List+of+Dutiable+Goods.htm) it indicates $352.00 per/kgm - suggesting that the tax would come close to the value of the box of cigars itself?
Can anyone clarify?
You got the tax rate right. However, a stick of cigar is generally about 10gm. Take for example, the Bolivar Royal Corona which is about 11.7gm. Based on the tax rate, you would be paying about S$4.10 per stick for tax. It's not that bad actually considering a stick cost price is about S$15. Excluding shipping, your cost per stick is < S$20 or US$13.
I regularly ship cigars from Switzerland and pay the taxes when I collect them. Sure beats the price the local distributor is charging which is a pure rip off...
Hi,
Very interested to find out more from you about importing cigars. Can you pls email me at dungaabbb@yahoo.com?
Tried doing it but found the cost about the same as buying in sg.
