102025 IMPLEMENTATION OF ELECTRONIC ORIGIN DATA EXCHANGE SYSTEM (EODES) BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND CHINA UNDER THE REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (RCEP) AND THE APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF
Singapore Customs
55 Newton Road #07-01
Revenue House
Singapore 307987
Tel: (65) 6355 2000
E-mail: customs_roo@customs.gov.sg
www.customs.gov.sg
Circular No: 10/2025 5 Dec 2025
(updated 26 June 2026)
Manufacturers, Traders and Declaring Agents
Dear Sir/Madam
IMPLEMENTATION OF ELECTRONIC ORIGIN DATA EXCHANGE SYSTEM (EODES) BETWEEN
SINGAPORE AND CHINA UNDER THE REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
(RCEP) AND THE APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF NON-MANIPULATION (CNM) ON CUSTOMS
E SERVICES
Established since 1 November 2019, the EODES enables the electronic submission of
Preferential Certificates of Origin (PCOs) under ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) and China-
Singapore Free Trade Agreement (CSFTA), as well as the Certificate of Non-Manipulation (CNM)
between Singapore Customs and China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC).
2 With effect from 11 December 2025, Singapore based companies importing from, and
exporting to China using PCOs under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
will also be able to use the EODES to receive and submit electronic PCOs.
3 Companies should only rely on the electronic transmission of PCOs for preferential tariffs
claims as GACC had implemented full transmission of e-PCO since 1 May 2020.
Procedures for e-PCO submission for Export to China
4 The TradeNet declaration procedures for a PCO for exports to China remains the same.
Once the PCO is approved in TradeNet, the next steps are as follow:
a. The exporter or its authorised declaring agent(s) can retrieve the approved PCO
via www.customs.gov.sg > eServices > Search for “Electronic Preferential Certificate of
Origin transmitted to The People’s Republic of China” > Outbound enquiry > Submit SG PCO
or via the URL go.gov.sg/epco-china,
b. Make the necessary adjustments to the approved PCO and
c. Submit the e-PCO to China.
The detailed step-by-step guide to perform the electronic transmission can be found in the
Handbook on the Transmission and Receipt of Electronic Preferential Certificate of Origin to and
from China via Customs eServices under the Rules of Origin segment on the Customs website.
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Procedures for retrieving e-PCO for Import into Singapore
5 Similarly, with effect from 11 December 2025, apart from exporters, importers who wish to
claim preferential treatment for import of goods from China to Singapore or to apply for a Back-to-
Back PCO under RCEP will also be able to retrieve the e-PCO issued by China
via www.customs.gov.sg > eServices > Search for “Electronic Preferential Certificate of Origin
transmitted to The People’s Republic of China” > Inbound Enquiry > Electronic Preferential
Certificate of Origin or via the URL go.gov.sg/epco-china. With the retrieved e-PCO from China,
Singapore importers can then use it to claim the preferential tariff treatment for goods imported
into Singapore. This can be done through emailing Singapore Customs at
customs_pref_doc@customs.gov.sg with the e-PCO reference number, the inward permit number,
commercial invoice and bill of lading / airway bill. Singapore importers can also use the retrieved
e-PCO from China to apply for a Back-to-Back PCO under RCEP.
Procedures regarding Certificate of Non-Manipulation (CNM) application
6 Please note that the submission of CNM should be done via via www.customs.gov.sg >
eServices > Search for “Certificate of Non-Manipulation (CNM)” or via the URL go.gov.sg/ecnm.
7 The applicant will receive an email notification once the application has been processed.
For successful applications, the applicant may retrieve the approved CNM via www.customs.gov.sg
eServices > Search for “Certificate of Non-Manipulation (CNM)” or via the URL go.gov.sg/ecnm.
8 For approved CNM with China as the country of final destination for the goods, they will be
transmitted electronically to China. For approved CNM with any other country/region as the
country/region of final destination for the goods, the applicant will have to retrieve the approved
CNM via the steps outlined in paragraph 7 above.
Payment Mode
9 The application fee will be $4.00 per application, and the fee shall be paid via the applicant’s
Inter-Bank GIRO (IBG) account. Non-IBG payment will no longer be available for CNM applications
from 1 Dec 2019. You will need to set up an IBG Account with Singapore Customs in order to make
payment for the CNM application. If you do not have an IBG account with Singapore Customs, we
encourage you to set up the IBG account as soon as possible to avoid any delay to the processing
of your CNM application
Clarification
10 You may refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) in Annex A for more details. If you
require further clarification, you may contact us as follows:
Issues Contact Information
For login or technical issues with Customs 1. Live chat with our Customer Service Officer
eServices via https://go.gov.sg/customs-live-chat
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Feedback or enquiries related to "Choose 2. Contact the Customs Contact Centre at +65
your International Connectivity Services & 6355 2000
Authorise your Declaring Agent” form 3. Use our online enquiry form at
https://go.gov.sg/customs-doc to submit a
written enquiry or request a call-back from
a Customer Service Officer during the
Contact Centre’s operating hours
Technical issues with Customs eServices ICS ICS-Support@crimsonlogic.com
PCO Application Procedure Customs_ROO@customs.gov.sg
Yours faithfully
Wan Boon Oon
Head Tariffs and Trade Services
for Director-General of Customs
Singapore Customs
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Annex A
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q1: What are the types of PCO that can be submitted or received with this new system?
A1: All PCO issued by Singapore Customs (i.e., under ACFTA, CSFTA and RCEP) on goods destined
for China could be submitted via EODES to GACC. Similarly, all PCOs issued by China (i.e., under
ACFTA, CSFTA and RCEP) on goods imported into Singapore could be retrieved via Customs
eServices.
Q2: How do I transmit the e-PCO for export to China if the EODES is down?
A2: In such exceptional circumstances, you may collect the hardcopy PCO at the printing centres
for despatch overseas.
Q3: As an exporter, do I need to register to transmit e-PCO for export to China via EODES?
A3: Exporter will automatically become a registered participant to transmit e-PCO via EODES. There
is no need for the exporter to be registered.
Q4: How do I remove declaring agent(s) that I no longer want to authorise?
A4: Exporter can log in to www.customs.gov.sg > eServices > Search for “Choose your International
Connectivity Services & Authorise your Declaring Agent to remove the authorisation” or via the
URL go.gov.sg/aut-da.
Q5: GACC did not receive the e-PCO transmitted via EODES. What should I do?
A5: Please write to customs_roo@customs.gov.sg with your company’s Unique Entity Number and
the PCO reference number. We will investigate the matter and get back to you.
Q6: If I want to make an amendment to the details of the e-PCO after transmission, am I allowed
to do so?
A6: You will not be able to make any amendments to the details of the e-PCO after you have
submitted to China. You will need to cancel the PCO as per current procedure, and re-apply for a
new PCO in TradeNet. Do note that only unutilised CO/PCOs can be cancelled. Thereafter you will
have to retrieve the approved new PCO on Customs eServices, undertake the necessary
adjustments and transmit the e-PCO to China.
Q7: How soon will GACC receive the approved e-PCO?
A7: In general, you will be able to retrieve the approved PCO record in Customs eServices within 1
hour from its approval in TradeNet. You can then undertake the necessary adjustments and submit
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the e-PCO over to GACC immediately via Customs eServices. GACC will receive the e-PCO in real-
time.
Q8: Will hardcopy Form RCEP still be available with the introduction of EODES under RCEP?
A8: Both CrimsonLogic Service Bureau and Singapore Air cargo Agents Association printing centres
will continue to provide their service to print the hardcopy PCOs until further notice is given.
Companies who wish to obtain the hardcopy PCOs for their own purposes can continue to collect
them at the printing centres.
Q9: Are there any changes to the requirements to qualify for the CNM?
A9: No. The requirements to qualify for a CNM remains unchanged.
A CNM is issued on the basis that the goods arrive from the country of origin (port of loading), does
not undergo any form of manipulation in Singapore and then are re-exported to the next
destination (country).
The main conditions for the issuance of a CNM is:
a) Goods specified must, when transhipped via Singapore, have not undergone operations beyond
ensuring their preservation in good condition for transport;
b) Goods specified must have been stored within the Free Trade Zone or in a Customs Licensed or
Zero GST (Bonded) Warehouse, prior to their export; and
c) The CNM application may be submitted by a local shipping/ freight forwarding agent up to the
third working day after the departure of the good.
Applicants to ensure that the CNM application is submitted within 3 working days after vessel
departure.
Please note that the submission of CNM should be done via www.customs.gov.sg > eServices >
Search for “Certificate of Non-Manipulation (CNM)” or via the URL go.gov.sg/ecnm.
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Circular No. 10/2025: IMPLEMENTATION OF ELECTRONIC ORIGIN DATA EXCHANGE SYSTEM
(EODES) BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND CHINA UNDER THE REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC
PARTNERSHIP (RCEP) (dated 5 Dec 2025)
Paragraph Current Details Updated Details Date of
Update
Title IMPLEMENTATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF ELECTRONIC ORIGIN 26 June
ELECTRONIC ORIGIN DATA DATA EXCHANGE SYSTEM (EODES) BETWEEN 2026
EXCHANGE SYSTEM (EODES) SINGAPORE AND CHINA UNDER THE
BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC
CHINA UNDER THE PARTNERSHIP (RCEP) AND THE APPLICATION
REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE FOR CERTIFICATE OF NON-MANIPULATION
ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (CNM) ON CUSTOMS E SERVICES
(RCEP)
4 a. The exporter or its a. The exporter or its authorised declaring 26 June
authorised declaring agent(s) can retrieve the approved PCO 2026
agent(s) can retrieve the via www.customs.gov.sg > eServices >
approved PCO in Search for “Electronic Preferential
www.ntp.gov.sg > Certificate of Origin transmitted to The
Government Services > People’s Republic of China” > Outbound
Electronic Preferential enquiry > Submit SG PCO or via the URL
Certificate of Origin go.gov.sg/epco-china
transmitted to The People’s
Republic of China
Outbound enquiry >
Submit SG PCO
5 Similarly, with effect from 11 Similarly, with effect from 11 December 26 June
December 2025, apart from 2025, apart from exporters, importers who 2026
exporters, importers who wish to claim preferential treatment for
wish to claim preferential import of goods from China to Singapore or
treatment for import of to apply for a Back-to-Back PCO under RCEP
goods from China to will also be able to retrieve the e-PCO issued
Singapore or to apply for a by China via www.customs.gov.sg >
Back-to-Back PCO under RCEP eServices > Search for “Electronic Preferential
Certificate of Origin transmitted to The
will also be able to retrieve
People’s Republic of China” > Inbound
the e-PCO issued by China via
Enquiry > Electronic Preferential Certificate of
www.ntp.gov.sg >
Origin or via the URL go.gov.sg/epco-china.
Government Services >
Electronic Preferential
Certificate of Origin
transmitted to The People’s
Republic of China
Inbound Enquiry >
Electronic Preferential
Certificate of Origin.
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6 - Please note that the submission of CNM 26 June
should be done via www.customs.gov.sg > 2026
eServices > Search for “Certificate of Non-
Manipulation (CNM)” or via the URL
go.gov.sg/ecnm
7 - The applicant will receive an email 26 June
notification once the application has been 2026
processed. For successful applications, the
applicant may retrieve the approved CNM via
www.customs.gov.sg > eServices > Search for
“Certificate of Non-Manipulation (CNM)” or
via the URL go.gov.sg/ecnm
8 - For approved CNM with China as the country 26 June
of final destination for the goods, they will be 2026
transmitted electronically to China. For
approved CNM with any other
country/region as the country/region of final
destination for the goods, the applicant will
have to retrieve the approved CNM via the
steps outlined in paragraph 7 above.
9 - The application fee will be $4.00 per 26 June
application and the fee shall be paid via the 2026
applicant’s Inter-Bank GIRO (IBG) account.
Non-IBG payment will no longer be available
for CNM applications from 1 Dec 2019. You
will need to set up an IBG Account with
Singapore Customs in order to make payment
for the CNM application. If you do not have
an IBG account with Singapore Customs, we
encourage you to set up the IBG account as
soon as possible to avoid any delay to the
processing of your CNM application.
10 Setting up of NTP Account or For login or technical issues with Customs 26 June
technical support in using eServices 2026
the NTP
A1 NTP Customs eServices 26 June
(Annex A) 2026
A4 www.ntp.gov.sg www.customs.gov.sg 26 June
(Annex A) 2026
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A6 NTP Customs eServices 26 June
(Annex A) 2026
A7 NTP Customs eServices 26 June
(Annex A) 2026
Q9 - Q9: Are there any changes to the 26 June
(Annex A) requirements to qualify for the CNM? 2026
A9 - A9: No. The requirements to qualify for a 26 June
(Annex A) CNM remains unchanged. 2026
A CNM is issued on the basis that the goods
arrive from the country of origin (port of
loading), does not undergo any form of
manipulation in Singapore and then are re-
exported to the next destination (country).
The main conditions for the issuance of a
CNM is:
a) Goods specified must, when transhipped
via Singapore, have not undergone
operations beyond ensuring their
b) Goods specified must have been stored
within the Free Trade Zone or in a Customs
Licensed or Zero GST (Bonded) Warehouse,
prior to their export; and
c) The CNM application may be submitted by
a local shipping/ freight forwarding agent up
to the third working day after the departure
of the good.
Applicants to ensure that the CNM
application is submitted within 3 working
days after vessel departure.
Please note that the submission of CNM
should be done via www.customs.gov.sg >
eServices > Search for “Certificate of Non-
Manipulation (CNM)” or via the URL
go.gov.sg/ecnm.
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| Issues | Contact Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| For login or technical issues with Customs eServices | 1. Live chat with our Customer Service Officer via https://go.gov.sg/c… | ||
| Feedback or enquiries related to "Choose your International Connectivi… | 2. Contact the Customs Contact Centre at +65 6355 2000 3. Use our onli… | ||
| Technical issues with Customs eServices ICS | ICS-Support@crimsonlogic.com | ||
| PCO Application Procedure | Customs_ROO@customs.gov.sg | ||
| Circular No. 10/2025: IMPLEMENTATION OF ELECTRONIC ORIGIN DATA EXCHANG… | |||
| Paragraph | Current Details | Updated Details | Date of Update |
| Title | IMPLEMENTATION OF ELECTRONIC ORIGIN DATA EXCHANGE SYSTEM (EODES) BETWE… | IMPLEMENTATION OF ELECTRONIC ORIGIN DATA EXCHANGE SYSTEM (EODES) BETWE… | 26 June 2026 |
| 4 | a. The exporter or its authorised declaring agent(s) can retrieve the … | a. The exporter or its authorised declaring agent(s) can retrieve the … | 26 June 2026 |
| 5 | Similarly, with effect from 11 | Similarly, with effect from 11 December 2025, apart from exporters, im… | 26 June 2026 |
| December 2025, apart from | |||
| exporters, importers who | |||
| wish to claim preferential | |||
| treatment for import of | |||
| goods from China to | |||
| Singapore or to apply for a | |||
| Back-to-Back PCO under RCEP | |||
| will also be able to retrieve | |||
| the e-PCO issued by China via | |||
| www.ntp.gov.sg > | |||
| Government Services > | |||
| Electronic Preferential | |||
| Certificate of Origin | |||
| transmitted to The People’s | |||
| Republic of China | |||
| > Inbound Enquiry > | |||
| Electronic Preferential | |||
| Certificate of Origin. | |||
| 6 | - | Please note that the submission of CNM should be done via www.customs.… | 26 June 2026 |
| 7 | - | The applicant will receive an email notification once the application … | 26 June 2026 |
| 8 | - | For approved CNM with China as the country of final destination for th… | 26 June 2026 |
| 9 | - | The application fee will be $4.00 per application and the fee shall be… | 26 June 2026 |
| 10 | Setting up of NTP Account or technical support in using the NTP | For login or technical issues with Customs eServices | 26 June 2026 |
| A1 (Annex A) | NTP | Customs eServices | 26 June 2026 |
| A4 (Annex A) | www.ntp.gov.sg | www.customs.gov.sg | 26 June 2026 |
| A7 (Annex A) | NTP | Customs eServices | 26 June 2026 |
| Q9 (Annex A) | - | Q9: Are there any changes to the requirements to qualify for the CNM? | 26 June 2026 |
| A9 (Annex A) | - | A9: No. The requirements to qualify for a CNM remains unchanged. A CNM… | 26 June 2026 |