Circular to TradeNet Users on Expedited Clearance Process under GEWCACompetent Authorities

Police Regulatory Department

391, New Bridge Road, #02 701

Police Cantonment Complex Block D

Singapore 088762

Tel No: +65 68350000

www.police.gov.sg

25 February 2026

CIRCULAR TO TRADENET USERS

Dear TradeNet Users

IMPLEMENTATION OF EXPEDITED CLEARANCE FEATURE FOR ITEMS REGULATED

UNDER THE GUNS, EXPLOSIVES AND WEAPONS CONTROL ACT

INTRODUCTION

Following the trial announced in our circular dated 6 November 2025, the Police

Regulatory Department (PRD) is pleased to inform that the expedited clearance process to

facilitate Import or Export TradeNet permit applications relating to items regulated under the

Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control Act (GEWCA) will be fully implemented.

1. This enhancement seeks to shorten the current approval timeline of 5 working days for

TradeNet applications.

1. The full implementation of the expediated clearance process will take effect on 1 March

2026.

SCOPE OF ITEMS COVERED

1. This expedited clearance feature applies to the following regulated items:

• Guns

• Explosives

• Explosive precursors

• Weapons

• Noxious substances

REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPEDITED CLEARANCE

1. In order to process your Import or Export permit applications, all traders are required to

comply with these requirements strictly:

a) Download a copy of the “TradeNet Declaration Item List Template” Excel file

from PRD website under Expedited Clearance for TradeNet Permit Application:

https://www.police.gov.sg/Business-E-Services/Apply-for-Gun-Licence/Overview-of-

Gun-Explosive-Weapon-Licences. Only use this template without any alteration.

b) Furnish the detailed product information using the provided Excel file.

c) Ensure all the details in the Excel file tally with the corresponding items submitted

in TradeNet permit application.

d) Attach the completed Excel file as one of the supporting documents for the

TradeNet permit application for PRD’s processing.

PRODUCT INFORMATION REQUIRED

1. An example of the required information for the Excel sheet is attached below. Please

ensure you input the correct "Quantity and Unit of the Item Listed in the Base Licence".

Example:

HS Code of Product Item GEWCA Base Licence Type of Item Type Quantity Unit of

the Item in Code of the Description of Licence Number the Item in the of the Item of the the

TradeNet Item in the Item in issued by SPF GEWCA Base in the Item Item

Permit TradeNet TradeNet E.g. Licence GEWCA listed

Application Permit Permit L/GEW/2025/000001 E.g. EP, Explosive, Base in the

Application Application Gun, Weapon, Licence Base

Noxious Substance Licence

HS Code Product Item Base Licence No Licence Type Item Type Qty Unit

Code Description

28111990 ANEPCS015 Perchloric Acid L/GEW/2025/000001 Explosive Perchloric 100 LITRES

Solution Precursors Acid

Note: Subject to maximum 50 items.

IMPLEMENTATION DATE

1. Effective from 1 March 2026, any Import or Export TradeNet permit application must

be accompanied by the “TradeNet Declaration Item List Template”.

1. All traders are required to adhere strictly to these requirements to avoid any delays or

disruptions to their permit applications, noting that any costs involved will not be refunded.

1. All traders, whether already onboarded or not, may continue to submit the template in

the interim period before full implementation of the system. Those not yet onboarded are

encouraged to adopt it before the implementation date to be familiarised with the process.

ENQUIRIES

spf_prd_gewd@spf.gov.sg.

GUNS EXPLOSIVES AND WEAPONS DIVISION

POLICE REGULATORY DEPARTMENT

SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE