Dated values
BCA essential construction materials import controls
BCA essential construction materials import controls
Record details
- Value
- Commercial sand and granite imports require a BCA Importers' Licence unless stated exemptions apply; new sources use S1 pre-import review and S2 first-consignment sampling; analyst samples must be at least 50 kg; BCA lists petrographic, mortar-bar expansion, chloride and sulphate checks with limits of 0.2%, 0.01% chloride and 0.8% sulphate
- Unit
- licensing, testing and permit requirements
- Value type
- observation
- Population
- Firms and persons importing sand and granite for commercial purposes in Singapore
- Denominator
- BCA Import of Essential Construction Materials scheme page
- Reference period
- BCA page last updated 5 June 2026; requirements accessed 2 September 2026
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-02
- Geography
- sg.geo.country.singapore
- Notes
- Exemptions include total gross weight 50 kg or below and consignments solely for specified coastal/reclamation or onboard uses; importers should seek BCA exemption confirmation.
Dates describe this record’s own period and applicability. A verification date does not mean a rule is currently in force.
Sources
Collection as of 2026-10-07 · An expanding collection. Published counts show available knowledge, not complete coverage of Singapore.