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Change in Harmonised System (HS) Code for Import/Transhipment Permit Declaration for Biological Agents and Toxins Regulated under the Biological Agents and Toxins Act (BATA)

6 February 2026

With effect from 1 Mar 2026, the HS code for all BATA-regulated biological material except for biological agents identified as yeast will change from 30029000 to 30024900. There will be NO change to the HS code for BATA-regulated biological agents identified as yeast, which will remain as 21021000. A summary of the guidance on the use of MOH product codes and corresponding HS codes for import/transhipment permit application can be found in Table 1.

Table 1: Guidance of Product Codes and Corresponding HS Codes for Import Permit/Transhipment Application on Singapore Customs’ Tradenet Portal.

BATA- regulated Biological Material

MOH Product Code or ISP Code

HS code applicable

Up to 28 February 2026

HS code applicable

From 1 March 2026 onwards

Remarks

First, Second and Fourth Schedule biological agents

MOH Product Code





HS 30029000





HS 30024900





Change in HS code

Inactivated First or Second biological agents

MOH Product Code

Fifth Schedule toxins

MOH Product Code

Proficiency Test Panel or Test standard material

MOH ISP Code

Fourth Schedule Yeast

MOH Product Code

HS 21021000

HS 21021000

No change in HS Code

To ensure smooth processing during this transition, please take note of the guidance provided in Table 2 below with regards to the application submission timelines and the use of the appropriate HS code for import/transhipment permit applications on Singapore Customs' Tradenet Portal.

Table 2: Guidance on Import/Transhipment Permit Application Submission Timelines

Time Period

Advice on Application Submission

Until 27 February 2026, 1700hrs

Permit applications shall be submitted using MOH product code with existing HS Code 30029000.

From 27 February 2026, 1701hrs to 28 February, 2359hrs

Avoid submitting permit application during this period to prevent rejection or processing delays.

From 1 Mar 2026 0000hrs onwards.

Permit applications shall be submitted using existing MOH product code with the new HS Code 30024900.

For detailed information on the HS code change, please refer to the following documents:

1)     Notice of HS Code Change

2)    FAQ on HS Code Change 

3)    List of Biological Agents and Toxins

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