3 charged over alleged scheme to pass off China-made mattresses as Singapore goods to avoid US duties
Three individuals and a company were charged on Friday, August 14, for their alleged involvement in a scheme to falsely declare China-made mattresses as originating from Singapore in order to avoid paying US import duties. The charges include making false declarations, false statements, and applying incorrect trade descriptions.
The Singapore Customs began investigating mattresses exported from Singapore to the US in February 2026 after discovering the mattresses were manufactured in China, despite being stamped "Made in Singapore." The alleged scheme operated between August 2024 and September 2025, involving goods worth approximately S$1.9 million (US$1.5 million).
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