🇸🇬 Singapore — restricted items
54 items are documented as restricted for import into Singapore. These items require permits, documentation, quantity limits, or prior approval.
codeine medication
Controlled drug. Requires prior authorisation from HSA for amounts exceeding 3 days' supply.
Limit: Up to 3 days' supply without authorisation; longer supply requires HSA prior authorisation
tobacco cigarettes
No duty-free tobacco allowance. All tobacco must be declared and duty paid.
Limit: No limit, but all tobacco is dutiable — no duty-free allowance
tramadol medication
Controlled substance — prescription required
Limit: 3 months supply
pets dogs
AVS licence required, breed restrictions apply
Limit: Up to 3 pets
power bank lithium
SingPost restricts standalone lithium batteries
Limit: Under 100Wh in device only
alcohol spirits
1L each of spirits, wine, and beer duty-free
Limit: 1L spirits + 1L wine + 1L beer
cash currency
SGD 20,000 or equivalent must be reported
Limit: SGD 20,000 declaration threshold
drone consumer
CAAS permit required; strict urban restrictions
Limit: With CAAS permit only
tattoo equipment
Tattoo Equipment restricted; documentation or permits may apply
xanax alprazolam
Xanax / Alprazolam restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Limit: Up to 3 days' supply without HSA authorisation; longer supplies require prior HSA approval
ozempic semaglutide
Ozempic / Semaglutide restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Limit: Up to 3-month personal supply; no HSA pre-approval required for approved GLP-1 agonists
drone batteries
Drone Batteries (LiPo) restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Limit: ≤100 Wh in carry-on; 101-160 Wh with airline approval; CAAS follows IATA DGR; must use battery bags in carry-on
satellite messenger
Satellite Messenger restricted; documentation or permits may apply
walkie talkies
Walkie-Talkies / Two-Way Radios restricted; documentation or permits may apply
kava
Kava restricted; documentation or permits may apply
coral seashells
Coral & Seashells restricted; documentation or permits may apply
taxidermy
Taxidermy restricted; documentation or permits may apply
wine
Wine restricted; documentation or permits may apply
beer
Beer restricted; documentation or permits may apply
used cars
Used Cars restricted; documentation or permits may apply
motorcycles
Motorcycles restricted; documentation or permits may apply
feathers plumage
Feathers & Plumage restricted; documentation or permits may apply
testosterone
Testosterone may require documentation or declaration
satellite phone
Satellite Phone may require documentation or declaration
seeds plants
Seeds & Plants may require documentation or declaration
antiquities
Antiquities may require documentation or declaration
chocolate
Postal restrictions apply for chocolate
baby formula
Postal restrictions apply for baby formula
protein powder
Postal restrictions apply for protein powder
energy drinks
Postal restrictions apply for energy drinks
insulin
Postal restrictions apply for insulin
melatonin
Postal restrictions apply for melatonin
codeine medication
Postal restrictions apply for codeine (medication)
Limit: Class B controlled drug in Singapore; postal import prohibited; HSA authorisation required for personal carry
tramadol medication
Postal restrictions apply for tramadol (medication)
Limit: Class A controlled drug in Singapore (MDA); postal import prohibited — HSA authorisation for personal carry only
adderall medication
Postal restrictions apply for adderall (medication)
Limit: Class A controlled drug; postal import prohibited under Singapore Misuse of Drugs Act
gold jewellery
Postal restrictions apply for gold jewellery
Limit: No quantity restriction; GST (9%) applies to commercial imports; personal gifts exempt up to SGD 400
tobacco cigarettes
Postal restrictions apply for tobacco cigarettes
Limit: Singapore Post prohibited article; all tobacco imports heavily taxed; personal allowance: 200 cigarettes duty-free on traveller arrival — NOT by post
alcohol spirits
Postal restrictions apply for alcohol / spirits
Limit: Import duty and GST apply; commercial postal import requires Singapore Customs TradeNet permit; spirits above 40% ABV classified as 'dutiable goods'
electronic cigarette liquid
Postal restrictions apply for e-cigarette liquid (vape juice)
hemp seeds sterilised
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit when posted to Singapore.
meat products
Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Singapore.
dairy products
Dairy Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Singapore.
fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to Singapore.
vape e cigarette
Vape / E-Cigarette requires declaration / permit for personal import into Singapore.
alcohol spirits
Alcohol / Spirits requires declaration / permit for personal import into Singapore.
tobacco cigarettes
Tobacco Cigarettes requires declaration / permit for personal import into Singapore.
hemp seeds sterilised
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Singapore.
gold jewellery
Gold Jewellery requires declaration / permit for personal import into Singapore.
coins collectible
Collectible coins (numismatic) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Singapore.
meat products
Meat Products requires declaration / permit for personal import into Singapore.
dairy products
Dairy Products requires declaration / permit for personal import into Singapore.
fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit for personal import into Singapore.
ivory cites
Ivory & CITES-Listed Items requires declaration / permit for personal import into Singapore.
antiquities
Antiquities requires declaration / permit for personal import into Singapore.