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POSTING PROHIBITIONS

Items Prohibited by Post to 🇸🇬 Singapore

CUSTOMS AUTHORITYSingapore Customs
PROHIBITED ITEMS12
RESTRICTED ITEMS18

COUNTRY POSTING POLICY

Singapore Post and customs inspect international parcels. GST applies to all low-value imported goods as of 2023. Controlled items require appropriate permits even if sent by post.

Prohibited Items

The following items cannot be sent by post to Singapore.

Chewing Gum

Prohibited to mail chewing gum to Singapore

PROHIBITED

Vape E Cigarette

All vape products prohibited by post

PROHIBITED

Cbd Oil

CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.

PROHIBITED

Cannabis Seeds

Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.

PROHIBITED

Coins Collectible

Collectible coins (numismatic) is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.

PROHIBITED

Firearms

Firearms is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.

PROHIBITED

Pepper Spray

Pepper Spray is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.

PROHIBITED

Pocket Knife

Pocket Knife is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.

PROHIBITED

Ammunition Sporting

Sporting ammunition is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.

PROHIBITED

Counterfeit Goods Warning

Counterfeit Goods is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.

PROHIBITED

Ivory Cites

Ivory & CITES-Listed Items is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.

PROHIBITED

Antiquities

Antiquities is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.

PROHIBITED

Restricted Items

Power Bank Lithium

SingPost restricts standalone lithium batteries

Limit: Under 100Wh in device only

RESTRICTED

Chocolate

Postal restrictions apply for chocolate

RESTRICTED

Baby Formula

Postal restrictions apply for baby formula

RESTRICTED

Protein Powder

Postal restrictions apply for protein powder

RESTRICTED

Energy Drinks

Postal restrictions apply for energy drinks

RESTRICTED

Insulin

Postal restrictions apply for insulin

RESTRICTED

Melatonin

Postal restrictions apply for melatonin

RESTRICTED

Codeine Medication

Postal restrictions apply for codeine (medication)

Limit: Class B controlled drug in Singapore; postal import prohibited; HSA authorisation required for personal carry

RESTRICTED

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

RESTRICTED

Adderall Medication

Postal restrictions apply for adderall (medication)

Limit: Class A controlled drug; postal import prohibited under Singapore Misuse of Drugs Act

RESTRICTED

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

RESTRICTED

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

RESTRICTED

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'

RESTRICTED

Electronic Cigarette Liquid

Postal restrictions apply for e-cigarette liquid (vape juice)

RESTRICTED

Hemp Seeds Sterilised

Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit when posted to Singapore.

RESTRICTED

Meat Products

Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Singapore.

RESTRICTED

Dairy Products

Dairy Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Singapore.

RESTRICTED

Fresh Fruit

Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to Singapore.

RESTRICTED

Carrier-Level Restrictions

These carriers have additional prohibited items specific to Singapore.

  • Chewing gum
  • E-cigarettes
  • CBD products

FedEx International

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)
  • Chewing gum
  • Vape devices

Royal Mail International

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)

USPS International

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)

Australia Post International

Full carrier profile →
  • Chewing gum
  • E-cigarettes

Canada Post International

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)

EMS (Express Mail Service)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)

Yamato Transport (TA-Q-BIN)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)

DPD (Deutscher Paket Dienst)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
  • Asbestos-containing products
  • CITES Appendix I species + products
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)

GLS (General Logistics Systems)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
  • Asbestos-containing products
  • CITES Appendix I species + products
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)

La Poste / Colissimo

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
  • Asbestos-containing products
  • CITES Appendix I species + products
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)

Deutsche Post / DHL Paket

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
  • Asbestos-containing products
  • CITES Appendix I species + products
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)

China Post (EMS)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)

Japan Post (Yu-Pack)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)

Korea Post (EMS Korea)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)

India Post (Speed Post)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
  • Asbestos-containing products
  • CITES Appendix I species + products
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)

Evri (formerly Hermes UK)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
  • Asbestos-containing products
  • CITES Appendix I species + products
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
  • Asbestos-containing products
  • CITES Appendix I species + products
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)

SF Express (Shun Feng)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)

Pos Malaysia (Pos Laju)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)

SingPost (Singapore Post)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes / vape pods (Tobacco Control of Advertisements and Sale Act)
  • Chewing gum (except therapeutic)
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