Items Prohibited by Post to 🇸🇬 Singapore
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
Vape E Cigarette
All vape products prohibited by post
Cbd Oil
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.
Cannabis Seeds
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.
Coins Collectible
Collectible coins (numismatic) is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.
Firearms
Firearms is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.
Pepper Spray
Pepper Spray is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.
Pocket Knife
Pocket Knife is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.
Ammunition Sporting
Sporting ammunition is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.
Counterfeit Goods Warning
Counterfeit Goods is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.
Ivory Cites
Ivory & CITES-Listed Items is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.
Antiquities
Antiquities is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.
Restricted Items
Power Bank Lithium
SingPost restricts standalone lithium batteries
Limit: Under 100Wh in device only
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.
Carrier-Level Restrictions
These carriers have additional prohibited items specific to Singapore.
DHL Express
Full carrier profile →- ✗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)
UPS Worldwide
Full carrier profile →- ✗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)
Aramex
Full carrier profile →- ✗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)
J&T Express
Full carrier profile →- ✗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)
Australia 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)
Canada 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)
Asendia
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)
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)
Purolator
Full carrier profile →- ✗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)