Ivory & CITES-Listed Items → Singapore

Ivory & CITES-Listed Items import prohibited

Details

Ivory & CITES-Listed Items import prohibited. Enforcement in Singapore carries fines from SGD 10,000 to SGD 500,000 and imprisonment up to 20 years in aggravated cases under Customs Act 1960 s.130; Misuse of Drugs Act 1973.

Leaving with this item

Elephant ivory may not be taken out of Singapore — CITES Appendix I listing and domestic ivory laws prohibit cross-border movement of post-1975 ivory, and antique exemptions require permits.

Practical advice

Do not bring ivory & cites-listed items to this country. Penalties may be severe. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.

Customs authority

Singapore Customs · https://www.customs.gov.sg