Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Poppy Seeds → United Kingdom
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2025-01-15
RESTRICTED
Poppy Seeds may require documentation or declaration
Details
Despite being a common food ingredient in most of the world, poppy seeds are treated as prohibited or controlled substances in several countries. Singapore, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Taiwan treat poppy seeds as narcotics and their importation can result
Documentation required
- Documentation may be required
Practical advice
Carry documentation. Declare proactively at customs.
Customs authority
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) · https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs