Do I have to declare fish and other fishery products at Singapore customs?

Yes — it has to be declared to Singapore customs on arrival.

What happens if I do not declare fish and other fishery products in Singapore?

Under Goods and Services Tax, if you declare the excess yourself: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Customs Act 1960, section 128L, if it is treated as smuggling: it is prosecuted as a criminal offence. Under Customs Act 1960, section 124, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated.

Can I post or ship fish and other fishery products to Singapore instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you is outside this allowance.

Can I take fish and other fishery products out of Singapore?

Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking fish and other fishery products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Singapore limit for fish and other fishery products apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Singapore Customs states it in List of Food & Food Products Allowed. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-16. The sentence it rests on reads: “Fish products such as live fish, fish fillets, canned tuna, and dried fish – All countries/regions”

How does Singapore compare with other countries on fish and other fishery products?

Of the 21 countries covered here, 1 prohibit fish and other fishery products, 10 limit it and 10 let it through. Singapore is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Fish and other fishery products can I bring into Singapore?

Restricted

You can bring Fish and other fishery products into Singapore only within the stated limits.

Extra conditions apply

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Above allowance

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler
Extra conditions apply
2 kilogram (4.41 lb)
Channels: Carried with the traveler
Extra conditions apply
No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler
Extra conditions apply
These allowances share one overall combined cap.

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-16

List of Food & Food Products Allowed Singapore Food Agency (SFA)

Questions about Fish and other fishery products in Singapore

Do I have to declare fish and other fishery products at Singapore customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Singapore customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare fish and other fishery products in Singapore?: Under Goods and Services Tax, if you declare the excess yourself: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Customs Act 1960, section 128L, if it is treated as smuggling: it is prosecuted as a criminal offence. Under Customs Act 1960, section 124, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated.
Can I post or ship fish and other fishery products to Singapore instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you is outside this allowance.
Can I take fish and other fishery products out of Singapore?: Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking fish and other fishery products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Singapore limit for fish and other fishery products apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Singapore Customs states it in List of Food & Food Products Allowed. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-16. The sentence it rests on reads: “Fish products such as live fish, fish fillets, canned tuna, and dried fish – All countries/regions”
How does Singapore compare with other countries on fish and other fishery products?: Of the 21 countries covered here, 1 prohibit fish and other fishery products, 10 limit it and 10 let it through. Singapore is among the ones that set a limit.

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