Do I have to declare infant milk and special medical food at Singapore customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare infant milk and special medical food 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 infant milk and special medical food 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 infant milk and special medical food out of Singapore?

Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking infant milk and special medical food out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Singapore limit for infant milk and special medical food 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 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “The combined weight of all items should not exceed 5kg or 5 litres and the total value should not exceed $100 per traveller”

How does Singapore compare with other countries on infant milk and special medical food?

Of the 21 countries covered here, 1 prohibit infant milk and special medical food, 9 limit it and 11 let it through. Singapore is among the more permissive.

How much infant milk and special medical food can I bring into Singapore?

Official classification: Powdered infant milk, infant food and special foods required for medical reasons

Allowed

You can bring infant milk and special medical food into Singapore without a special limit.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Not required

Limit 100 SGD

What you need to know

5 kilogram (11.02 lb)
Value cap: 100 SGD
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

List of Food & Food Products Allowed Singapore Food Agency

Questions about Infant milk and special medical food in Singapore

How much infant milk and special medical food can I bring into Singapore?: Singapore allows 5 kilograms of powdered infant milk, infant food and special foods required for medical reasons per traveller without duty. The allowance is capped at 100 SGD in total value. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare infant milk and special medical food at Singapore customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare infant milk and special medical food 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 infant milk and special medical food 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 infant milk and special medical food out of Singapore?: Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking infant milk and special medical food out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Singapore limit for infant milk and special medical food 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 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “The combined weight of all items should not exceed 5kg or 5 litres and the total value should not exceed $100 per traveller”
How does Singapore compare with other countries on infant milk and special medical food?: Of the 21 countries covered here, 1 prohibit infant milk and special medical food, 9 limit it and 11 let it through. Singapore is among the more permissive.

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Jurisdiction: Singapore
Travel mode: Air

Freshness

Last verified: 2026-09-19
Next review: 2026-12-17

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