Do I have to declare strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) at Singapore customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) 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 strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) 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 strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) out of Singapore?

Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Singapore limit for strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) 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.

How does Singapore compare with other countries on strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian)?

Of the 19 countries covered here, 3 prohibit strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian), 6 limit it and 10 let it through. Singapore is among the more permissive.

How much Strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) can I bring into Singapore?

Allowed

You can bring Strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) into Singapore without a special limit.

Carried Allowed

Declaration Not required

Limit 5 kilogram

What you need to know

5 kilogram (11.02 lb)
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 Strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) in Singapore

How much strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) can I bring into Singapore?: Singapore allows 5 kilograms of strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) per traveller without duty. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) at Singapore customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) 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 strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) 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 strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) out of Singapore?: Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Singapore limit for strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) 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.
How does Singapore compare with other countries on strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian)?: Of the 19 countries covered here, 3 prohibit strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian), 6 limit it and 10 let it through. Singapore is among the more permissive.

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