Do I have to declare dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) at Singapore customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) 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 dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) 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 dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) out of Singapore?

Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Singapore limit for dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) 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 Pack for your flight. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Only 2.5kg of dry ice is allowed per person.”

How does Singapore compare with other countries on dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid), 12 limit it and 8 let it through. Singapore is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) can I bring into Singapore?

Allowed

You can bring Dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) into Singapore without a special limit.

Carried Allowed

Declaration Not required

Limit 2.5 kilogram

What you need to know

2.5 kilogram (5.51 lb)
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Pack for your flight Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore

Questions about Dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) in Singapore

How much dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) can I bring into Singapore?: Singapore allows 2.5 kilograms of dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) per traveller without duty. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) at Singapore customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) 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 dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) 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 dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) out of Singapore?: Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Singapore limit for dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) 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 Pack for your flight. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Only 2.5kg of dry ice is allowed per person.”
How does Singapore compare with other countries on dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid), 12 limit it and 8 let it through. Singapore is among the ones that set a limit.

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