What happens if I do not declare endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) 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 endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) 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.

Where does this rule come from?

Singapore Customs states it in Controlled and Prohibited Goods for Imports. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-16. The sentence it rests on reads: “1. Rhinoceros horn (worked, unworked or prepared and the any part, power or waste of such horn) 2. Endangered species of wildlife and products derived from the body of such animals”

How does Singapore compare with other countries on endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 8 prohibit endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn), 12 limit it and 0 let it through. Singapore is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) can I bring into Singapore?

Prohibited

You cannot bring Endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) into Singapore.

Carried Not allowed

Declaration Required — surrender

Limit No stated quantity

Post or courier prohibited

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler, Post or courier

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-16

Controlled and Prohibited Goods for Imports Singapore Customs

Questions about Endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) in Singapore

How many endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) can I bring into Singapore?: endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) may not be brought into Singapore at all. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) at Singapore customs?: There is nothing to declare — endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) cannot be brought in at all. Declaring it does not make it admissible; it hands it over.
What happens if I do not declare endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) 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 endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) 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 endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) out of Singapore?: Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Singapore limit for endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) 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 Controlled and Prohibited Goods for Imports. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-16. The sentence it rests on reads: “1. Rhinoceros horn (worked, unworked or prepared and the any part, power or waste of such horn) 2. Endangered species of wildlife and products derived from the body of such animals”
How does Singapore compare with other countries on endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 8 prohibit endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn), 12 limit it and 0 let it through. Singapore is among the ones that set a limit.

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