Do I have to declare scissors at Singapore customs?

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

What happens if I do not declare scissors 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 scissors 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 scissors out of Singapore?

Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking scissors out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Singapore limit for scissors 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: “These items could injure others or be used as weapons, so they must be checked in. scissors (with blades more than 6cm as measured from the fulcrum)”

How does Singapore compare with other countries on scissors?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 2 prohibit scissors, 12 limit it and 6 let it through. Singapore is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Scissors can I bring into Singapore?

Restricted

You can bring Scissors into Singapore only within the stated limits.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Above allowance

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

On the plane

Airline differences

Airline	Difference from the baseline
Air France	Stricter than the standard rule

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 Scissors in Singapore

Do I have to declare scissors at Singapore customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Singapore customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare scissors 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 scissors 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 scissors out of Singapore?: Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking scissors out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Singapore limit for scissors 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: “These items could injure others or be used as weapons, so they must be checked in. scissors (with blades more than 6cm as measured from the fulcrum)”
How does Singapore compare with other countries on scissors?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 2 prohibit scissors, 12 limit it and 6 let it through. Singapore is among the ones that set a limit.

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