There's been few case of DG items (need to return to amazon eventually) and seems like vpost is extending their list ridiculously. FYI before considering ordering any method n ship via vpost.
Prohibited items for import into Singapore
The following commodities are not acceptable for transport by vPost under any circumstances.
-All kinds of Alcohol / Flammable sanitizers (e.g. perfumes, cologne, toners, etc
-Compressed gas cylinders
-Sprays (e.g. hairsprays, fragrance sprays, body sprays)
-Aerosol cans
-Shaving creams, after shaves, shaving gels
-Hair mousse
-Treatments containing alcohol (e.g. Rogaine)
-Fuels
-Battery fluids
-Gasoline
-Lighters with or without fuel/fluids
-Gas torches
-Nail polish & nail polish removers
-Sanitizers
-Essential oils & diffuser oils
-Any external battery/powerbank for smartphones or tablets devices
-Intoxicating liquors
-Tobacco products
-Petroleum products
-Articles, publications of a pornographic or obscene nature
-Alcohol products and beverages
-Animals
-Antiques (breakable and/or fragile)
-Art Works
-Asbestos
-Bullion
-Diamonds
-Currency
-Gold & Silver
-Chewing gum
-Chewing tobacco, shisha tobacco and imitation tobacco products
(e.g. electronic cigarettes, etc)
-Cigarette lighters in shapes of pistols or revolvers
-Controlled drugs and psychotropic substances
-Explosives, poisons, radioactive material, compressed gas, corrosive, firearms, flammables and any item which by its nature can potentially cause damage to other items or expose regulatory and customs officers to injury.
-Any product that can be used in military, chemical or biological weapons, missile technology, or nuclear proliferation (e.g. handcuffs, leg cuffs, ankle cuffs, police-type batons, spraying and fogging systems)
-Endangered species of wildlife and their by-products
-Bleach
-Paint thinners & removers
-Adhesive products (glue, silicone)
-Turpentine
-Fertilizers
-Weed killers
-Motor vehicles (including but not limited to, personal mobility devices, such as Hoverboard, Electric Scooter, Segway, Unicycle and power assisted bicycle)
-Firecrackers & fireworks
-Firearms, parts thereof and ammunition
-Night Vision / Infra-Red Goggles and Binoculars
-Sharp knives (eg: hunting knives and swords)
-Imitation arms including toy guns, toy pistols, hand grenades
-Furs
-Fishes and fishery products (including fin fish, crustaceans and molluscs)-
-Hazardous or combustible materials (as defined in IATA Regulations)
-Human remains, including ashes
-Jewelry, precious metals and stones
-Laser apparatus such as laser pointers that are found to have emission powers-
-Magnetic material
-Radioactive material & waste
-Items that require temperature-control
-Medical samples (e.g. biological/diagnostic specimens, blood, urine, bodily fluids, etc.)
-Narcotic drugs
-Prescription drugs
-Unlicensed drugs
-Meat or animal extracts
-Narcotics (illegal)
-Nicotine
-Processed egg
-Pets
-Perishable foods
-Reproduction of copyright publications, video tapes, video compact discs, digital video discs, laser discs, records or cassettes
-Counterfeit/replica goods
-Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (until further notice)
-Seditious and treasonable materials
-Supplements claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent animal diseases (
HSA website)
-Seeds / live plant
-Publications and audio materials (books, films, video tapes, discs) that are banned/controlled in Singapore by the
MDA (please refer to MDA's
Media Classification database to determine whether a product is banned
https://www.vpost.com.sg/tips-faq/shipping-restrictions
