Controlled and Prohibited Goods for Exports (Singapore Customs web page)
Text as of 2026-09-28
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5. Controlled and Prohibited Goods for Exports # Controlled and Prohibited Goods for Exports Understand the requirements to export controlled goods and goods which are prohibited for export from Singapore. Last updated on 19 February 2026 On this page - [Controlled Goods](#982c74aa0b73e106649b2e0156262c93) - [Prohibited Goods](#f9c33ce429955032bf2172afe4d50fd2) ## Controlled Goods Controlled goods require proper authorisation (advance notification, licence or certificate approval) from Competent Authorities (CAs) before they may be exported from Singapore. You are advised to check if the goods are controlled using the description of the goods, Harmonised System (HS) code or CA product code via the [HS/CA Product Code Checker ↗ (opens in new tab)](https://hscodechecker.gobusiness.gov.sg/). If the item is subject to control, you may check directly with the respective CAs on their licensing requirements. You may download the list of CAs’ contact information via the HS/CA Product Code Checker. ## Prohibited Goods The following item **cannot be exported** from Singapore. Specific prohibited goods are restricted from being exported from Singapore. <table> <colgroup> <col style="width: 50%" /> <col style="width: 50%" /> </colgroup> <tbody> <tr class="odd"> <td><p><strong>Item</strong></p></td> <td><p><strong>Competent Authority</strong></p></td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td><p>Rhinoceros horn <br /> (worked, unworked or prepared, including any part, powder or waste)</p></td> <td><p>National Parks Board</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> For the complete list of strategic goods, refer to the [Strategic Goods (Control) Act.](/permits-and-licences/trade-controls-and-prohibitions/strategic-goods-control/strategic-goods-control-list/strategic-goods-control-list-overview/) A comprehensive list of [United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions](/permits-and-licences/trade-controls-and-prohibitions/united-nations-security-council-sanctions/) is available on the UNSC Sanctions Committees website. Back to [Export Procedures](/doing-business/export-operations/export-procedures/) ## Other pages in Export Procedures - [Export Procedures Overview](/doing-business/export-operations/export-procedures/export-procedures-overview/) - [Authorised Piers and Places](/doing-business/export-operations/export-procedures/authorised-piers-and-places/) - [Depositing Goods in the Free Trade Zones](/doing-business/export-operations/export-procedures/depositing-goods-in-the-free-trade-zones/) - [Documentation for Clearance of Goods](/doing-business/export-operations/export-procedures/documentation-for-clearance-of-goods/) - [Exporting Hand-Carried Commercial Goods](/doing-business/export-operations/export-procedures/exporting-hand-carried-commercial-goods/) - [Exporting Pets](/doing-business/export-operations/export-procedures/exporting-pets/) - [Exporting Trade Samples](/doing-business/export-operations/export-procedures/exporting-trade-samples/) - [Obtain Customs Export Permit](/doing-business/export-operations/export-procedures/obtain-customs-export-permit/) - [Permit Amendment and Cancellation](/doing-business/export-operations/export-procedures/permit-amendments-and-cancellation/) - [Permit Exemptions](/doing-business/export-operations/export-procedures/permit-exemptions/) [See all pages](/doing-business/export-operations/export-procedures/) Back to top ## Singapore Customs [At Customs](/at-customs/)[Personal Shipment](/personal-shipment/)[Permits & Licences](/permits-and-licences/)[Doing Business](/doing-business/)[Know Customs](/know-customs/)eServices (opens in new tab)[News](/news/) ### Reach us [Contact](/know-customs/contact-us/)[Feedback](/know-customs/contact-us/cant-find-what-you-need/) © 2026 Government of Singapore, last updated on 28 September 2026 Report Vulnerability (opens in new tab)[Privacy Statement](/privacy-statement/)[Terms of Use](/terms-of-use/)REACH (opens in new tab) [](https://www.isomer.gov.sg) Made with Isomer (opens in new tab)[](https://www.open.gov.sg) Built by Open Government Products (opens in new tab) ## Singapore Customs [At Customs](/at-customs/)[Personal Shipment](/personal-shipment/)[Permits & Licences](/permits-and-licences/)[Doing Business](/doing-business/)[Know Customs](/know-customs/)eServices (opens in new tab)[News](/news/) ### Reach us [Contact](/know-customs/contact-us/)[Feedback](/know-customs/contact-us/cant-find-what-you-need/) © 2026 Government of Singapore, last updated on 28 September 2026 Report Vulnerability (opens in new tab)[Privacy Statement](/privacy-statement/)[Terms of Use](/terms-of-use/)REACH (opens in new tab) [](https://www.isomer.gov.sg) Made with Isomer (opens in new tab)[](https://www.open.gov.sg) Built by Open Government Products (opens in new tab)