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Singapore Customs

Controlled and Prohibited Goods for Transhipment

Understand the requirements for transhipping controlled goods and goods prohibited from transhipment through Singapore.

Last updated 19 February 2026

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Controlled Goods
Prohibited Goods

Before arranging for transhipment through Singapore, check if your goods are controlled or prohibited.

Controlled Goods

Controlled goods require proper authorisation (advance notification, licence or certificate approval) from Competent Authorities (CA) before they may be transhipped through 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. 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

Some goods cannot be transhipped through Singapore.

Strategic Goods (Control) Act

Refer to the full list of items regulated under the Strategic Goods (Control) Act to determine if your goods are prohibited.

United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Sanctions

A comprehensive list of United Nations Security (UNSC) Council sanctions is available on the UNSC Sanctions Committees website.