Can you ship power bank from China to Singapore?
Prohibited Power bank cannot be shipped to Singapore through a consolidation line. Standalone lithium batteries and power banks are dangerous goods for air transport and are refused by consolidation lines.
Power bank → Singapore: the rules
Why it is refused
Matched “power bank”
Standalone lithium batteries and power banks are dangerous goods for air transport and are refused by consolidation lines.
Tip: Buy it locally after arrival.
What you can do instead
Buy the battery or power bank in Singapore. Devices with a built-in battery can often go on a battery-accepted line instead.
| Singapore rule | Prohibited |
|---|---|
| Typical box | 16 × 10 × 4 cm (640 cm³) |
| Actual weight | 0.35 kg |
| Volumetric weight /6000 | 0.107 kg |
| Low-value tax rule | GST (9%) · threshold 400 SGD |
Singapore customs & quarantine notes
- GST (9%) applies to low-value goods up to SGD 400 through registered sellers; goods imported by air above SGD 400 are taxed at import.
- E-cigarettes and vapes are prohibited; chewing gum (except dental/medicated) is restricted.
- Large furniture often goes by sea — check cubic (CBM) pricing and delivery-to-HDB rules.
GST relief for goods up to S$400 applies only to air and postal imports: low-value goods bought online carry 9% GST charged by GST-registered overseas sellers/platforms, and air/post parcels above S$400 pay GST at import. Sea and land imports get no relief — 9% GST is payable at import whatever the value. Customs duty applies only to liquor, tobacco, motor vehicles and petroleum.
Source: Singapore Customs — Paying GST and Duty for Postal / Courier Items (relief not granted for sea or land imports) · checked 2026-11-14
What to do
- Do not buy power bank for shipping to Singapore: Standalone lithium batteries and power banks are dangerous goods for air transport and are refused by consolidation lines.
- Buy the battery or power bank in Singapore. Devices with a built-in battery can often go on a battery-accepted line instead.
- Check the rest of your basket with the sensitive goods checker before sending it to the warehouse.
FAQ
Can I ship power bank from China to Singapore?
No — in our checker power bank cannot be shipped to Singapore through a consolidation line. Standalone lithium batteries and power banks are dangerous goods for air transport and are refused by consolidation lines.
What can I do instead?
Buy the battery or power bank in Singapore. Devices with a built-in battery can often go on a battery-accepted line instead.
What happens if I send it anyway?
Forwarders refuse or return prohibited items at the warehouse, and anything that reaches Singapore can be seized or destroyed, sometimes with a fine. Declare honestly and check every item with the sensitive goods checker before buying.