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Feathers & Plumage → Singapore
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-25
Feathers & Plumage restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Details
Feathers from CITES-listed bird species require export and import documentation regardless of how they were obtained — found, shed, or purchased. Eagles, hawks, falcons, and most parrots are CITES-listed; eagle feathers are additionally protected in the US under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection
Documentation required
- Check destination requirements
Leaving with this item
Feather export from Singapore depends on the species — most wild-bird feathers are protected under CITES or national bird laws; farmed and craft feathers move freely.
Practical advice
Singapore restricts import of Feathers & Plumage. Cultural-property protection is bilateral: both origin export rules and destination import rules apply. Carry provenance documentation demonstrating lawful acquisition and (where applicable) origin-country export licence. Museum-loan and dealer-import categories operate under separate frameworks with pre-approved dealer registration.
Customs authority
Singapore Customs · https://www.customs.gov.sg