International shipping restrictions: Prohibited and Restricted items
Most logistics companies have a list of items considered restricted or prohibited to ship. While restricted products can still be shipped under certain conditions, prohibited items will be refused. Learn more below.
Restricted items
These items may be shipped under specific conditions:
- Alcohol
- Tobacco
- Liquids
- Lithium Batteries
- Perishables
- Fragile Items
- Toxic or Hazardous Products
- Firearms & Ammunition
Prohibited items
These items are strictly prohibited from shipping:
- Ammunition
- Cigarettes and tobacco products
- Fireworks
- Hazardous waste
- Bank bills, notes, or currency
- Loose precious and semi-precious stones
- Human remains
- Live animals
- Narcotics
- Gold and fur
Shipping Alcohol
Individuals: Shipping alcohol between individuals isn’t allowed in most countries. Shipping alcohol may be done at their own risk.
Companies: Light alcoholic beverages can be shipped as freight or by online authorized shops.
Shipping Tobacco
Individuals: It is forbidden to ship tobacco between individuals in most countries.
Companies: Tobacco products can be shipped via authorized logistics providers.
Shipping Liquids
Individuals: Small quantities of liquids may be allowed by some couriers.
Companies: Businesses can ship liquids through authorized entities.
Shipping Lithium Batteries
Both individuals and companies can send items containing batteries by post. Batteries should not be fully charged. Follow specific guidelines based on battery type.
Perishable Goods
Individuals: Fresh food and perishable goods are forbidden to be shipped due to damage risks.
Companies: Businesses can ship perishable goods under certain conditions, using temperature-controlled services.
Fragile Items
Individuals: Shipping fragile items is risky due to potential damage.
Companies: Businesses often have agreements with couriers to ship fragile items.
Toxic, Flammable, or Hazardous Products
Individuals: Forbidden to ship toxic, flammable, or hazardous products.
Companies: Authorized logistics providers are required for shipping these products.
Firearms & Ammunition
Shipping of firearms and ammunition is strictly regulated. Only authorized businesses are allowed to ship through licensed logistics providers.