Restricted and Prohibited Items
Explore Custom RequirementsTo ensure safety and compliance, certain items are prohibited from shipment due to legal or regulatory restrictions. These include dangerous or illegal goods, counterfeit items, and products banned under federal or state law.
As the shipper, it's your responsibility to verify that your shipment complies with all import/export regulations in both the origin and destination countries. Some items, such as cannabis, tobacco, and alcohol, require special licenses and cannot be shipped through our courier partners.
All shipments are subject to inspection, and our courier partners may refuse items that violate these rules. For a complete list of restricted and prohibited items, please refer to our guidelines.
Check out our list of restricted and prohibited items to stay informed and avoid any issues!
| Item | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Beer, Champagne, Liqueurs, Spirits, Wine | Restricted |
| Animal Feed | Pet Food, Livestock Feed | Restricted |
| Animal Products, Furs, Ivory, and Skins | Leather, Taxidermy, Horns | Prohibited |
| Animal or Human Remains | Cremated Ashes, Bones, Fossils | Prohibited |
| Animals | Domestic Animals, Reptiles, Insects | Prohibited |
| Appliances (Commercial and Domestic) | Refrigerators, Washers, Microwaves, Air Conditioners | Restricted |
| Archery Equipment | Bows, Quivers, Targets | Restricted |
| Bow and Arrows, Crossbow | Hunting Bows, Target Bows | Restricted |
| Artwork and Antiques | Paintings, Sculptures, Historical Artifacts | Restricted |
| Asbestos | All Forms of Asbestos-Based Materials | Prohibited |
| Audio Equipment | Speakers, Microphones, Amplifiers | Restricted |
| Automotive and Boating | Car Parts, Boat Engines, Trailers | Restricted |
| Batteries | Car Batteries, Lithium Batteries, AA Batteries | Restricted |
| Bicycles (unboxed) | Mountain Bikes, Road Bikes | Restricted |
| Blades and Knives | Kitchen Knives, Pocket Knives, Hunting Blades | Prohibited |
| Bodily Fluids and Samples | Blood Samples, Urine Samples, DNA Swabs | Prohibited |
| Cannabis Oils | CBD Oils, Hemp Extracts | Prohibited |
| Cellular Phones | Smartphones, Mobile Accessories | Restricted |
| Ceramic Products | Plates, Mugs, Vases, Decorative Ceramics | Restricted |
| Charcoal | BBQ Charcoal, Activated Charcoal | Restricted |
| Computers, Servers, Laptops, Tablets | Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Network Servers | Restricted |
| Cosmetics | Makeup, Skincare Products, Fragrances | Restricted |
| Dangerous Chemicals, Rare Earth Metals, Radioactive Elements | Acids, Mercury, Uranium, Lithium | Prohibited |
| Deodorant | Spray Deodorants, Roll-On Deodorants | Restricted |
| Digital Cameras and Video Cameras | DSLRs, Camcorders, GoPros | Restricted |
| Documents | Legal Papers, Contracts, Blueprints | Restricted |
| Drone Aircraft | Quadcopters, Drones with Cameras | Prohibited |
| Electronic Cigarettes | E-Cigs, Vape Pens, E-Liquids | Prohibited |
| Explosives | Fireworks, Ammunition, Dynamite | Prohibited |
| Food | Perishable Goods, Frozen Foods, Dairy | Restricted |
| Furniture | Sofas, Tables, Chairs, Bed Frames | Restricted |
| Glass, Lenses, and Mirrors | Window Glass, Eyeglasses, Optical Lenses, Mirrors | Restricted |
| Headphones | Earbuds, Over-Ear Headphones, Wireless Headphones | Restricted |
| Hover Boards | Self-Balancing Scooters | Restricted |
| Lighters | Cigarette Lighters, Butane Lighters | Restricted |
| Liquids | Perfumes, Cleaning Solutions, Cooking Oils | Restricted |
| Magnets | Refrigerator Magnets, Industrial Magnets | Restricted |
| Medical Equipment | Surgical Tools, Diagnostic Equipment, Hospital Beds | Restricted |
| Medicines, Pharmaceuticals, and Supplements | Prescription Drugs, Vitamins, Herbal Supplements | Restricted |
| Mineral Fuels | Coal, Natural Gas, Petroleum | Prohibited |
| Money | Cash, Coins, Banknotes | Prohibited |
| Musical Instruments | Guitars, Violins, Keyboards, Drums | Restricted |
| Nuclear Reactors | Reactor Parts, Nuclear Fuel Components | Prohibited |
| Paint | Oil Paint, Acrylic Paint, Spray Paint | Restricted |
| Perfumery | Perfumes, Colognes, Eau de Toilette | Restricted |
| Personal Effects | Clothing, Accessories, Footwear | Restricted |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Face Masks, Gloves, Safety Helmets | Restricted |
| Plants and Trees | Potted Plants, Bonsai Trees, Seedlings | Prohibited |
| Precious Stones and Metals | Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Rubies | Restricted |
| Pressure Vessels | Gas Cylinders, Pressure Cookers, Air Tanks | Restricted |
| Printer Cartridges | Ink Cartridges, Inkjet Cartridges, Toner Cartridges | Restricted |
| Printers and Fax Machines | Carried on a no-compensation basis | Restricted |
| Segways | Electric Segways, Self-Balancing Scooters | Restricted |
| Sheet Materials | Steel Sheets, Plastic Sheets, Cardboard | Restricted |
| Solar Panels | Photovoltaic Panels, Solar Cells | Restricted |
| Stone | Basalt, Ecaussine, Granite, Marble, Porphyry, Sandstone, Travertine | Restricted |
| Televisions, Monitors, and Projectors | Carried on a no-compensation basis | Restricted |
| Tobacco | Cigarettes, Cigars, Pipe Tobacco | Prohibited |
| Video Game Consoles | PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Consoles | Restricted |
| Watches | Analog Watches, Smart Watches | Restricted |
| Weapons and Ammunition | Firearms, Bullets, Knives | Prohibited |
| Wood | Lumber, Plywood, Wooden Artifacts | Restricted |
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