international shipping prohibitions and restrictions
International Shipping Prohibitions and Restrictions
Ship International — Know What You Cannot Ship
Certain items cannot be received, stored, shipped, imported, or exported due to government regulations, safety concerns, or international trade laws. Transactions involving these commodities are strictly prohibited, regardless of the shipment’s origin or destination.
Note: These items are completely forbidden to be exported or imported between countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common prohibited items include liquids, flammable materials, explosives, cash, aerosols, chemicals, perfumes, batteries, firearms, and hazardous materials. Some countries may also restrict food, medicine, plants, or animal products.
Loose lithium batteries and power banks are restricted or prohibited by many air carriers due to fire risk. In some cases, batteries installed inside devices may be accepted, but approval depends on the destination country and carrier regulations.
Prohibited items may pose safety risks during transportation, violate customs regulations, or be restricted by international trade laws. Shipping these items can result in delays, fines, shipment destruction, or customs seizure.
If prohibited items are discovered, the shipment may be delayed, returned, confiscated, or destroyed by customs or the carrier. Additional inspection fees, penalties, or legal consequences may also apply.
Some countries allow limited quantities of certain food or liquid products, but many are restricted for air shipping. Perfumes, alcohol, and other flammable liquids are usually prohibited because they are classified as hazardous materials.
Before shipping, please provide a detailed item list and photos if possible. Our team can help review your shipment and check for prohibited or restricted items based on carrier and destination country regulations.