Prohibited items

Learn which items are prohibited or restricted, and the shipping terms, before you send.

For everyone's safety and to comply with local laws, the following items may not be shipped. We reserve the right to inspect and refuse any suspicious parcel.

Prohibited

Generally prohibited

Items that may never be shipped

Examples

  • Cash & currency
  • Undeclared precious metals
  • Live animals
Prohibited

Weapons & ammunition

All weapons and their parts

Examples

  • Firearms
  • Ammunition
  • Bladed weapons
Restricted

Medicines

Require prescription or license

Examples

  • Controlled medicines
  • Unprescribed drugs
Restricted

Restricted food

Perishable or unpacked food

Examples

  • Fresh meat
  • Unrefrigerated dairy
Prohibited

Hazardous & flammable

Materials dangerous in transit

Examples

  • Fuel & gas
  • Damaged batteries
  • Chemicals
Prohibited

Fireworks

All pyrotechnics

Examples

  • Firecrackers
  • Flares
Prohibited

Narcotics

Punishable by law

Examples

  • All narcotics
  • Psychotropic substances
Restricted

Banned by destination laws

Varies by destination

Examples

  • Prohibited publications
  • Unlicensed devices

Shipping terms

  1. Parcels must be properly packed for their contents.
  2. The sender is responsible for the accuracy of declared details.
  3. We may inspect a parcel in the sender's presence if suspicious.
  4. Parcels containing prohibited items are refused and the sender bears full legal responsibility.

Not sure whether an item can be shipped?

Ask us before sending