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Prohibited Countries and Items

Prohibited Countries

You can find a list of prohibited countries here.

Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited from shipping:

  • Weapons and Ammunition
    Firearms, signal guns, air guns, gas arms, ammunition, cold steel arms (including throwing weapons), electric shock devices, spark gaps, and major firearm components.
  • Controlled Substances
    Narcotics of any origin and psychotropic substances.
  • Hazardous Materials
    Radioactive substances, gunpowder, explosives, corrosive, flammable, and other hazardous materials.
  • Drugs and Consumables
    Drugs, food supplements, vitamins, food, alcoholic beverages, and cigarettes.
  • Biological Materials
    Animals, plants, and human remains or organs.
  • Valuables and Collectibles
    Antiques, jewelry, precious metals and stones, and works of art.
  • Financial Instruments
    Cash and cash equivalents, including money orders, checks, vouchers, securities, bonds, coupons, promotions, and credit cards.
  • Postage and Publications
    Postage stamps and products or publications of obscene content, including pornography of any kind.
  • Regulated or Licensed Items
    Items prohibited by the World Association of Transport.
    Items requiring export licensing by the State Department or Commerce Department unless accompanied by the appropriate license.
  • Unsafe Items
    Items that may pose risks to workers, damage parcels, or harm equipment due to their nature or packaging.

Source

Information based on U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidelines.