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.