Prohibited Items for International Shipping

When it comes to international shipping, certain items are deemed prohibited due to legal restrictions in at least one of the countries involved. These items cannot be imported, exported, or otherwise transported. This includes not only items like alcohol and tobacco but also high-value goods that are irreplaceable. Additionally, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) specifies certain goods as prohibited.

List of Prohibited Items

Aerosols
Any items banned by law in the country of origin, transit, or destination, such as ivory.
Counterfeit goods infringing on intellectual property rights
Tax stamps
Biological agents and infectious substances
Commemorative coins, medals, and high-value collectibles, including rare books, trading cards, and memorabilia.
Counterfeit currency
Drugs and other illegal substances (including medicinal cannabis and mushrooms).
Dry ice
Engines, generators, and automotive parts containing fuel or oil
Explosives and fireworks
Fire extinguishers
Firearms and their components, as well as military ammunition and replicas
All food products (including dried mushrooms)
Other perishable items
Gas cylinders and compressed gas
Hazardous waste, including used syringes and medical waste
Flammable and hazardous materials (according to IATA guidelines)
Human organs, embryos, and remains, including ashes
Hunting trophies and animal parts, such as skin and bones
Items with pornographic or offensive content
Live animals, including mammals, reptiles, fish, birds, and insects
Magnets and items containing ferromagnetic materials
Money, including cash, banknotes, coins, and financial instruments
Oil
Precious metals and loose gemstones
Prescription and non-prescription medications when shipped outside the EU
Empty medication containers and labels
Psychoactive substances
Seat belts
Self-inflating life jackets
Single airbags
Single batteries
Tobacco and its products, including electronic cigarettes
Undeclared shipments or those requiring regulatory approval
Unknown items
Improperly packaged or unpackaged items
Wet ice and any items that are damp, leaking, or emitting odors

Compliance with Laws and Standards

Shipping any item without the required documentation and approvals is strictly prohibited. It is also illegal to transmit data or upload materials that contain viruses or harmful software that could disrupt computer systems.
All shipments must comply with applicable laws in both the country of origin and the destination. Furthermore, submissions must not include:

•Defamatory material
•Obscene or offensive content
•Promotion of violence or discrimination
•Violations of intellectual property rights

Non-Compensation Items in International Shipping

Non-compensation items are goods that, while not outright prohibited, lack coverage:

Unpacked Luggage

This includes suitcases, bags, and other luggage types without proper external packaging, such as plastic wrap or cardboard boxes.

Glass Items

This category includes all objects made from glass, such as windows, aquariums, urns, mirrors, vases, and glass frames.

Inadequate Packaging

Items that do not adhere to our specified packaging guidelines are considered inadequately packaged.

Returned Goods

This encompasses damaged products and machinery that have been returned to the seller.