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Prohibited Items – International Shipping

Shipping overseas involves a complex web of international laws, customs regulations, and carrier rules. Some items universally prohibited by IATA are due to their potential risks, high value, or simply international customs and regulations.

Important Notice: Special terms & conditions are related to the commodity, value, quantity, and local country laws and regulations. For global shipments, the following items are strictly regulated or prohibited.
Regulated Commodities & Restrictions
Category Restriction Details Conditions
Animals
  • Live animals, insects, and reptiles of any kind.
  • Dead animals, insects, and reptiles of any kind
  • Animal Products - animal skins, meat and Fur (except imitation)
 No Exceptions
Antiques Antiques (objects over 100 years old) Only Against Special Terms & Conditions
Artwork Any collectible painting, sculpture or other work of Art Only Against Special Terms & Conditions
Negotiable Currency Counterfeit currency

Postage stamps are prohibited unless franked or no longer usable for postage purposes.		 Only Against Special Terms & Conditions
Money - bankers drafts, current bank notes, currency notes or coins, credit cards, debit cards, uncrossed postal orders which do not state to whom they are to be paid, cheques or dividend warrants which are uncrossed and made payable to the bearer; bearer securities, including share warrants, or subscription certificates, bonds or relative coupons, un-franked postage stamps, coupons, vouchers, tokens, lottery tickets, scratch cards or similar documents which can be exchanged themselves or with any other document for money, goods or services Only Against Special Terms & Conditions and limited to specific items only.
Bullion
Dangerous Goods Dangerous goods are defined as those goods which meet the criteria of 1 or more of 9 UN hazard classes. These classes relate to the type of hazard. No Exceptions
Class 1 - Explosives Any chemical compound, mixture or device capable of producing an explosive-pyrotechnic effect, with substantial instantaneous release of heat and gas. All explosives are prohibited.
Examples: Ammunition, Blasting caps, Christmas cracker snaps, Fireworks, Flares, Fuses, Ignites, Nitro-glycerine etc
 No Exceptions
Class 2 - Gases compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure Permanent gases, which cannot be liquefied at ambient temperatures; liquefied gases, which can become liquid under pressure at ambient temperatures; dissolved gases, which are dissolved under pressure in a solvent.

1. All flammable compressed gases are prohibited
Examples: Blowlamps, Butane, Cigarette lighters, Ethane, Gas cylinders for camping stoves, Hydrogen, Methane, Propane etc
2. All toxic compressed gases are prohibited.
Examples: Chlorine, Fluorine etc
3. All non-flammable compressed gases are prohibited
Examples: Carbon dioxide, Neon, Nitrogen, Fire extinguishers containing such gases etc
4. All aerosols are prohibited 		No Exceptions (for 1)
Class 3 - Flammable liquids Liquids, mixtures of liquids, or liquids containing solids in solution or suspension which give off a flammable vapour. Any liquid with a closed cup flash point below 60.5°C is prohibited.
Examples: Acetone, Benzene, Cleaning compounds, Gasoline, Lighter fuel, Paint thinners and removers, Petroleum, Solvents etc
Class 4 - Flammable Solids Substances liable to spontaneous combustion. Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases. Solid materials which are liable to cause fire by friction, absorption of water, spontaneous chemical changes, or retained heat from manufacturing or processing, or which can be readily ignited and burn vigorously.
Examples: Calcium carbide, Cellulose nitrate products, Matches (any type including safety), Metallic magnesium, Nitro-cellulose based film, Phosphorous, Potassium, Sodium, Sodium hydride, Zinc powder, Zirconium hydride etc
 No Exceptions
Class 5 - Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides Though not necessarily combustible themselves, these substances may cause or contribute to combustion of other substances. They may also be liable to explosive decomposition, react dangerously with other substances, and be injurious to health. All oxidizing substances and organic peroxides are prohibited.
Examples: Bromates, Chlorates, Components of fibreglass repair kits, Nitrates, Perchlorates, Permanganates, Peroxides etc
Class 6 - Toxic and infectious substances Substances liable to cause death or injury if swallowed or inhaled, or by skin contact. All toxic substances are prohibited.
Examples: Arsenic, Beryllium, Cyanide, Fluorine, Hydrogen Solenoid, Infectious substance containing micro-organisms or their toxins which are known or suspected to cause disease, Mercury, Mercury salts, Mustard gas, Nitrobenzene, Nitrogen dioxide, Pesticides, Poisons, Ratpoison. Pathogens in Risk Groups 4, and selected Risk Group 3 pathogens listed in Schedule 9, part 5 of the latest edition of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations are prohibited.
Examples: Ebola, Foot and mouth disease, Environmental, clinical and medical waste.
Class 7 - Radioactive material All material and samples that are classified as radioactive using Table 2-12 of latest edition of the International Civil Aviation Organisation's Technical Instructions are prohibited.
Examples: Fissile material (Uranium 235, etc), Radioactive waste material, Thorium or Uranium, ores, etc
Class 8 - Corrosives Substances which can cause severe damage by chemical action to living tissue, other freight, or the means of transport. All corrosive substances are prohibited.
Examples: Aluminium chloride, Caustic soda, Corrosive cleaning fluid, Corrosive rust remover/preventative, Corrosive paint remover, Electric storage batteries, Hydrochloric acid, Nitric acid, Sulphuric acid etc
Class 9 - Miscellaneous dangerous goods Substances which present dangers not covered elsewhere. Infectious substances are prohibited. Radioactive substances are prohibited.
Examples: Asbestos, Dry ice (solid carbon dioxide), Magnetised material with a magnetic field strength of 0.159 A/m or more at a distance of 2.1m from the outside of the package.
Declared Value Consignments with a declared value for customs in excess of that permitted Only Against Special Terms & Conditions
Diagnostic Specimens Diagnostic specimens - unless classified as Dangerous Goods Only Against Special Terms & Conditions
Documentation Consignments not accompanied by proper documentation and necessary information as required by any convention, statute or tariff applicable to such consignments No Exceptions
Consignment which requires eCourierz courier partners to have a license or their transportation will not be accepted if ecourierz courier partner has elected not to obtain such license. Only Against Special Terms & Conditions
Any required documentation was not fully and correctly completed by the sender No Exceptions
Drugs Controlled drugs may not be sent by eCourierz courier partners. Those discovered in transit will be stopped, and handed to Customs or the Police, who may take illegal action against the sender and/or recipient.
Examples: Cocaine, Cannabis resin, LSD, Narcotics, Morphine, Opium, Psychotropic substances etc
 No Exceptions
Prescription drugs sent for medical or scientific purposes, should not meet any of the criteria of the 9 UN hazard classes when classified by the sender. Drugs in prescription quantities may be sent by private individuals in the case of emergencies Only Against Special Terms & Conditions
Electronics Electronic/electric appliances and devices (batteries must be removed and wrapped separately) Only Against Special Terms & Conditions
Fake/dummy games Toy weapons, paint ball guns, BB guns, antique weapons, swords, knives etc Only Against Special Terms & Conditions
Firearms Firearms (including parts) and ammunition are prohibited No Exceptions
Fragile Goods which require special handling or careful treatment because they are particularly fragile or can only be transported upright or only lying on a certain side Only Against Special Terms & Conditions
Ceramics or composites wholly or partially made of china and/or porcelain
Glassware - items partially or wholly made of glass, or containing glass (example: picture frames that contain glass)
Lighting - containing fluorescent tubes, neon lighting, x-ray tubes, light bulbs etc
Musical instrument
Plaster items - including plaster of Paris, fibre clay
Gambling Lottery tickets, Gambling Devises, where prohibited by law No Exceptions
Tickets and related advertisements for illegal lotteries
Illegal Items that is unlawful and/or illegally sent No Exceptions
Import/Export Controls Goods being processed under a temporary import/export requiring duty and/or tax exemption or reclaim Only Against Special Terms & Conditions
Liquids Wet Ice (frozen water) No Exceptions
Liquids not otherwise classed as Dangerous Goods Only Against Special Terms & Conditions
Minerals Fossils, stones or stoneware Only Against Special Terms & Conditions
Marble or any stone derivative
Offensive Indecent, obscene or offensive communications, prints, photographs, books or other articles, and packets bearing grossly offensive, indecent or obscene words, marks or designs are prohibited. Those discovered in transit will be stopped, and handed to Customs or the Police, who may take legal action against the sender and/or recipient No Exceptions
Other Goods the damage or loss of which would result in high consequential damages Only Against Special Terms & Conditions
Packaging Parcels that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind No Exceptions
Any item that is inadequately packaged
Perishables Foodstuffs and perishable food articles and beverages requiring refrigeration or other environmental control Only Against Special Terms & Conditions
Plants Plants and plant material, including seeds and cut flowers (cut flowers are acceptable to certain destinations only) Only Against Special Terms & Conditions
Pornography Foul or disgusting material, pornography and/or obscene material, and any unsolicited indecent item or representation of any kind No Exceptions
Post Office Addresses Shipments to Army Post Office (APO), Fleet Post Office (FPO), Post Office Box (PO Box)addresses Only Against Special Terms & Conditions
Prohibited Shipments the transportation, exportation or importation of which is prohibited by any law, statute or regulation No Exceptions
Prohibited Origins Origin of goods not allowed for imports as per destination country local laws and regulations Only Against Special Terms & Conditions
Remains Human and animal remains, including ashes No Exceptions
Safety Packages which would be likely to cause damage to other packages, equipment, staff, or the general public No Exceptions
Goods which are insufficiently packed
Tobacco Products Cigarette, Cigars, Electronic Cigarettes, Tobacco Only Against Special Terms & Conditions
Valuables Valuable goods - Precious metals and stones, jewellery and genuine pearls. Articles made largely or wholly of gold, silver or other precious metals Only Against Special Terms & Conditions
Any item that is classed as 'high risk' under our terms and conditions (unless we have specifically agreed in writing to carry these items and you have complied with any other conditions for the carriage of these items)
General Guide of Hazardous Material *NOT a complete list of all IATA Dangerous Goods
  • Acid
  • Adhesive Products (containing flammable liquid)
  • Aerosol Cans (EG: hairspray)
  • Air Bag (car)
  • Alcohol
  • Alkaline
  • Aluminium Powder
  • Ammonia Products
  • Anti-Freeze
  • Appliances (containing batteries)
  • Asbestos
  • Barometers
  • Batteries (contained in any appliance)
  • Batteries (car or wet cell)
  • Batteries (made from lithium)
  • Battery Fluid
  • Blasting Caps
  • Bleach
  • Blood
  • Brake Fluid
  • Bullets
  • Butane
  • Camphor
  • Caps For Starting Guns
  • Caps For Toy Guns
  • Carbon Paper
  • Caustic Soda
  • Charcoal
  • Chemicals
  • Chlorates
  • Chlorine
  • Christmas Crackers
  • Cigarette Lighters
  • Cleaning Materials (liquid or powder)
  • Dental casting alloy containing gold or silver
  • Deodorant (aerosols)
  • Disinfectants
  • Dry Ice
  • Dyes
  • Essential Oils (EG: eucalyptus, tea tree)
  • Fertilisers
  • Fibreglass Repair Kits
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Fire Lighters
  • Fireworks (EG: skyrockets, sparklers,crackers)
  • Flares
  • Flint Lighters
  • Furs and Skins (untreated)
  • Gas (EG: propane, butane,hydrogen, helium)
  • Gas Cylinders (EG: camping gas cylinders - full or empty)
  • Generators (fuel powered)
  • Glue (EG: flammable, quick drying)
  • Grenades
  • Hair Colouring/Bleaches
  • Hairspray (aerosol)
  • Ignites
  • Insecticides
  • Iridium
  • Kerosene
  • Laundry Detergents
  • Lighter Fluid
  • Liquid Nitrogen
  • Lithium Batteries
  • Magnetic Material
  • Magnets
  • Matches
  • Mercury
  • Motor Fuels
  • Nail Polish
  • Nail Polish Remover
  • Oven Cleaners (which include caustic soda)
  • Oxygen Cylinders
  • Paint (oil based)
  • Palladium
  • Party Poppers
  • Perfume (including aftershave, cologne)
  • Perfumery Products
  • Peroxides
  • Petrol
  • Phosphorus
  • Plastic Solvent
  • Poisons (EG: cyanide, lead, arsenic)
  • Polish
  • Polyester Resin Kits
  • Propane
  • Rhodium
  • Ruthenium
  • Shock Absorbers (gas or compressed air)
  • Signals, Distress
  • Signals, Smoke
  • Sodium
  • Solvents
  • Sparklers
  • Sulphuric Acid
  • Swimming Pool Chemicals
  • Tea Tree Oil
  • Textile Dyes
  • Theatrical Flares
  • Thermometers (mercury)
  • Toner (EG: photocopier)
  • Toy Caps
  • Toys (containing batteries)
  • Turpentine
  • Varnish (EG: removers, thinners)
  • Weed Killers
  • Zinc Powder