Prohibited and Dangerous Items - Shipping Restrictions
Prohibited Items and Dangerous Goods
For safety and regulatory compliance, we strictly prohibit shipping dangerous or hazardous items as defined by IATA/IMO regulations.
What Qualifies as Dangerous Goods?
Dangerous goods include substances and articles that are:
- Flammable
- Corrosive
- Toxic
- Oxidizing
- Explosive
- Radioactive
- Infectious
- Compressed gases
- Dangerous when wet
- Spontaneously combustible
- Self-reactive
- Organic peroxides
- Regulated materials
Common Prohibited Items
The following items are strictly prohibited from shipping:
- Aerosols
- Batteries
- Perfumes
- Paints
- Fuel and fuel tanks
- Explosives
- Corrosive substances
- Firearms and ammunition
- Radioactive materials
- Pressurized/unpressurized cylinders
- Weapons of any kind
Important: This list is not exhaustive. If you're unsure about an item, please contact us before shipping.
Prohibited High-Value Items
The following valuable items are NOT permitted for air freight or sea freight shipments:
- Cash
- Travelers cheques
- Stamp collections
- Deeds
- Tickets
- Jewelry
- Watches
- Similar high-valued articles
Note: For the safety and security of your valuables, we recommend using specialized courier services designed for high-value items.
Additional Resources
For further information about Dangerous / Hazardous goods please visit the IATA website. There are also new rules and regulations regarding the shipment of lithium batteries. Click here for further details.