Prohibited Items

  • Standard Prohibited Commodities


    ·         Firearms, ammunition, weapon parts

    ·         3D printers designed to manufacture firearms

    ·         Military items requiring export licenses

    ·         Human or animal remains, organs, embryos (unless legally permitted for transport)

    ·         Live animals, animal carcasses, or mounted specimens

    ·         Plants and plant materials (including seeds, unless allowed by destination country)

    ·         Perishable or temperature-sensitive goods (e.g., food, medicines, cosmetics, electronics)

    ·         Pornographic or obscene content

    ·         Cash, negotiable instruments, collectible coins and stamps

    ·         Medical or hazardous waste (e.g., used batteries, syringes, fluorescent bulbs)

    ·         Wet ice (frozen water)

    ·         Articles of exceptional value (e.g., antiques, artwork, precious metals/stones)

    ·         Personal effects and unaccompanied baggage (only permitted in specific cases)

    ·         Ivory, animal skins (non-domesticated), and endangered species products

    ·         Watches exceeding specified value limits

  • Restricted Commodities (accepted only under special

    conditions or contracts)


    ·         Alcoholic beverages

    ·         Perishable food or medical items

    ·         Plants and seeds

    ·         Tobacco and related products

    ·         Personal effects (limited to certain routes)

    ·         Items requiring customs clearance or special regulatory approvals

    ·         Shipments exceeding destination-specific customs value limits


    Lithium Batteries


    ·         Damaged or defective lithium batteries are prohibited

    ·         Only permitted if compliant with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

    ·         Requires proper packaging and documentation

  • Counterfeit Goods


    ·         Any product imitating a registered trademark without authorization

    ·         Fake or knock-off branded goods

    ·         Counterfeit packaging, labels, or accessories


    Dangerous Goods


    ·         Explosives, fireworks, and flares

    ·         Flammable substances (liquids, solids, gases including lighters and solvents)

    ·         Compressed or pressurized gases (e.g., propane, butane, oxygen)

    ·         Corrosive materials (e.g., acids, drain cleaners)

    ·         Toxic, infectious, or radioactive substances

    ·         Items resembling weapons or explosives (e.g., replicas, training devices)

    ·         Wet, leaking, or foul-smelling packages