Not everything can be shipped internationally, and the rules are not the same everywhere. Each carrier has its own list of prohibited goods, air transport has strict safety regulations, and every destination country sets its own import restrictions. Checking before you pack avoids refused shipments, fines and unexpected returns.
If an item is prohibited at the origin, on the aircraft or at the destination, it cannot travel.
Prohibited items generally include explosives, flammable liquids and gases, weapons and ammunition, illegal drugs, counterfeit goods and cash. Restricted items can often be shipped, but only with the right packaging, labelling, documents or service. Common examples are lithium batteries, perfumes and aerosols, which are classed as dangerous goods for air transport, along with medicines, food products, plants, alcohol and tobacco. Some countries also restrict items such as electronics, used clothing or cosmetics, or require permits before they can be imported.
Always declare what is really inside a shipment. Mis-declared goods are one of the main causes of seizures. The simplest rule is to ask before you book. When you request a quote, describe the contents clearly and tell us if anything contains a battery, a liquid, a powder or a gas. We check the requirements with the relevant carrier and the destination rules, and tell you whether the item can be shipped, which service it needs and what documents will be required. If something cannot be shipped safely or legally, we will tell you plainly rather than letting it be stopped in transit.
Ready to ship? Send your details through our free quote form and our team will reply by email with clear options, estimated transit times and a full written price. There is no cost and no obligation to book, and every enquiry goes directly to parcel@courierlogisticsnet.com.
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