Prohibited Items & Dangerous Goods – Shipping

🚫 Dangerous Goods & Prohibited Items in Shipments

When preparing your shipment, it’s important to understand what items are considered dangerous goods or prohibited items under European Union and international shipping regulations. These rules exist to ensure the safety of transport personnel, customs agents, and the general public.

Common items that may be restricted or prohibited include:

🔥 Flammable products (e.g., lighter fluid, matches)
🔋 Lithium batteries or electronic devices containing them
💨 Pressurized or aerosol containers
☠️ Toxic, corrosive, or hazardous chemicals
💣 Explosives, ammunition, or weapons
🥡 Perishable or biological substances

In addition to general regulations, specific carriers may impose further restrictions on what they can accept. If your shipment contains a questionable item, the ability to ship it may vary depending on your destination, mode of transport, and selected carrier.

If your items fall under any of these categories, please submit all relevant documentation and a detailed description when requesting shipping services. Our team will assess the situation and advise whether we can support your shipment or offer alternative options.

🚨 Failure to disclose dangerous or restricted goods can lead to:

Customs delays or rejections
Additional broker or inspection fees
Shipment return or disposal
Penalties or fines

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If you’re unsure whether your shipment includes restricted materials, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help you navigate customs requirements and avoid any shipping disruptions.

WHAT IS PROHIBITED?

Types of shipping restrictions and prohibitions

Alcohol

Individuals: Shipping alcohol between individuals isn’t allowed in most countries; therefore, when opting to send alcohol through the post or by courier, individuals do it at their own risk.

Companies: Light alcoholic beverages are allowed to be shipped as freight or by online authorised shops whilst heavy alcoholic drinks should only be shipped through authorised logistics providers.

Tobacco, cigarettes and cigars

Individuals: It is forbidden to ship any type of tobacco between individuals in most countries. By deciding to post cigarettes, individuals are doing it at their own risk.

Companies: Businesses producing or distributing tobacco products can ship them via authorised logistics providers.

Liquids, Aerosols and Gels

Individuals: Shipping either small or big quantities of liquids, aerosols, and gels is strictly forbidden, regardless of the country or courier.

Companies: Businesses producing or selling liquids, aerosols, or gels are allowed to ship them by post or courier under special agreements, or through authorised entities.

Lithium batteries

Both individuals and companies are allowed to send items containing batteries by post or courier. It is advised to keep the batteries inside the devices without being fully charged.

Single-cell batteries:

No more than 2 cells, ≤20Wh

Multi-cell batteries:

No more than 4 cells, ≤100Wh

Perishable goods

Individuals: Fresh food and other perishable goods are forbidden to be shipped by individuals due to the high possibility of getting damaged and damaging other surrounding packages. When choosing to ship perishable goods, individuals do it at their own risk.

Companies: Businesses producing and selling perishable goods are allowed to ship them under certain conditions and fulfilling the necessary requirements. Temperature-controlled shipping services are typically used to transport perishable goods.

Fragile items

Individuals: Fragile items can easily get damaged during transport and, therefore, shouldn’t be shipped by individuals. By deciding to ship fragile items, individuals are doing it at their own risk.

Companies: Businesses shipping fragile items usually have pre-agreed terms with courier companies and are therefore allowed to ship them.

Toxic, flammable or hazardous products

Individuals: Products containing toxic, flammable or hazardous substances are forbidden to ship. By choosing to send these types of products, individuals do it at their own risk.

Companies: Businesses producing or distributing products containing toxic, flammable or hazardous components can ship them through authorised logistics providers.

Firearms & ammunition

The shipment of firearms and ammunition is strictly regulated. Therefore only authorised businesses are allowed to ship firearms and ammunition through licensed and specialised logistics providers.