The following items are prohibited to ship:


  • Firearms, signal guns, air guns, gas arms, ammunition, cold steel arms (including throwing weapons), electric shock devices and spark gaps, as well as major parts of a firearm
  • Narcotics of any origin, psychotropic substances
  • Radioactive substances
  • Gunpowder, explosive, corrosive, flammable and other hazardous substances
  • Drugs, food supplements, vitamins
  • Animals and plants
  • Food, alcoholic beverages, cigarettes
  • Human remains and organs
  • Antiques
  • Jewelry, precious metals, and stones
  • Works of art
  • Cash and cash instruments in any form: money orders, checks, vouchers, securities, bonds, coupons, promotions, credit cards
  • Postage stamps
  • Products and publication of obscene content, pornography of any kind
  • Items prohibited by the World Association of Transport
  • Items which require export licensing by the State Department or Commerce Department must be accompanied by a license
  • Items that may pose a risk to workers, transporting parcels, soil or damage other items and equipment by their nature or packaging.

For all the newest information and additional details please refer to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website: https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/know-before-you-go/prohibited-and-restricted-items