Prohibited Items - International Couriers | eCourierz.com
eCourierz courier partners will not ship any item that is prohibited by any law, regulation, state, or local government. Below is a general list of materials that are strictly prohibited. This is not an exhaustive list and will vary depending on the Country being Shipped to & the Courier Partners
| Category | Restriction | Conditions |
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| Animals | No Exceptions | |
| Antiques | Antiques (objects over 100 years old) | Only Against Special Terms & Conditions |
| Artwork | Any collectible painting, sculpture or other work of Art | Only Against Special Terms & Conditions |
| Negotiable Currency | Counterfeit currency Postage stamps are prohibited unless franked or no longer usable for postage purposes. |
Only Against Special Terms & Conditions |
| Money - bankers drafts, current bank notes, currency notes or coins, credit cards, debit,cards, uncrossed postal orders which do not state to whom they are to be paid, cheques or dividend warrants which are uncrossed and made payable to the bearer; bearer securities,including share warrants, or subscription certificates, bonds or relative coupons,un-franked,postage stamps, coupons, vouchers, tokens, lottery tickets, scratch cards or similar documents which can be exchanged themselves or with any other document for money,goods or services | Only Against Special Terms & Conditions and limited to specific items only. | |
| Bullion Dangerous goods are defined as those goods which meet the criteria of 1 or more of 9 UN hazard classes. These classes relate to the type of hazard |
No Exceptions | |
| Dangerous Goods | Class 1 - Explosives Any chemical compound, mixture or device capable of producing an explosive-pyrotechnic effect, with substantial instantaneous release of heat and gas. All explosives are prohibited. Examples: Ammunition, Blasting caps, Christmas cracker snaps, Fireworks, Flares, Fuses,Ignites,Nitro-glycerine etc |
No Exceptions |
| Class 2 - Gases compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure Permanent gases, which cannot be liquefied at ambient temperatures; liquefied gases, which can become liquid under pressure at ambient temperatures; dissolved gases, which are dissolved under pressure in a solvent |
No Exceptions | |
| 1. All flammable compressed gases are prohibited Examples: Blowlamps, Butane, Cigarette lighters, Ethane, Gas cylinders for camping stoves,Hydrogen, Methane, Propane etc |
No Exceptions | |
| 2. All toxic compressed gases are prohibited. Examples: Chlorine, Fluorine etc |
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| 3. All non-flammable compressed gases are prohibited Examples: Carbon dioxide, Neon, Nitrogen, Fire extinguishers containing such gases etc |
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| 4. All aerosols are prohibited | ||
| Class 3 - Flammable liquids Liquids, mixtures of liquids, or liquids containing solids in solution or suspension which give off a flammable vapour. Any liquid with a closed cup flash point below 60.5°C is prohibited Examples: Acetone, Benzene, Cleaning compounds, Gasoline, Lighter fuel, Paint thinners and removers, Petroleum, Solvents etc | ||
| Class 4 - Flammable Solids Substances liable to spontaneous combustion. Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases. Solid materials which are liable to cause fire by friction, absorption of water,spontaneous chemical changes, or retained heat from manufacturing or processing, or which can be readily ignited and burn vigorously. |
| Dangerous Goods | Examples: Calcium carbide, Cellulose nitrate products, Matches (any type including safety),Metallic magnesium,Nitro-cellulose based film, Phosphorous, Potassium, Sodium, Sodium hydride, Zinc powder, Zirconium hydride etc | No Exceptions |
| Class 5 - Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides Though not necessarily combustible themselves, these substances may cause or contribute to combustion of other substances. They may also be liable to explosive decomposition, react dangerously with other substances, and be injurious to health. All oxidizing substances and organic peroxides are prohibited Examples: Bromates, Chlorates, Components of fibreglass repair kits, Nitrates, Perchlorates,Permanganates, Peroxides etc |
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| Class 6 - Toxic and infectious substances Substances liable to cause death or injury if swallowed or inhaled, or by skin contact. All toxic substances are prohibited Examples: Arsenic, Beryllium, Cyanide, Fluorine, Hydrogen Solenoid, Infectious substance containing micro-organisms or their toxins which are known or suspected to cause disease,Mercury, Mercury salts, Mustard gas, Nitrobenzene, Nitrogen dioxide, Pesticides, Poisons, Ratpoison. Pathogens in Risk Groups 4, and selected Risk Group 3 pathogens listed in Schedule 9,part 5 of the latest edition of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations are prohibited Examples: Ebola, Foot and mouth disease, Environmental, clinical and medical waste. |
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| Class 7 - Radioactive material All material and samples that are classified as radioactive using Table2-12 of latest edition of the International Civil Aviation Organisation's Technical Instructions are prohibited. Examples: Fissile material (Uranium 235, etc), Radioactive waste material, Thorium or Uranium,ores, etc |
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| Class 8 - Corrosives Substances which can cause severe damage by chemical action to living tissue, other freight, or the means of transport. All corrosive substances are prohibited Examples: Aluminium chloride, Caustic soda, Corrosive cleaning fluid, Corrosive rust remover/preventative, Corrosive paint remover, Electric storage batteries, Hydrochloric acid,Nitric acid, Sulphuric acid etc |
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| Class 9 - Miscellaneous dangerous goods Substances which present dangers not covered elsewhere Examples: Asbestos, Dry ice (solid carbon dioxide), Magnetised material with a magnetic field strength of 0.159 A/m or more at a distance of 2.1m from the outside of the package Infectious substances are prohibited Radioactive substances are prohibited |
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| Declared Value | Consignments with a declared value for customs in excess of that permitted | Only Against Special Terms & Conditions |
| Diagnostic Specimens | Diagnostic specimens - unless classified as Dangerous Goods | Only Against Special Terms & Conditions |
| Documentation | Consignments not accompanied by proper documentation and necessary information as required by any convention, statute or tariff applicable to such consignments | No Exceptions |
| Consignment which requires eCourierz courier partners to have a license or their transportation will not be accepted if ecourierz courier partner has elected not to obtain such license. | Only Against Special Terms & Conditions | |
| Any required documentation was not fully and correctly completed by the sender | No Exceptions | |
| Drugs | Controlled drugs may not be sent by eCourierz courier partners. Those discovered in transit will be stopped,and handed to Customs or the Police, who may take illegal action against the sender and/or recipient. Examples: Cocaine, Cannabis resin, LSD, Narcotics, Morphine, Opium, Psychotropic substances etc | No Exceptions |
| Prescription drugs sent for medical or scientific purposes, should not meet any of the criteria of the 9 UN hazard classes when classified by the sender. Drugs in prescription quantities may be sent by private individuals in the case of emergencies | Only Against Special Terms & Conditions |
| Electronics | Electronic/electric appliances and devices (batteries must be removed and wrapped separately) | Only Against Special Terms & Conditions |
| Fake/dummy games | Toy weapons, paint ball guns, BB guns, antique weapons, swords, knives etc | Only Against Special Terms& Conditions |
| Firearms | Firearms (including parts) and ammunition are prohibited | No Exceptions |
| Fragile | Goods which require special handling or careful treatment because they are particularly.fragile or can only be transported upright or only lying on a certain side | Only Against Special Terms & Conditions |
| Ceramics or composites wholly or partially made of china and/or porcelain | ||
| Glassware - items partially or wholly made of glass, or containing glass, (example: picture frames that contain glass) | ||
| Lighting - containing fluorescent tubes, neon lighting, |
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| Musical instrument | ||
| Plaster items - including plaster of Paris, fibre clay | ||
| Gambling | Lottery tickets, Gambling Devises, where prohibited by law | No Exceptions |
| Tickets and related advertisements for illegal lotteries | ||
| illegal | Items that is unlawful and/or illegally sent | No Exceptions |
| Import/Export Controls | Goods being processed under a temporary import/export requiring duty and/or tax exemption or reclaim | Only Against Special Terms & Conditions |
| Liquids | Wet Ice (frozen water) | No Exceptions |
| Liquids not otherwise classed as Dangerous Goods | Only Against Special Terms & Conditions | |
| Minerals | Fossils, stones or stoneware | Only Against Special Terms & Conditions |
| Marble or any stone derivative | ||
| Offensive | Indecent, obscene or offensive communications, prints, photographs, books or other articles,and packets bearing grossly offensive, indecent or obscene words, marks or designs are prohibited. Those discovered in transit will be stopped, and handed to Customs or the Police,who may take legal action against the sender and/or recipient | No Exceptions |
| Other | Goods the damage or loss of which would result in high consequential damages | Only Against Special Terms & Conditions |
| Packaging | Parcels that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind | No Exceptions |
| Any item that is inadequately packaged | ||
| Perishables | Foodstuffs and perishable food articles and beverages requiring refrigeration or other environmental control | Only Against Special Terms & Conditions |
| Plants | Plants and plant material, including seeds and cut flowers (cut flowers are acceptable to certain destinations only) | Only Against Special Terms & Conditions |
| Pornography | Foul or disgusting material, pornography and/or obscene material, and any unsolicited indecent item or representation of any kind | No Exceptions |
| Post Office Addresses | Shipments to Army Post Office (APO), Fleet Post Office (FPO), Post Office Box (PO Box)addresses | Only Against Special Terms & Conditions |
| Prohibited | Shipments the transportation, exportation or importation of which is prohibited by any law,statute or regulation | No Exceptions |
| Prohibited Origins | Origin of goods not allowed for imports as per destination country local laws and regulations | Only Against Special Terms & Conditions |
| Remains | Human and animal remains, including ashes | No Exceptions |
| Safety | Packages which would be likely to cause damage to other packages, equipment, staff, or the general public | No Exceptions |
| Goods which are insufficiently packed |
| Tobacco Products | Cigarette, Cigars, Electronic Cigarettes, Tobacco | Only Against Special Terms & Conditions |
| Valuables | Valuable goods - Precious metals and stones, jewellery and genuine pearls. Articles made largely or wholly of gold, silver or other precious metals | Only Against Special Terms & Conditions |
| Any item that is classed as 'high risk' under our terms and conditions (unless we have specifically agreed in writing to carry these items and you have complied with any other conditions for the carriage of these items) |
** Special terms & conditions are related to the commodity, value, quantity and local country laws and regulations.
| General Guide of Hazardous Material | ||
| (This List is NOT a complete list of all IATA Dangerous Goods) | ||
| Acid Adhesive Products (containing flammable liquid) |
Disinfectants Dry Ice |
Paint (oil based) Palladium |
| Aerosol Cans (EG: hairspray) Air Bag (car) |
Dyes Essential Oils (EG: eucalyptus, tea tree) |
Party Poppers Perfume (including aftershave, cologne) |
| Alcohol Alkaline Aluminium Powder Ammonia Products Anti-Freeze |
Fertilisers Fibreglass Repair Kits Fire Extinguishers Fire Lighters Fireworks (EG: skyrockets, sparklers,crackers) |
Perfumery Products Peroxides Petrol Phosphorus Plastic Solvent |
| Appliances (containing batteries) Asbestos Barometers Batteries (contained in any appliance) |
Flares Flint Lighters Furs and Skins (untreated) Gas (EG: propane, butane,hydrogen, helium) |
Poisons (EG: cyanide, lead, arsenic) Polish Polyester Resin Kits Propane |
| Batteries (car or wet cell) | Gas Cylinders (EG: camping gas cylinders - full or empty) | Rhodium |
| Batteries (made from lithium) Battery Fluid |
Generators (fuel powered) Glue (EG: flammable, quick drying) |
Ruthenium Shock Absorbers (gas or compressed air) |
| Blasting Caps Bleach Blood Brake Fluid Bullets Butane Camphor Caps For Starting Guns |
Grenades Hair Colouring/Bleaches Hairspray (aerosol) Ignites Insecticides Iridium Kerosene Laundry Detergents |
Signals, Distress Signals, Smoke Sodium Solvents Sparklers Sulphuric Acid Swimming Pool Chemicals Tea Tree Oil |
| Caps For Toy Guns Carbon Paper Caustic Soda Charcoal Chemicals Chlorates Chlorine Christmas Crackers Cigarette Lighters Cleaning Materials (liquid or powder) Dental casting alloy containing gold or silver Deodorant (aerosols) |
Lighter Fluid Liquid Nitrogen Lithium Batteries Magnetic Material Magnets Matches Mercury Motor Fuels Nail Polish Nail Polish Remover Oven Cleaners (which include caustic soda) Oxygen Cylinders |
Textile Dyes Theatrical Flares Thermometers (mercury) Toner (EG: photocopier) Toy Caps Toys (containing batteries) Turpentine Varnish (EG: removers, thinners) Weed Killers Zinc Powder |