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Prohibited & Restricted Goods

Although we can generally arrange to ship most commodities, many items are prohibited or restricted on our usual courier services. If your goods can be carried, we will be happy to arrange a specialist carrier on your behalf.

The list below, though not exhaustive, lists most types of goods that cannot be booked on our usual services. Please read this carefully and if, when you are done, you remain unsure, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Services Team to enquire further.

It is far better to make sure that your goods are allowed to travel without special considerations than to risk delays, confiscation or, possibly, the destruction of your shipments.

• Animal products such as skins, furs, horns (including ivory and ivory products).
• Goods of exceptional value such as works of art, antiques, precious metals or stones.
• Money or any items considered as negotiable items, e.g. credit or bankcards, stocks, and bonds.
• Dangerous or hazardous materials. These include items considered to be inflammable, explosive, corrosive, toxic, magnetic, radioactive, biohazards, pressurised containers etc.
• Live animals, e.g. cattle, sheep, pigs, chinchillas, ocelots or the Reticulated Python of South East Asia.
• Perishable items.
• Counterfeit or pirated goods or materials.
• Narcotics; illegal drugs.
• Human remains.
• Pornography.
• Dry ice.
• Jewellery; including watches, rings, necklaces, pendants or brooches.
• Perfume and other similar alcohol-based products.
• Passports (by special arrangement only).
• Weapons or items that may be construed as lethal. These include guns, knives, swords, daggers, replicas or otherwise.

In addition to this list, other restrictions may apply depending on the destination country. For example, it is not advisable to send alcohol to the majority of Muslim countries or to the U.S.A., as you will encounter problems.

If you have any questions regarding possible restrictions or prohibitions, we advise that you either contact our Customer Services Team or liaise with the proper Customs Authorities in the relevant country to ensure that your goods will be allowed entry.

If you require further assistance or have any questions, our customer service team will be more than happy to help you.