Prohibited & Ristricted Items

The following items are strictly prohibited from being shipped in parcels from the country of origin of the shopping to any international destination. Sending such items may result in delays, confiscation, fines, or legal action.

🔥 Dangerous & Hazardous Goods

Explosives (fireworks, flares, ammunition)
Compressed gases (butane, propane, CO₂ cartridges)
Flammable liquids or solids (paints, solvents, matches)
Toxic, corrosive, or radioactive materials
Oxidising agents and organic peroxides
Dry ice (solid CO₂)

🧴 Restricted Chemicals & Substances

Acids, bleach, or other corrosives
Pesticides, herbicides, or insecticides
Industrial chemicals or laboratory reagents
Narcotics or controlled drugs (including cannabis or CBD with THC)

🧨 Weapons & Related Items

Firearms (including replicas, air rifles, BB guns)
Ammunition or weapon parts
Knives (combat, flick knives, or illegal blades)
Self-defence items (tasers, pepper spray)

🛑 Illegal or Restricted Goods

Counterfeit or pirated goods
Stolen items
Human remains or ashes
Pornographic material (where restricted)

🚫 Financial & Identity Instruments

Cash or currency
Credit/debit cards
Cheques, bonds, or money orders
Passports, ID cards, or personal documents

🥫 Food & Perishables

Fresh fruit, vegetables, or meat
Dairy products and items requiring refrigeration
Unlabeled or homemade food items
Alcoholic beverages (without prior customs clearance)

🐾 Animals & Living Organisms

Live animals or insects
Animal remains or taxidermy
Biological samples or tissues

🎰 Other Prohibited Items

Lottery tickets, betting slips, or gambling-related materials
Aerosols and pressurised cans (e.g. deodorant, spray paint)
Lithium batteries not installed in a device
Items with strong magnetic fields
Vape products or e-cigarettes (in some countries)

📍 Notes:

This list is not exhaustive. Specific destination countries may have additional import restrictions.
It is the sender's responsibility to check the rules for both UK export and the import country.
Shipping prohibited items can result in loss of parcel, customs seizure, or legal consequences.

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