What can and cannot be sent through shipping services to the USA?
Here is a comprehensive list of items prohibited for shipment to the United States, highlighting various restrictions applicable to both national and international deliveries.
Here is a comprehensive list of items prohibited for shipment to the United States, highlighting various restrictions applicable to both national and international deliveries.
Numerous items are universally restricted by shipping companies and agencies for transport. This guide focuses primarily on international shipments, with particular emphasis on those destined for the United States:
All types of explosives are strictly prohibited. This category includes:
The shipment of any type of compressed gas is forbidden. These include:
The transportation of any flammable liquid substance is prohibited, including:
These include:
Includes projectiles, ammunition, or any associated firearm elements.
Transport of knives or similar items categorized as weapons is prohibited (including cutters).
The shipment of animals, both living and dead (including taxidermied), is not allowed.
Any alkaloid compound, narcotics, or marijuana is strictly prohibited.
It's important to note that beyond the regulations established for international shipping, each country, including the United States, has its own set of prohibitions, rules, and standards. The U.S. has extensive restrictions ranging from dairy products to unprocessed foods and strictly prohibits the entry of food requiring refrigeration.
Considering all these factors is crucial as non-compliance can lead to your shipment being blocked and possibly trigger an investigation into why these items are being sent. For more information about restrictions in other countries, it is recommended to consult the official webpage about Universal Postal Service Standards.
For more information about restrictions in other countries, it is recommended to consult the official webpage about Universal Postal Service Standards.