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Possible Items That May Be Prohibited By Courier Services

If you need to get something sent using one of the many courier services that are available these days, you need to check the item can actually be sent. It is important to note that there will likely be a wide range of items that a lot of courier companies will refuse to send through their delivery system. You may find that different companies will have different items on their prohibited list so it is always wise to ask them before sending anything that could be on their list. Any of the following items being sent could possibly result in prosecution, heavy fines and/or imprisonment.

Animal skins / Furs / Any Animal Parts / Ivory and ivory products.

Banderols/ Tax Stickers.

Box with Hazardous label - Items sent with a Hazardous label attached will be classed as such. Do not re-use old hazardous boxes.

Dangerous goods - eg Explosives / Fireworks / Radioactive Materials / Deactivated or Replica Weapons and Munitions / Firearms / Swords / Knives / Weapons.

Engines / Generators / Gearboxes or any part containing or having contained oil/petrol unless flushed through.

Fire Extinguishers / Life Jackets.

Food items (USA & Canada).

Goods moving under ATA Carnet and all temporary exports and imports; goods moving under FCR, FCT and CAD (Cash Against Document).

Hazardous materials eg Aerosols / Paint / Adhesives / Chemicals / Flammable resins, solvents, liquids / Compressed Air / Items containing any gases.

Household goods containing flammable or corrosive liquids, such as oven or drain cleaners.

Liquids / Adhesives / Paint (NO WINE, CHAMPAGNE, BEER any liquids).

Live animals, Fish, Birds.

Human remains, ashes.

Magnets or items containing ferro-magnetic material .

Money, Keys, Negotiable items / Payment cards /Vouchers /Event Tickets .

Pornographic materials.

Tobacco and tobacco products / Drugs / Medicines.

Wet or Lithium Batteries (Not including Dry Cell).

As long as you check with the company you have selected with to carry out the courier services then you will be fine but as a guide, it is best not to attempt to send any of the above items through a normal courier. If you do have any of the items listed that need to be sent you should look into using a specialist courier that is prepared to ship them for you.

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