Shipping-Restricted items list
Introduction
We mentioned in a later post earlier, about shipping-prohibited vs shipping-restricted items differences. Subsequently, in this post we are going to elaborate more on the restricted items.
Restricted Items – U.S. Export
The following items list is the a general shipping-restricted list. The items in this list may be shipped by couriers to countries outside the United States. However, if the service is allowed, it will be under strict conditions and related to which countries the parcels are shipped.
Restricted items reference to UPS:
- Alcoholic beverages*
- Animal products, non-domesticated (e.g. mother of pearl inlay, snakeskin watchband)
- Articles of unusual value
- Biological substances, Category B and exempt human or animal specimens
- Dangerous goods
- Electronic cigarettes
- Firearms and weapons
- Furs
- Gold or other precious metals
- Industrial diamonds
- Live animals (e.g. fish, insects, and reptiles)
- Loose precious stones
- Jewelry
- Perishables
- Personal effects
- Plants
- Pornographic materials
- Seeds
- Tobacco
The following items may be shipped but under conditions of specific quantities, size and/or value:
- Dangerous goods
- Magnets
Restricted items reference to FedEx
As there are certain items have regulatory, hazard, safety or other considerations. Those commodities require approvals from: regulatory compliance, risk management and legal departments prior to handling. Hence, transactions involving these commodities are restricted, regardless of origin or destination.
additionally Fedex have a great tool per country showing the items which are restricted. You can browse their page from this link; select your country from the list and it show you the items which are restricted and requires a special permission from your country
Restricted items reference to USPS
When you mail a letter or a package, you must follow U.S. and USPS® guidelines. Learn what things you can and can’t send in the U.S. mail:
- Some items are prohibited (completely forbidden).
- Some are restricted (allowed under certain conditions).
- Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) might be prohibited or restricted.
Conclusion
In conclusion, in bareed.us, we are trying to keep our customers always updated. We would like to refer you to our prohibited items list . The list is showing in the general prohibited items, either banned from export by USA Authorities or by the courier companies. Also we encourage you to refer to the prohibited items list for more information on the general items you need to avoid buying.