Records 401–800 — Mailing and air-carriage restrictions by item category

Records 401 to 800 of 3,204. Each links to its own page, which carries the source URL and the quoted line that states the value.

• Copper based pesticides, liquid, toxic, flammable, flashpoint not less than 23° C · USPS · IIICopper based pesticides, liquid, toxic, flammable, flashpoint not less than 23° C 6.1 UN3009 III 6A 6A
• Copper based pesticides, solid, toxic · USPS · IIICopper based pesticides, solid, toxic 6.1 UN2775 III 6A 6A
• Corrosive liquids, toxic, n.o.s. · USPS · IIICorrosive liquids, toxic, n.o.s. 8 UN2922 III 8A 8A
• Corrosive solids, toxic, n.o.s. · USPS · IIICorrosive solids, toxic, n.o.s. 8 UN2923 III 8A 8A
• Coumarin derivative pesticides, liquid, toxic · USPS · IIICoumarin derivative pesticides, liquid, toxic 6.1 UN3026 III 6A 6A
• Coumarin derivative pesticides, liquid, toxic, flammable, flashpoint not less than 23° C · USPS · IIICoumarin derivative pesticides, liquid, toxic, flammable, flashpoint not less than 23° C 6.1 UN3025 III 6A 6A
• Coumarin derivative pesticides, solid, toxic · USPS · IIICoumarin derivative pesticides, solid, toxic 6.1 UN3027 III 6A 6A
• Cupriethylenediamine solution · USPS · IIICupriethylenediamine solution 8 UN1761 III 8A 8A
• Cyanide solutions, n.o.s. · USPS · IIICyanide solutions, n.o.s. 6.1 UN1935 III 6A 6A
• Cyanides, inorganic, solid, n.o.s. · USPS · IIICyanides, inorganic, solid, n.o.s. 6.1 UN1588 III 6A 6A
• Disinfectants, liquid, toxic, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIDisinfectants, liquid, toxic, n.o.s. 6.1 UN3142 III 6A 6A
• Disinfectants, solid, toxic, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIDisinfectants, solid, toxic, n.o.s. 6.1 UN1601 III 6A 6A
• Dyes, liquid, toxic, n.o.s. or Dye intermediates, liquid, toxic, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIDyes, liquid, toxic, n.o.s. or Dye intermediates, liquid, toxic, n.o.s. 6.1 UN1602 III 6A 6A
• Dyes, solid, toxic, n.o.s. or Dye intermediates, solid, toxic, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIDyes, solid, toxic, n.o.s. or Dye intermediates, solid, toxic, n.o.s. 6.1 UN3143 III 6A 6A
• Flammable liquids, corrosive, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIFlammable liquids, corrosive, n.o.s. 3 UN2924 III Prohibited 3A
• Flammable liquids, toxic, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIFlammable liquids, toxic, n.o.s. 3 UN1992 III Prohibited 3A
• Flammable solids, corrosive, organic, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIFlammable solids, corrosive, organic, n.o.s. 4.1 UN2925 III Prohibited 4A
• Flammable solids, toxic, organic, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIFlammable solids, toxic, organic, n.o.s. 4.1 UN2926 III Prohibited 4A
• Hexamethylenediamine solution · USPS · IIIHexamethylenediamine solution 8 UN1783 III 8A 8A
• Hydrogendifluoride solutions, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIHydrogendifluoride solutions, n.o.s. 8 UN3471 III Prohibited 8A
• Hydrogendifluorides, n.o.s. solid · USPS · IIIHydrogendifluorides, n.o.s. solid 8 UN1740 III 8A 8A
• Hydrogendifluorides, n.o.s. solutions · USPS · IIIHydrogendifluorides, n.o.s. solutions 8 UN3471 III 8A 8A
• Isocyanates, toxic, n.o.s. or Isocyanate solutions, toxic, n.o.s. flashpoint more than 61° C and boiling point less than 300° C · USPS · IIIIsocyanates, toxic, n.o.s. or Isocyanate solutions, toxic, n.o.s. flashpoint more than 61° C and boiling point less than 300° C 6.1 UN2206 III 6A 6A
• Lead phosphite, dibasic · USPS · IIILead phosphite, dibasic 4.1 UN2989 III Prohibited 4A
• Medicine, liquid, flammable, toxic, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIMedicine, liquid, flammable, toxic, n.o.s. 3 UN3248 III Prohibited 3A
• Mercaptans, liquid, flammable, toxic, n.o.s. or Mercaptan mixtures, liquid, flammable, toxic, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIMercaptans, liquid, flammable, toxic, n.o.s. or Mercaptan mixtures, liquid, flammable, toxic, n.o.s. 3 UN1228 III Prohibited 3A
• Mercury based pesticides, liquid, toxic, flammable, flashpoint not less than 23° C · USPS · IIIMercury based pesticides, liquid, toxic, flammable, flashpoint not less than 23° C 6.1 UN3011 III 6A 6A
• Mercury compounds, liquid, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIMercury compounds, liquid, n.o.s. 6.1 UN2024 III 6A 6A
• Mercury compounds, solid, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIMercury compounds, solid, n.o.s. 6.1 UN2025 III 6A 6A
• Mercurybasedpesticides,liquid, toxic · USPS · IIIMercurybasedpesticides,liquid, toxic 6.1 UN3012 III 6A 6A
• Mercurybasedpesticides,solid, toxic · USPS · IIIMercurybasedpesticides,solid, toxic 6.1 UN2777 III 6A 6A
• Metal carbonyls, liquid, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIMetal carbonyls, liquid, n.o.s. 6.1 UN3281 III 6A 6A
• Metal carbonyls, solid, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIMetal carbonyls, solid, n.o.s. 6.1 UN3466 III 6A 6A
• Metal catalyst, dry · USPS · IIIMetal catalyst, dry 4.2 UN2881 III Prohibited 4A
• Nicotine compounds, liquid, n.o.s. or Nicotine preparations, liquid, n.o.s. · USPS · IIINicotine compounds, liquid, n.o.s. or Nicotine preparations, liquid, n.o.s. 6.1 UN3144 III 6A 6A
• Nicotine compounds, solid, n.o.s. or Nicotine preparations, solid, n.o.s. · USPS · IIINicotine compounds, solid, n.o.s. or Nicotine preparations, solid, n.o.s. 6.1 UN1655 III 6A 6A
• Nitriles, toxic, liquid, n.o.s. · USPS · IIINitriles, toxic, liquid, n.o.s. 6.1 UN3276 III 6A 6A
• Nitriles, toxic, solid, n.o.s. · USPS · IIINitriles, toxic, solid, n.o.s. 6.1 UN3439 III 6A 6A
• Organoarsenic compound, liquid, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIOrganoarsenic compound, liquid, n.o.s. 6.1 UN3280 III 6A 6A
• Organochlorine pesticide, liquid, toxic · USPS · IIIOrganochlorine pesticide, liquid, toxic 6.1 UN2996 III 6A 6A
• Organochlorine pesticides, liquid, toxic, flammable, flashpoint not less than 23° C · USPS · IIIOrganochlorine pesticides, liquid, toxic, flammable, flashpoint not less than 23° C 6.1 UN2995 III 6A 6A
• Organochlorine pesticides, solid, toxic · USPS · IIIOrganochlorine pesticides, solid, toxic 6.1 UN2761 III 6A 6A
• Organometallic compound, toxic, liquid, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIOrganometallic compound, toxic, liquid, n.o.s. 6.1 UN3282 III 6A 6A
• Organometallic compound, toxic, solid, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIOrganometallic compound, toxic, solid, n.o.s. 6.1 UN3467 III 6A 6A
• Organophosphorus compound, toxic, liquid, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIOrganophosphorus compound, toxic, liquid, n.o.s. 6.1 UN3278 III 6A 6A
• Organophosphorus compound, toxic, solid, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIOrganophosphorus compound, toxic, solid, n.o.s. 6.1 UN3464 III 6A 6A
• Organophosphorus pesticides, liquid, toxic · USPS · IIIOrganophosphorus pesticides, liquid, toxic 6.1 UN3018 III 6A 6A
• Organophosphorus pesticides, solid, toxic · USPS · IIIOrganophosphorus pesticides, solid, toxic 6.1 UN2783 III 6A 6A
• Organophosphoruspesticides,liquid, toxic, flammable, flashpoint not less than 23° C · USPS · IIIOrganophosphoruspesticides,liquid, toxic, flammable, flashpoint not less than 23° C 6.1 UN3017 III 6A 6A
• Organotin compounds, solid, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIOrganotin compounds, solid, n.o.s. 6.1 UN3146 III 6A 6A
• Organotin pesticides, liquid, toxic · USPS · IIIOrganotin pesticides, liquid, toxic 6.1 UN3020 III 6A 6A
• Organotin pesticides, liquid, toxic, flammable, flashpoint not less than 23° C · USPS · IIIOrganotin pesticides, liquid, toxic, flammable, flashpoint not less than 23° C 6.1 UN3019 III 6A 6A
• Organotin pesticides, solid, toxic · USPS · IIIOrganotin pesticides, solid, toxic 6.1 UN2786 III 6A 6A
• Oxidizing liquid, corrosive, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIOxidizing liquid, corrosive, n.o.s. 5.1 UN3098 III 5A 5A
• Oxidizing liquid, toxic, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIOxidizing liquid, toxic, n.o.s. 5.1 UN3099 III 5A 5A
• Oxidizing solid, corrosive, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIOxidizing solid, corrosive, n.o.s. 5.1 UN3085 III 5A 5A
• Oxidizing solid, toxic, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIOxidizing solid, toxic, n.o.s. 5.1 UN3087 III 5A 5A
• Paint, flammable, corrosive (including paint, lacquer, enamel, stain, shellac, varnish, polish, liquid filler and liquid lacquer base) · USPS · IIIPaint, flammable, corrosive (including paint, lacquer, enamel, stain, shellac, varnish, polish, liquid filler and liquid lacquer base) 3 UN3469 III Prohibited 3A
• Paint related material, flammable, corrosive (includingpaint thinningor reducing compound) · USPS · IIIPaint related material, flammable, corrosive (includingpaint thinningor reducing compound) 3 UN3469 III Prohibited 3A
• Peroxides, inorganic, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIPeroxides, inorganic, n.o.s. 5.1 UN1483 III 5A 5A
• Pesticides, liquid, toxic, flammable, flashpoint not less than 23° C · USPS · IIIPesticides, liquid, toxic, flammable, flashpoint not less than 23° C 6.1 UN2903 III 6A 6A
• Pesticides, liquid, toxic, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIPesticides, liquid, toxic, n.o.s. 6.1 UN2902 III 6A 6A
• Pesticides, solid, toxic, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIPesticides, solid, toxic, n.o.s. 6.1 UN2588 III 6A 6A
• Phenol solutions · USPS · IIIPhenol solutions 6.1 UN2821 III 6A 6A
• Phenyl urea pesticides, liquid, toxic · USPS · IIIPhenyl urea pesticides, liquid, toxic 6.1 UN3002 III 6A 6A
• Phenylmercuric compounds, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIPhenylmercuric compounds, n.o.s. 6.1 UN2026 III 6A 6A
• Selenium compound, liquid, n.o.s. · USPS · IIISelenium compound, liquid, n.o.s. 6.1 UN3440 III 6A 6A
• Selenium compound, solid, n.o.s. · USPS · IIISelenium compound, solid, n.o.s. 6.1 UN3283 III 6A 6A
• Sodium arsenite, aqueous solutions · USPS · IIISodium arsenite, aqueous solutions 6.1 UN1686 III 6A 6A
• Sodium cyanide, solution · USPS · IIISodium cyanide, solution 6.1 UN3414 III Prohibited 6A
• Sodium methylate solutions in alcohol · USPS · IIISodium methylate solutions in alcohol 3 UN1289 III Prohibited 3A
• Substituted nitrophenol pesticides, liquid, toxic · USPS · IIISubstituted nitrophenol pesticides, liquid, toxic 6.1 UN3014 III 6A 6A
• Substituted nitrophenol pesticides, liquid, toxic flammable flashpoint not less than 23° C · USPS · IIISubstituted nitrophenol pesticides, liquid, toxic flammable flashpoint not less than 23° C 6.1 UN3013 III 6A 6A
• Substituted nitrophenol pesticides, solid, toxic · USPS · IIISubstituted nitrophenol pesticides, solid, toxic 6.1 UN2779 III 6A 6A
• Tellurium compound, n.o.s. · USPS · IIITellurium compound, n.o.s. 6.1 UN3284 III 6A 6A
• Thiocarbamate pesticide, liquid, toxic · USPS · IIIThiocarbamate pesticide, liquid, toxic 6.1 UN3006 III 6A 6A
• Thiocarbamate pesticides, liquid, flammable, toxic, flashpoint not less than 23° C · USPS · IIIThiocarbamate pesticides, liquid, flammable, toxic, flashpoint not less than 23° C 6.1 UN3005 III 6A 6A
• Thiocarbamate pesticides, solid, toxic · USPS · IIIThiocarbamate pesticides, solid, toxic 6.1 UN2771 III 6A 6A
• Toxic liquid, inorganic, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIToxic liquid, inorganic, n.o.s. 6.1 UN3287 III 6A 6A
• Toxic, liquids, organic, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIToxic, liquids, organic, n.o.s. 6.1 UN2810 III 6A 6A
• Toxic solid, inorganic, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIToxic solid, inorganic, n.o.s. 6.1 UN3288 III 6A 6A
• Toxins, extracted from living sources, liquid, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIToxins, extracted from living sources, liquid, n.o.s. 6.1 UN3172 III 6A 6A
• Toxins, extracted from living sources, solid, n.o.s. · USPS · IIIToxins, extracted from living sources, solid, n.o.s. 6.1 UN3462 III 6A 6A
• Triazine pesticides, liquid, toxic · USPS · IIITriazine pesticides, liquid, toxic 6.1 UN2998 III 6A 6A
• Triazine pesticides, liquid, toxic, flammable, flashpoint not less than 23° C · USPS · IIITriazine pesticides, liquid, toxic, flammable, flashpoint not less than 23° C 6.1 UN2997 III 6A 6A
• Triazine pesticides, solid, toxic · USPS · IIITriazine pesticides, solid, toxic 6.1 UN2763 III 6A 6A
• Trimethylamine, aqueous solutions with not more than 50 percent trimethylamine by mass · USPS · IIITrimethylamine, aqueous solutions with not more than 50 percent trimethylamine by mass 3 UN1297 III Prohibited 3A
• Tris-(1-aziridinyl)phosphine oxide, solution · USPS · IIITris-(1-aziridinyl)phosphine oxide, solution 6.1 UN2501 III 6A 6A
• Zirconium suspended in a liquid · USPS · IIIZirconium suspended in a liquid 3 UN1308 III Prohibited 3A
• Animal furs and skinsThe fur and skin of endangered animals or fish; or goods made from them; such as jewellery; shoes; bags and belts are banned for trade import into the UK unless you have a valid pe
• Bladed items (knives, axes, swords, machetes, open razors)Bladed Items; including but not limited to, any knife blade, any kitchen knife (regardless of size or design), bread knives, knives that can be used for hobbies and trades, gardeni
• Bowel screening samplesUNITED KINGDOM GB P Bowel screening samples
• Commercial plant importsCommercial Plant Imports Check restrictions with DEFRA
• Cultural goods (works of art, antiques, collectors' items)Licences may be required on works of art such as paintings; scultures; statues; antiques and collectors items
• Dairy produce, birds' eggs, natural honey and edible products of animal originMilks and milk product for human consumption; eggos and egg products; apiculture products (eg honey); processed animal protein for human consumption gelatin lard and fats are subje
• E-cigarettes (inbound to the UK)Each package must contain no more than two assembled e-cigarettes and should be securely packed to prevent movement in the outer packaging.
• Endangered species, dead (stuffed specimens, ivory, caviar, bones, furs, plumage)Endangered species - dead (eg stuffed) - this includes parts or derivatives of these specifies such as blood; vory; caviar; bones; teetch; furs; timber; plumage and leather goods.
• Feed and food imports, including oil seedsFeed and Food imports - including oil seeds Imports are controlled by the Food Standard Agency (FSA)
• Sharp or pointed items (inbound to the UK)Folding pocket knives where the cutting edge of its blade does not exceed 3 inches (7.62cm) or razor blades permanently enclosed in a cartridge or housing where less than 2mm is ex
• Vaccines (inbound to the UK)May only be sent by; or at the specific request of a qualified medical practitioner; registered dental practitioner; vertinary surgeon; registered nurse or a recognised laboratory
• Worked ivory, bone, tortoiseshell, horn, antlers and mother of pearlWorked ivory; bone; tortoiseshell; horn; antlers; mother of pearl and other animal carving material and articles of these materials (including articles obtained by moulding; works
• Biologics (vaccines, blood and blood components, antitoxins, human tissues)Biologics Biologic & Licensed In-Vivo & In-Vitro Diagnostics; Allergenic Products; Antitoxins & Antivenins; Bacterial Vaccines/Antigens; Blood & Blood Components
• Cosmetics (fragrances, makeup, hair and skin preparations)Cosmetics Baby Products; Bath Preparations; Eye Makeup Products; Fragrance Preparations (perfumes; colognes)
• Cultural artifacts (pre-Columbian sculpture, archaeological and ecclesiastic objects)Importation of items such as those listed above is permitted only when an export permit issued by the country of origin where such items were first found accompanies them.
• Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (e-cigarettes, vape pens, parts, liquids and accessories)Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems are defined as any electronic device that, through an aerosolized solution, delivers nicotine, flavor, or any other substance to the user inhal
• Human and animal drugs (other than antibiotics)Human and Animal Drugs (other than Antibiotics) Human Drugs; Animal Drugs
• Tobacco products (cigarettes and smokeless tobacco)Regardless of quantity; cigarettes (including roll-your-own tobacco) and smokeless tobacco are prohibited in any type of international mail into the United States.
• Aerosols for toiletry or medicinal purposesPackaging guidelines: Valves must be protected to prevent inadvertent release of the contents. Volume per item must not exceed 500ml. No more than two items in any one parcel, tigh
• Alcoholic beverages more than 24% but not more than 70% ABVPackaging guidelines: Volume must not exceed 1 litre per item. No more than two items in any one parcel. Wrap in polythene and seal with tape. Surround with absorbent material and
• Articles infringing trade mark or copyrightArticles infringing trade mark or copyright are prohibited
• Balloons filled with non-flammable gasesRoyal Mail - Balloons filled with non-flammable gases are not allowed on International Airmail routes. For UK destinations, balloons filled with non-flammable gases are permitted b
• Biological substances (diagnostic specimens)Packaging guidelines: The total sample volume/mass in any parcel must not exceed 50ml/50g. All biological substances must be posted in packaging that complies with Packaging Instru
• Bladed itemsRoyal Mail: cannot be sent via a Post Office counter. Visit www.royalmail.com for full details including how restricted items can be sent. Parcelforce Worldwide: Prohibited from al
• Christmas crackersParcelforce Worldwide and BFPO - Christmas crackers are prohibited Royal Mail - Christmas crackers can only be sent in their complete made-up form and in their original retail pack
• DNA samples (saliva swabs and samples)DNA Samples (limited to saliva swabs and samples) Packaging guidelines: Can only be returned in supplier provided packaging,
• E-cigarettes (vapes) with nicotine concentrates of 5% or lessE-Cigs - Electronic cigarettes - (Vape) containing nicotine concentrates of 5% or less can be sent with Royal Mail. This is because the e-liquid at this percentage is not classifie
• Electronic devices connected to lithium batteriesPackaging guidelines: Each parcel must contain no more than four cells or two batteries installed in a device. For lithium ion/polymer batteries the Watt-hour rating must not excee
• Electronic devices sent with lithium batteries (battery not connected)The maximum number of lithium batteries allowed in each parcel is the minimum number required to power the device plus two spares. For lithium ion/polymer batteries the Watt-hour r
• Environmentally hazardous substancesPackaging Guidelines: Samples must not exceed 5litres/5kgs. Pack in a leak proof or sift proof inner and protect by cushioning material in rigid outer packaging.
• Financial documents (money, banker's drafts, cheques, bonds, securities)any financial documents (money, banker's drafts, Cheques, dividends, binds securities etc.) which can be exchanged themselves or with any other document, for money goods or service
• Firearms classified as weapons of war (Section 5) and ammunitionFirearms and their component parts classified as weapons of war (e.g. Section 5 firearms), ammunition of any kind and firearms prohibited under the Firearms Acts l968-l997 may not
• Food (fish, meat, vegetables and fruit)Fish, meat, vegetables and fruit may be sent through the post but they should be packed to withstand a journey of up to two days and must be sent by a guaranteed next day service a
• Fraudulent articles (fictitious or reused postage)Items bearing fictitious postage stamp or franking machine impression. Any item on which there is a stamp or franking machine impression which has been previously used to pre-pay a
• Hoverboards (self-balancing, mono-wheel, stand-up, unicycle or electric skateboards)Hoverboards (including any type of rechargeable battery-powered: self-balancing, mono-wheel, stand-up, unicycle or electric skateboard
• Human or animal ashesHuman or animal ashes can only be sent using a Royal Mail service and must not exceed 50g in weight. These items are prohibited by Parcelforce Worldwide.
• Human or animal samplesPackaging Guidelines: the total sample volume/mass in any parcel must not exceed 1kg. Solids only can be sent. All human or animal samples must be posted in packaging that complies
• Indecent, obscene or offensive articlesIndecent or obscene communications, prints, photographs, books or other articles, and parcels bearing grossly offensive, indecent or obscene words, marks or designs are prohibited.
• Liquids over 1 litre (not classified as dangerous goods)Liquids over 1 litre (containing liquids not classified as dangerous goods) Packaging guidelines: Items must be securely closed and placed in a leak-proof liner, such as a sealed p
• Live creatures, insects and invertebratesLive animals and reptiles are prohibited, as are any creatures or insects classified as dangerous within the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 (including certain venomous spiders).
• Magnetised material (counter guidance threshold)Magnetised material (with a field strength of 0.418A/metre or more at a distance of 4.6 metres from the outside of the package)
• Misleading endorsementsMisleading Endorsements - Items must not bear words, marks or designs which are unauthorized and which may reasonably lead the recipient to believe that the parcel has been sent by
• Nail varnish, polish or gel (counter guidance)Nail varnish, polish or gel Packaging guidelines: Volume per item must not exceed 30ml. No more than four items in any one parcel.
• New wet, non-spillable batteries (sealed lead acid, absorbed glass mat, gel cell)Packaging guidelines: No more than one battery in any one parcel. Maximum weight 1.5kg. Item must be protected against short circuit (by insulation of exposed terminals) and secure
• Passports and other official forms of identificationThese must be classified as Proof of Identity and shown clearly on the relevant customs declaration.
• Perfumes and aftershaves (counter guidance)Perfumes and aftershaves (including eau de parfum and eau de toilette) Packaging guidelines: Volume per item must not exceed 150ml. No more than four items in any one parcel.
• Power banksPower Banks, Power banks are a small device containing a lithium battery used as a type of spare/portable charging device for electronic items. They are therefore classed as lithiu
• Prescription medicines (non-toxic, non-flammable, including asthma inhalers)If the customer is insistent, please advise them that the parcel must have a copy of the prescription visible on the outside of the parcel. If a prescription is not attached, no co
• Prescription medicines (toxic or flammable) sent for scientific or medical purposesInner packaging can be blister packs of tablets or capsules of liquid (each pack not to exceed 50ml/50g per tablet/capsule), or small bottles of liquid up to 50ml. Net quantity in
• Sharp objects (scissors, blades, needles, syringes, chisels, saws, fishing hooks)Packaging guidelines Items must present no risk to employees, other postal items or recipients. Wrap heavy cardboard around sharp edges and points, strong enough to ensure that the
• Valuable items (coins, banknotes, precious metals, jewels)Gold or silver whether manufactured or not and other precious stones, jewels and other valuables must be sent using one of the International Tracked and Signature services where ap
• Water-based paints, wood varnishes and enamels (counter guidance)Water-based paints, wood varnishes and enamels International & UK - Allowed in the mail, see restrictions and packaging guidelines below: Volume per item should not exceed 150ml.
• Weapons (items made or adapted to cause injury)Includes items made for the sole purpose of causing injury to a person, items adapted for use to cause injury to a person, and any item intended by the person sending or receiving
• Aerosols for any other purpose (including spray paints, lacquers, solvents, air fresheners, oven cleaners, etc) · Royal Mail / Post OfficeAerosols for any other purpose (including spray paints, lacquers, solvents, air fresheners, oven cleaners, etc) International – not allowed in the mail UK – not allowed in the mail
• Aerosols for toiletry or medicinal purposes (including deodorants, body sprays, hair sprays, shaving and hair removal creams and medicinal aerosols for prevention or cure such as flea sprays) - for asthma inhalers see Prescription medicines · Royal Mail / Post OfficeAerosols Aerosols for toiletry or medicinal purposes (including deodorants, body sprays, hair sprays, shaving and hair removal creams and medicinal aerosols for prevention or cure
• Alcoholic beverages and liquids containing less than 24% alcohol by volume (ABV) (including beer, lager, wine and champagne) · Royal Mail / Post OfficeAlcoholic beverages and liquids containing less than 24% alcohol by volume (ABV) (including beer, lager, wine and champagne) UK & International – allowed in the mail, with restrict
• Alcoholic beverages and liquids containing more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume (ABV) (eg gin, rum, vodka, whisky) · Royal Mail / Post OfficeAlcoholic beverages and liquids containing more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume (ABV) (eg gin, rum, vodka, whisky) International – not allowed in the mail UK – all
• Alcoholic beverages and liquids containing more than 70% alcohol by volume (ABV) · Royal Mail / Post OfficeAlcoholic beverages Alcoholic beverages and liquids containing more than 70% alcohol by volume (ABV) International – not allowed in the mail UK – not allowed in the mail
• Ammunition · Royal Mail / Post OfficeAmmunition (excluding lead pellets and other airgun and airsoft projectiles) International – not allowed in the mail UK – not allowed in the mail
• Asbestos · Royal Mail / Post OfficeAsbestos International – not allowed in the mail UK – not allowed in the mail (except when sent as a sample fixed in a resin, plastic or glass matrix), prohibited from Parcelforce
• Balloons filled with non-flammable gases · Royal Mail / Post OfficeBalloons filled with non-flammable gases International – not allowed in the mail UK – allowed in the mail, with restrictions and packaging guidelines below: Must be clearly marked
• Batteries – new wet, non-spillable (eg sealed lead acid batteries, absorbed glass mat and gel cell batteries) · Royal Mail / Post OfficeBatteries – new wet, non-spillable (eg sealed lead acid batteries, absorbed glass mat and gel cell batteries) International – not allowed in the mail UK – allowed in the mail, with
• Batteries, specifically new alkaline metal, nickel metal hydride (NiMH), nickel cadmium (NiCd), zinc-air and zinc chloride including: D, C, 9V, AA, AAA and AAAA alkaline batteries · Royal Mail / Post OfficeBatteries, specifically new alkaline metal, nickel metal hydride (NiMH), nickel cadmium (NiCd), zinc-air and zinc chloride including: D, C, 9V, AA, AAA and AAAA alkaline batteries
• Batteries, specifically new and used lithium batteries when not sent with or connected to an electronic device (including power banks) · Royal Mail / Post OfficeBatteries, specifically new and used lithium batteries when not sent with or connected to an electronic device (including power banks) International – not allowed in the mail UK –
• Batteries that are classified as dangerous goods and certain used batteries (including wet spillable lead acid/lead alkaline batteries [such as car batteries], used alkaline metal, nickel metal hydride [NiMH], nickel cadmium [NiCd], zinc-air batteries, solo lithium batteries, power banks and damaged batteries of any type) · Royal Mail / Post OfficeBatteries Not connected to or posted with the device it is intended to power Batteries that are classified as dangerous goods and certain used batteries (including wet spillable le
• Biological substances (Category B) · Royal Mail / Post OfficeBiological substances (Category B) (diagnostic specimens including urine, blood, faeces and animal remains) International – not allowed in the mail UK – allowed in the mail, with r
• Bladed items · Royal Mail / Post OfficeBladed items Bladed articles and bladed products as defined by the Offensive Weapons Act 2019, including but not limited to, any knife (including a folding pocket knife), any knife
• Car parts · Royal Mail / Post OfficeCar parts Car parts, panels, doors, bumpers and bonnets are prohibited using Parcelforce Worldwide services. Other car parts are acceptable as long as Parcelforce Worldwide packagi
• Christmas crackers · Royal Mail / Post OfficeChristmas crackers UK & International – allowed in the mail, with restrictions and packaging guidelines below: Crackers can only be sent in their complete made-up form and in their
• Clinical and medical waste · Royal Mail / Post OfficeClinical and medical waste (eg contaminated dressings, bandages and needles) International – not allowed in the mail UK – not allowed in the mail
• Controlled drugs and narcotics · Royal Mail / Post OfficeControlled drugs and narcotics (such as cannabis, cocaine, heroin, LSD, opium, amyl nitrate and all non-prescription controlled drugs) International – not allowed in the mail UK –
• Corrosives · Royal Mail / Post OfficeCorrosives (including aluminium chloride, caustic soda, corrosive cleaning fluid, dyes, acids, corrosive paint and rust removers, mercury and gallium metal) International – not all
• Counterfeit currency, bank notes and postage stamps · Royal Mail / Post OfficeCounterfeit currency, bank notes and postage stamps (except copies of old denominations, which are now obsolete and worthless except for collectable value and cannot be passed as t
• Dry ice · Royal Mail / Post OfficeDry ice (for example UN1845 when used as a coolant for UN3373 or for other perishable items) International – not allowed in the mail UK – not allowed in the mail
• Electronic devices connected to lithium batteries (including mobile phones, digital cameras, etc) where the battery is connected to the device · Royal Mail / Post OfficeElectronic devices connected to lithium batteries (including mobile phones, digital cameras, etc) where the battery is connected to the device UK & International – allowed in the m
• Electronic devices sent with lithium batteries (including mobile phones, digital cameras, etc) where the battery is not connected to the device · Royal Mail / Post OfficeElectronic devices sent with or connected to lithium batteries (including mobile phones, digital cameras, etc) Electronic devices sent with lithium batteries (including mobile phon
• Electronic devices sent with new alkaline metal, nickel metal hydride (NiMH) or nickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries where the battery is not connected to the device · Royal Mail / Post OfficeElectronic devices sent with new alkaline metal, nickel metal hydride (NiMH) or nickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries where the battery is not connected to the device UK & International
• Environmental waste · Royal Mail / Post OfficeEnvironmental waste (including used batteries and used engine oil) International – not allowed in the mail UK – not allowed in the mail
• Environmentally hazardous substances · Royal Mail / Post OfficeEnvironmentally hazardous substances International – not allowed in the mail UK – allowed in the mail, see restrictions and packaging guidelines below: Samples must not exceed 5lit
• Explosives · Royal Mail / Post OfficeExplosives (including fireworks, flares, blasting caps, party poppers, Christmas cracker snaps) Any chemical compound, mixture or device capable of producing an explosive or pyrote
• Flammable liquids · Royal Mail / Post OfficeFlammable liquids (including petroleum, lighter fluid, certain adhesives, solvent based paints, wood varnish, enamels, acetone and all nail varnish removers) This includes mixtures
• Flammable solids · Royal Mail / Post OfficeFlammable solids (including magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, zinc powder, sparklers and fire lighters) Solid materials which are liable to cause fire by friction, absorpt
• Frozen water · Royal Mail / Post OfficeFrozen water (including packs of ice) International – not allowed in the mail UK – not allowed in the mail
• Gases, including flammable, non-flammable, toxic and compressed gases · Royal Mail / Post OfficeGases, including flammable, non-flammable, toxic and compressed gases (including flammable, non-flammable, toxic and compressed gases, new or used and empty gas cylinders, ethane,
• Goods made in foreign prisons · Royal Mail / Post OfficeGoods made in foreign prisons (except those imported for a non-commercial purpose, of a kind not manufactured in the UK, or those in transit) International – not allowed in the mai
• Guns for sporting use · Royal Mail / Post OfficeGuns for sporting use International – allowed in the mail, see restrictions and packaging guidelines below: Guns intended for sporting purposes – including Section 1 and Section 2
• Human or animal ashes · Royal Mail / Post OfficeHuman or animal ashes UK & International – allowed in the mail, see restrictions and packaging guidelines below: Volume per item must not exceed 50g Ashes must be placed in a sift-
• Lighters and refills containing flammable liquid or gas · Royal Mail / Post OfficeLighters and refills containing flammable liquid or gas (including used butane, petrol cigar and cigarette lighters) International – not allowed in the mail UK – not allowed in the
• Lighters – empty, new or unused · Royal Mail / Post OfficeLighters – empty, new or unused UK & International – allowed in the mail, see restrictions and packaging guidelines below: Must be unopened and in their original retail packaging T
• Liquids over 1 litre · Royal Mail / Post OfficeLiquids not classified as dangerous goods Liquids over 1 litre International – not allowed in the mail UK – allowed in the mail, see restrictions and packaging guidelines below: It
• Liquids under 1 litre · Royal Mail / Post OfficeLiquids under 1 litre UK & International – allowed in the mail, see restrictions and packaging guidelines below: Items must be securely closed and placed in a leak-proof inner line
• Live creatures, insects and invertebrates · Royal Mail / Post OfficeLive creatures, insects and invertebrates (including bees, caterpillars, cockroaches, crickets, destroyers of noxious pests, earthworms, leeches and other parasites, lugworms, magg
• Lottery tickets · Royal Mail / Post OfficeLottery tickets International – not allowed in the mail UK – not allowed in the mail (except UK lottery tickets)
• Magnetised material with a field strength of 0.418A/metre or less at a distance of 4.6 metres from the outside of the package · Royal Mail / Post OfficeMagnetised material with a field strength of 0.418A/metre or less at a distance of 4.6 metres from the outside of the package UK & International – allowed in the mail, see packagin
• Magnetised material with a field strength of 0.418A/metre or more at a distance of 4.6 metres from the outside of the package · Royal Mail / Post OfficeMagnetised material Magnetised material with a field strength of 0.418A/metre or more at a distance of 4.6 metres from the outside of the package International – not allowed in the
• Matches · Royal Mail / Post OfficeMatches (including safety matches and windproof matches) International – not allowed in the mail UK – not allowed in the mail
• Nail varnish, polish or gel · Royal Mail / Post OfficeNail varnish, polish or gel (solvent and water-based) International – not allowed in the mail UK – allowed in the mail, see restrictions and packaging guidelines below: Volume per
• Obscene publications and unlawful indecent images · Royal Mail / Post OfficeObscene publications and unlawful indecent images Including obscene or extreme pornography as detailed in Part 5 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008, and indecent phot
• Oxidising materials or organic peroxides · Royal Mail / Post OfficeOxidising materials or organic peroxides (including disinfectants, nitrates and hair dyes or colourants containing peroxide) These are substances such as disinfectants that may cau
• Perfumes and aftershaves · Royal Mail / Post OfficePerfumes and aftershaves (including eau de parfum and eau de toilette and alcohol-free perfumes, but excluding non-flammable perfumed creams, gels, oils or lotions) International –
• Perishable items · Royal Mail / Post OfficePerishable items (including flowers, fresh fruit, vegetables and frozen or chilled foodstuffs) International – not allowed in the mail UK – allowed in the mail, see restrictions an
• Pesticides · Royal Mail / Post OfficePesticides (eg weed killer and any chemical used to kill pests and insects including fly sprays) International – not allowed in the mail UK – not allowed in the mail
• Plants and seeds for planting · Royal Mail / Post OfficePlants and seeds for planting (including bulbs, potted plants, potted flowers, plant plugs, shrubs, trees, packets of seeds) International destinations - Not allowed in the mail UK
• Poisons, toxic liquids, solids and gases · Royal Mail / Post OfficePoisons, toxic liquids, solids and gases (including substances that are liable to cause death or injury if swallowed or inhaled or through skin contact, including arsenic, cyanide,
• Prescription medicines and drugs sent for scientific or medical purposes – non-toxic and non-flammable including asthma inhalers · Royal Mail / Post OfficePrescription medicines and drugs sent for scientific or medical purposes Prescription medicines and drugs sent for scientific or medical purposes – non-toxic and non-flammable incl
• Prescription medicines and drugs sent for scientific or medical purposes – toxic, flammable or toxic and flammable · Royal Mail / Post OfficePrescription medicines and drugs sent for scientific or medical purposes – toxic, flammable or toxic and flammable International – not allowed in the mail UK – allowed in the mail,
• Radioactive material and samples that are not classified as dangerous goods in the latest edition of the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air published by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) such as samples of granite rock · Royal Mail / Post OfficeRadioactive material and samples that are not classified as dangerous goods in the latest edition of the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air pub
• Radioactive materials and samples that are classified as radioactive using Table 2-12 of the latest edition of the International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical Instructions eg fissile material (uranium 235, etc), radioactive waste material, thorium or uranium ores and luminous dials from aircraft · Royal Mail / Post OfficeRadioactive materials and samples Radioactive materials and samples that are classified as radioactive using Table 2-12 of the latest edition of the International Civil Aviation Or
• Sharp objects · Royal Mail / Post OfficeSharp objects (including knives, kitchen utensils and gardening tools. Excludes blades – see Bladed items) International & UK – allowed in the mail, see packaging guidelines below:
• Solvent-based paints, wood varnishes and enamels · Royal Mail / Post OfficePaints, wood varnishes and enamels Solvent-based paints, wood varnishes and enamels International – not allowed in the mail UK – not allowed in the mail
• Tickets and related advertisements for illegal lotteries · Royal Mail / Post OfficeTickets and related advertisements for illegal lotteries International – not allowed in the mail UK – not allowed in the mail
• Vaccines · Royal Mail / Post OfficeVaccines International & UK – allowed in the mail, see restrictions and packaging guidelines below: May only be sent by, or at the specific request of, a qualified medical practiti
• Waste, dirt, filth or refuse · Royal Mail / Post OfficeWaste, dirt, filth or refuse (including household waste) International – not allowed in the mail UK – not allowed in the mail Soil samples sent for analysis are permitted provided
• Water-based paints, wood varnishes and enamels · Royal Mail / Post OfficeWater-based paints, wood varnishes and enamels International & UK – allowed in the mail, see restrictions and packaging guidelines below: Volume per item should not exceed 150ml Th
• Weapons · Royal Mail / Post OfficeWeapons (including Section 5 firearms, CS gas and pepper sprays, flick knives and other knives that are banned under UK laws, tasers and stun guns) Items that appear to be prohibit
• AerosolsAerosols Including spray paints, lacquers, solvents, air fresheners, oven cleaners, deodorants, body sprays, hair sprays, shaving and hair removal creams. Inhalers with a volume of
• Alcoholic beverages greater than 24% ABVWith an alcohol content greater than 24% ABV including spirits such as gin, vodka and whisky. Alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content no greater than 24% ABV including beer, la
• AmmunitionAmmunition Except lead pellets.
• AsbestosAsbestos Except when sent as a sample fixed in a resin, plastic or glass matrix.
• Batteries classed as dangerous goods (lithium ion/polymer/metal/alloy, lead acid)Batteries that are classed as dangerous goods by the latest edition of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Technical Instructions are prohibited. This includes l
• Clinical and medical wasteClinical and medical waste For example contaminated dressings, bandages and needles.
• Controlled drugs and narcoticsControlled drugs and narcotics Including cannabis, cocaine, heroin, LSD, opium and amyl nitrate.
• Corrosive substancesSubstances which can cause severe damage to living tissue, other freight or transport by its chemical action are prohibited including aluminium chloride, caustic soda, corrosive cl
• Counterfeit currency, bank notes and postage stampsIncluding any false instrument, or copy of a false instrument (within the meaning of section 5 of the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981) except copies of old denominations, which
• Dry iceDry ice For example UN1845 when used as a coolant for UN3373 or for other perishable items.
• Electronic items containing any batteries exceeding 100WhElectronic items containing any batteries exceeding 100Wh Including some high performance laptops and power tools.
• Environmental wasteEnvironmental waste Including used batteries and used engine oil.
• ExplosivesAny chemical compound, mixture or device capable of producing an explosive or pyrotechnic effect with substantial instantaneous release of heat and gas is prohibited e.g. ammunitio
• Flammable liquidsAny liquid with a closed cup flash point below 60.5° C is prohibited e.g. acetone, benzene, cleaning compounds, gasoline, lighter fuel, paint thinners and removers, petroleum and s
• Flammable solidsFlammable solids Solid materials which are liable to cause fire by friction, absorption of water, spontaneous chemical changes or retained heat from manufacturing or processing, or
• Frozen waterFrozen water Including packs of ice.
• Gases (compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure)1. All flammable compressed gases are prohibited e.g. blowlamps; butane; lighters and refills containing flammable liquid or gas; ethane; gas cylinders for camping stoves; hydrogen
• Goods made in foreign prisonsGoods made in foreign prisons Except those imported for a non-commercial purpose, of a kind not manufactured in the UK, or those in transit.
• Human and animal remainsHuman and animal remains Including ashes.
• Infectious substances UN2814 or UN2900 (Category A)Category A Infectious Substances are prohibited e.g. Ebola, Anthrax, Foot and Mouth disease as detailed in the latest edition of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (IC
• Lighters and refills containing flammable liquid or gasLighters and refills containing flammable liquid or gas Including used butane and petrol cigar and cigarette lighters. New and unused empty lighters are allowed.
• Living creatures, animals and reptilesLiving creatures, animals and reptiles Except certain insects and invertebrates.
• Lottery ticketsLottery tickets Except UK lottery tickets.
• Magnetised materialMagnetised material with a magnetic field strength of 0.159A/m or more at a distance of 2.1m from the outside of the package.
• MatchesMatches Of any kind, including safety and windproof matches.
• Obscene publications and unlawful indecent imagesIncluding obscene or extreme pornography as detailed in Part 5 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 and indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child as detaile
• Oxidising materials and organic peroxidesThese are substances such as disinfectants that may cause or contribute to combustion of other substances. They may also be liable to explosive decomposition, react dangerously wit
• PesticidesPesticides Including weed killer and any chemical that is used to kill pests and insects such as fly sprays.
• Poisonous, toxic liquids, solids or gasesIncluding substances that are liable to cause death or injury if swallowed or inhaled or by skin contact, such as arsenic, beryllium, cyanide, fluorine, rat poison.
• Radioactive materialsRadioactive materials and samples that are classified as radioactive using Table 2-12 of the latest edition of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instruction
• Solvent-based paints, wood varnishes and enamelsSolvent-based paints, wood varnishes and enamels Including gloss paint
• Tickets and related advertisements for illegal lotteriesTickets and related advertisements for illegal lotteries
• Waste, dirt, filth or refuseWaste, dirt, filth or refuse Including household waste or rubbish.
• WeaponsWeapons Including Section 5 firearms, CS gas and pepper sprays, flick knives, tasers and stun
• Lithium batteries (100 watt hours or less) in a deviceCarry On Bags: Yes
• Spare (uninstalled) lithium ion and lithium metal batteriesSpare (uninstalled) lithium ion and lithium metal batteries, including power banks and cell phone battery charging cases, must be carried in carry-on baggage only. Lithium metal (n
• Ammunition · UPSUPS accepts ammunition for transporta- tion where such ammunition constitutes “cartridges, small arms,” as defined in 49 C.F.R. § 173.59.
• Any Package with an actual value of more than $50,000 · UPSAny Package with an actual value of more than $50,000, except that the actual value of Packages declared in accordance with the Enhanced Maximum Declared Value provisions of Sectio
• Any pallet with an actual value of more than $100,000 · UPSAny pallet with an actual value of more than $100,000;
• Biological Substance, Category B · UPSUPS accepts Packages containing “Biological Substance, Category B” as defined in 49 C.F.R. § 173.134, which are prepared in accordance with all aspects of 49 C.F.R. § 173.199.
• Cigarettes or Little Cigars · UPSUPS prohibits the shipment of Cigarettes or Little Cigars (as those terms are defined at ups.com/tobacco) to consumers.
• Coins, cash, currency, bonds, postage stamps, money orders, and negotiable instruments · UPSCoins, cash, currency, bonds, postage stamps, money orders, and negotiable instruments (such as drafts, bills of exchange, or promissory notes, but excluding checks);
• Common fireworks · UPSCommon fireworks;
• Elemental mercury, mercury-containing material, or used mercury-containing device · UPSUPS’s acceptance for transportation of any elemental mercury, mercury-containing material, or used mercury-containing device (including, but not limited to, medical devices, spent
• Hazardous waste, defined as a solid waste that meets any of the criteria of the hazardous waste as described in 40 C.F.R. · UPSHazardous waste, defined as a solid waste that meets any of the criteria of the hazardous waste as described in 40 C.F.R. § 261.3;
• Human remains, fetal remains, human body parts, human embryos · UPSHuman remains, fetal remains, human body parts, human embryos, or compo- nents thereof;
• Limited Quantity Packages · UPSLimited Quantity Packages are accepted for transportation without Hazardous Materials shipping papers and without a contract, only within the 48 contigu- ous United States via UPS
• Live animal Shipments · UPSUPS provides service on a limited basis for some types of live animal Shipments. (The term “animal” as used here refers to anything living, except plants.) Live animals may be ship
• Packages containing alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, or spirits) · UPSPackages containing alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, or spirits) are accepted for transportation only as a contractual service and only from Shippers who are licensed and authorize
• Packages containing dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) as a refrigerant · UPSPackages containing dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) as a refrigerant, but no other Hazardous Materials, are accepted for transportation within the United States via UPS Ground and
• Packages containing firearms · UPSPackages containing firearms (as defined by Title 18, Chapter 44, and Title 26, Chapter 53 of the United States Code) and firearm parts that do not constitute firearms as defined b
• Packages containing hazardous waste · UPSPackages containing hazardous waste, defined as a solid waste that meets any of the criteria of hazardous waste as described in 40 C.F.R. § 261.3, are not accepted for transportati
• Packages containing marijuana, as defined in 21 U.S.C. § 802(16) · UPSPackages containing marijuana, as defined in 21 U.S.C. § 802(16), including marijuana intended for medicinal use;
• Packages containing raw hemp · UPSPackages containing raw hemp are accepted for transportation only as a contractual service. To receive service for Packages containing hemp, the Shipper must enter into an approved
• Packages with an actual weight of more than 150 pounds · UPSPackages with an actual weight of more than 150 pounds, or Packages that when measured to determine the billable weight exceed 108 inches in length, or exceed a total of 165 inches
• Packages with duplicate or previously used shipping labels · UPSPackages with duplicate or previously used shipping labels, Packages with a label that has been altered or created without UPS’s express authorization or processed or tendered in a
• Perishable Commodities · UPSUPS does not provide a protective service for the transportation of Perishable Commodities.
• Radio frequency identification devices (RFID), ultrawideband devices (UWB), and other portable electronic devices (PED) · UPSUPS transports Shipments containing radio frequency identification devices (RFID), ultrawideband devices (UWB), and other portable electronic devices (PED) only when such devices a
• Replica or inert explosives or weapons · UPSReplica or inert explosives or weapons that bear an appearance to actual explo- sives or weapons (except as a contractual service);
• Shipment of Marijuana, as defined in 21 U.S.C. § 802(16) · UPSShipment of Marijuana, as defined in 21 U.S.C. § 802(16), is prohibited under any circumstances.
• Tobacco Products · UPSShipments containing Tobacco Products (“Tobacco Product Shipments”), are accepted for transportation only from Shippers who are licensed and authorized to ship Tobacco Products pur
• UPS Returns® Services Shipments · UPSUPS Returns® Services Shipments con- taining hazardous materials (except for Limited Quantity Ground Packages, as set forth below), or firearms, or Signature Required services;
• UPS Worldwide Express Freight® Service pallets that exceed maximum size or weight restrictions · UPSWithout prior approval by UPS, UPS Worldwide Express Freight® Service pallets that exceed maximum size or weight restrictions (which vary by origin and destination)
• Vaping Products · UPSUPS also prohibits the shipment of all Vaping Products (as the term is defined at ups.com/tobacco) throughout its U.S. domestic network, including import and export, regardless of
• Low-value imports valued at $800 or less (de minimis, all countries)Executive Order 14324 suspends the duty-free de minimis exemption otherwise authorized under section 321(a)(2)(C) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, for all covered products, r
• Merchandise valued at $800 or less arriving by modes other than the international postal network (de minimis)This indefinite suspension means that all entries of merchandise valued at $800 or less arriving through all modes other than the international postal network must utilize formal o
• Low-value imports sent through the international postal network (de minimis)Executive Order 14324 also establishes a new duty rate for covered products that are sent to the United States through the international postal network.
• Hazardous materials — aircraft and rail quantity limits (HMT Columns 9A/9B)Columns 9A and 9B specify the maximum quantities that may be offered for transportation in one package by passenger-carrying aircraft or passenger-carrying rail car (Column 9A) or
• Lithium batteries exceeding 35 kg (Special Provision A54)may have a mass exceeding 35 kg if approved by the Associate Administrator prior to shipment. When approved by the Associate Administrator and shipped in accordance with this speci
• Materials forbidden on passenger aircraft but permitted on cargo aircraftA package offered or intended for transportation by aircraft and which is filled with a material forbidden on passenger-carrying aircraft but permitted on cargo aircraft only, or w
• Hazardous materials (any, offered for transportation)Except as otherwise provided in this part, a person may offer a hazardous material for transportation in a packaging or container required by this part only in accordance with the
• Hazardous materials designated in the 49 CFR 172.101 Tablehazard class or specifies that the material is forbidden in transportation, and gives the
• Lighter refills containing flammable gas (Special Provision 169)Lighter refills offered for transportation under this entry may not exceed 4 fluid ounces capacity (7.22 cubic inches) or contain more than 65 grams of fuel.
• Materials listed as 'Forbidden' in the Hazardous Materials TableA material for which the entry in this column is “Forbidden” may not be offered for transportation or transported. This prohibition does not apply if the material is diluted, stabi
• Materials requiring Associate Administrator approval (Special Provision 131)This material may not be offered for transportation unless approved by the Associate Administrator.
• Substances requiring stabilization (otherwise forbidden)stabilized ” may be added in association with the proper shipping name, as appropriate, where without stabilization the substance would be forbidden for transportation according to
• 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane or Refrigerant gas R 134a1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane or Refrigerant gas R 134a 2.2 UN3159 n/a 2B 2B
• 1,1,1-Trichloroethane1,1,1-Trichloroethane 6.1 UN2831 III 6A 6A
• 1,1,1-Trifluoroethane, compressed or Refrigerant gas R 143a1,1,1-Trifluoroethane, compressed or Refrigerant gas R 143a 2.1 UN2035 n/a Prohibited 2A
• 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 6.1 UN1702 II Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,1’-Diazoaminonaphthalene1,1’-Diazoaminonaphthalene Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,1-Dichloro-1-nitroethane1,1-Dichloro-1-nitroethane 6.1 UN2650 II Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,1-Dichloroethane1,1-Dichloroethane 3 UN2362 II Prohibited 3A
• 1,1-Difluoroethane or Refrigerant gas R 152a1,1-Difluoroethane or Refrigerant gas R 152a 2.1 UN1030 n/a Prohibited 2A
• 1,1-Difluoroethylene or Refrigerant gas R 1132a1,1-Difluoroethylene or Refrigerant gas R 1132a 2.1 UN1959 n/a Prohibited 2A
• 1,1-Dimethoxyethane1,1-Dimethoxyethane 3 UN2377 II Prohibited 3A
• 1,1-Dinitroethane (dry)1,1-Dinitroethane (dry) Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,2,3,6-Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde1,2,3,6-Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde 3 UN2498 III Prohibited 3A
• 1,2,3,6-Tetrahydropyridine1,2,3,6-Tetrahydropyridine 3 UN2410 II Prohibited 3A
• 1,2,4-Butanetriol trinitrate1,2,4-Butanetriol trinitrate Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,2-Butylene oxide, stabilized1,2-Butylene oxide, stabilized 3 UN3022 II Prohibited 3A
• 1,2-Di-(dimethylamino)ethane1,2-Di-(dimethylamino)ethane 3 UN2372 II Prohibited 3A
• 1,2-Diazidoethane1,2-Diazidoethane Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,2-Dibromobutan-3-one1,2-Dibromobutan-3-one 6.1 UN2648 II Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2,2- Tetrafluoroethane or Refrigerant gas R 1141,2-Dichloro-1,1,2,2- Tetrafluoroethane or Refrigerant gas R 114 2.2 UN1958 n/a 2B 2B
• 1,2-Dichloroethylene1,2-Dichloroethylene 3 UN1150 II Prohibited 3A
• 1,2-Dichloropropane1,2-Dichloropropane 3 UN1279 II Prohibited 3A
• 1,2-Dimethoxyethane1,2-Dimethoxyethane 3 UN2252 II Prohibited 3A
• 1,2-Dinitroethane1,2-Dinitroethane Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,2-Epoxy-3-ethoxypropane1,2-Epoxy-3-ethoxypropane 3 UN2752 III Prohibited 3A
• 1,2-Propylenediamine1,2-Propylenediamine 8 UN2258 II Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,3,5-Trimethyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene1,3,5-Trimethyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 3 UN2325 III Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,3,5-Trinitronaphthalene · USPS1,3,5-Trinitronaphthalene Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,3-Diazopropane1,3-Diazopropane Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,3-Dichloroacetone1,3-Dichloroacetone 6.1 UN2649 II Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,3-Dichloropropanol21,3-Dichloropropanol2 6.1 UN2750 II Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,3-Dimethylbutylamine1,3-Dimethylbutylamine 3 UN2379 II Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,3-Dinitro-4,5-dinitrosobenzene1,3-Dinitro-4,5-dinitrosobenzene Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,3-Dinitro-5,5-dimethyl hydantoin1,3-Dinitro-5,5-dimethyl hydantoin Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,4-Butynediol1,4-Butynediol 6.1 UN2716 III Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,4-Dinitro-1,1,4,4- tetramethylolbutanetetranitrate (dry)1,4-Dinitro-1,1,4,4- tetramethylolbutanetetranitrate (dry) Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,5,9-Cyclododecatriene1,5,9-Cyclododecatriene 6.1 UN2518 III 6A 6A
• 1,7-Octadiene-3,5-diyne1,8- dimethoxy- 9-octadecynoic acid1,7-Octadiene-3,5-diyne1,8- dimethoxy- 9-octadecynoic acid Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,8-Dihydroxy-2,4,5,7- tetranitroanthraquinone (chrysamminic acid)1,8-Dihydroxy-2,4,5,7- tetranitroanthraquinone (chrysamminic acid) Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 1,9-Dinitroxy pentamethylene2,4,6,8tetramine (dry)1,9-Dinitroxy pentamethylene2,4,6,8tetramine (dry) Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 1-Bromo-3-chloropropane1-Bromo-3-chloropropane 6.1 UN2688 III 6A 6A
• 1-Bromo-3-methylbutane1-Bromo-3-methylbutane 3 UN2341 III Prohibited 3A
• 1-Bromo-3-nitrobenzene (unstable at 56° C)1-Bromo-3-nitrobenzene (unstable at 56° C) Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 1-Bromobutane1-Bromobutane 3 UN1126 II Prohibited 3A
• 1-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane or Refrigerant gas R 142b1-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane or Refrigerant gas R 142b 2.1 UN2517 n/a Prohibited 2A
• 1-Chloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethane or Refrigerant gas R 1241-Chloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethaneor Refrigerant gas R 124 2.2 UN1021 n/a 2B 2B
• 1-Chloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethaneor Refrigerant gas R 124 · USPS1-Chloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethaneor Refrigerant gas R 124 2.2 UN1021 n/a 2B 2B
• 1-Chloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane or Refrigerant gas R 133a1-Chloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane or Refrigerant gas R 133a 2.2 UN1983 n/a 2B 2B
• 1-Chloropropane1-Chloropropane 3 UN1278 II Prohibited Prohibited
• 1-Ethylpiperidine1-Ethylpiperidine 3 UN2386 II Prohibited Prohibited
• 1H-Tetrazole1H-Tetrazole 1.1D UN0504 n/a Prohibited Prohibited
• 1-Hexene1-Hexene 3 UN2370 II Prohibited 3A
• 1-Hydroxybenzotriazole, anhydrous, dry or wetted with less than 20 percent water, by mass1-Hydroxybenzotriazole, anhydrous, dry or wetted with less than 20 percent water, by mass 1.3C UN0508 n/a Prohibited Prohibited
• 1-Hydroxybenzotriazole, monohydrate1-Hydroxybenzotriazole, monohydrate 4.1 UN3474 I Prohibited Prohibited
• 1-Methoxy-2-propanol1-Methoxy-2-propanol 3 UN3092 III Prohibited 3A
• 1-Methylpiperidine1-Methylpiperidine 3 UN2399 II Prohibited Prohibited
• 1-Nitrohydantoin1-Nitrohydantoin Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 1-Pentene (n-amylene)1-Pentene (n-amylene) 3 UN1108 I Prohibited 3A
• 1-Pentol1-Pentol 8 UN2705 II 8A 8A
• 2,2’,3’,4,4’,6- Hexanitrodiphenylamine2,2’,3’,4,4’,6- Hexanitrodiphenylamine Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 2,2’,4,4’,6,6’-Hexanitro-3,3’- dihydroxyazobenzene (dry)2,2’,4,4’,6,6’-Hexanitro-3,3’- dihydroxyazobenzene (dry) Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 2-(2-Aminoethoxy) ethanol2-(2-Aminoethoxy) ethanol 8 UN3055 III 8A 8A
• 2,2-Di-(4,4-di-tert- butylperoxycyclohexyl) propane, with more than 42 percent with inert solid2,2-Di-(4,4-di-tert- butylperoxycyclohexyl) propane, with more than 42 percent with inert solid Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 2,2-Di-(tert-butylperoxy) butane, with more than 55 percent in solution2,2-Di-(tert-butylperoxy) butane, with more than 55 percent in solution Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 2,2’-Dichlorodiethyl ether2,2’-Dichlorodiethyl ether 6.1 UN1916 II Prohibited Prohibited
• 2,2-Dimethylpropane2,2-Dimethylpropane 2.1 UN2044 n/a Prohibited 2A
• 2,2-Dinitrostilbene2,2-Dinitrostilbene Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 2,3’,4,4’,6,6’-Hexanitrodiphenylether2,3’,4,4’,6,6’-Hexanitrodiphenylether Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 2,3,4,6-Tetranitrophenol2,3,4,6-Tetranitrophenol Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 2,3,4,6-Tetranitrophenyl methyl nitramine2,3,4,6-Tetranitrophenyl methyl nitramine Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 2,3,4,6-Tetranitrophenylnitramine2,3,4,6-Tetranitrophenylnitramine Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 2,3,5,6-Tetranitroso-1,4- dinitrobenzene2,3,5,6-Tetranitroso-1,4- dinitrobenzene Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 2,3,5,6-Tetranitroso nitrobenzene (dry)2,3,5,6-Tetranitroso nitrobenzene (dry) Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 2,3-Dihydropyran2,3-Dihydropyran 3 UN2376 II Prohibited 3A
• 2,3-Dimethylbutane2,3-Dimethylbutane 3 UN2457 II Prohibited 3A
• 2,4,6-Trinitro-1,3,5-triazido benzene (dry)2,4,6-Trinitro-1,3,5-triazido benzene (dry) Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 2,4,6-Trinitro-1,3-diazobenzene2,4,6-Trinitro-1,3-diazobenzene Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 2,4,6-Trinitrophenyl guanidine (dry)2,4,6-Trinitrophenyl guanidine (dry) Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 2,4,6-Trinitrophenyl nitramine2,4,6-Trinitrophenyl nitramine Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 2,4,6-Trinitrophenyl trimethylol methyl nitramine trinitrate (dry)2,4,6-Trinitrophenyl trimethylol methyl nitramine trinitrate (dry) Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 2,4,6-Trinitroso-3-methyl nitraminoanisole2,4,6-Trinitroso-3-methyl nitraminoanisole Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 2,4-Dinitro-1,3,5-trimethylbenzene2,4-Dinitro-1,3,5-trimethylbenzene Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 2,-4Dinitroresorcinol (heavy metal salts of) (dry)2,-4Dinitroresorcinol (heavy metal salts of) (dry) Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 2,4-Toluylenediamine, solid or 2,4- Toluenediamine, solid2,4-Toluylenediamine, solid or 2,4- Toluenediamine, solid 6.1 UN1709 III 6A 6A
• 2,4-Toluylenediamine, solution or 2,4-Toluenediamine, solution2,4-Toluylenediamine, solution or 2,4-Toluenediamine, solution 6.1 UN3418 III 6A 6A
• 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-dihydroperoxy hexane, with more than 82 percent with water2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-dihydroperoxy hexane, with more than 82 percent with water Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 2-Amino-4,6-Dinitrophenol, wetted with not less than 20 percent water by mass2-Amino-4,6-Dinitrophenol, wetted with not less than 20 percent water by mass 4.1 UN3317 I Prohibited Prohibited
• 2-Amino-4-chlorophenol2-Amino-4-chlorophenol 6.1 UN2673 II Prohibited Prohibited
• 2-Amino-5-diethylaminopentane2-Amino-5-diethylaminopentane 6.1 UN2946 III 6A 6A
• 2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol 4.1 UN3241 III Prohibited 4A
• 2-Bromobutane2-Bromobutane 3 UN2339 II Prohibited 3A
• 2-Bromoethyl ethyl ether2-Bromoethyl ethyl ether 3 UN2340 II Prohibited 3A
• 2-Bromopentane2-Bromopentane 3 UN2343 II Prohibited 3A
• 2-Chloroethanal2-Chloroethanal 6.1 UN2232 I Prohibited Prohibited
• 2-Chloropropane2-Chloropropane 3 UN2356 I Prohibited 3A
• 2-Chloropropene2-Chloropropene 3 UN2456 I Prohibited 3A
• 2-Chloropropionic acid2-Chloropropionic acid 8 UN2511 III 8A 8A
• 2-Chloropyridine2-Chloropyridine 6.1 UN2822 II Prohibited Prohibited
• 2-Diethylaminoethanol2-Diethylaminoethanol 8 UN2686 II Prohibited Prohibited
• 2-Dimethylaminoacetonitrile2-Dimethylaminoacetonitrile 3 UN2378 II Prohibited Prohibited
• 2-Dimethylaminoethanol2-Dimethylaminoethanol 8 UN2051 II 8A 8A
• 2-Dimethylaminoethyl acrylate2-Dimethylaminoethyl acrylate 6.1 UN3302 II Prohibited Prohibited
• 2-Dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate2-Dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate 6.1 UN2522 II Prohibited Prohibited
• 2-Ethylaniline2-Ethylaniline 6.1 UN2273 III 6A 6A
• 2-Ethylbutanol2-Ethylbutanol 3 UN2275 III Prohibited 3A
• 2-Ethylbutyl acetate2-Ethylbutyl acetate 3 UN1177 III Prohibited 3A
• 2-Ethylbutyraldehyde2-Ethylbutyraldehyde 3 UN1178 II Prohibited 3A
• 2-Ethylhexyl chloroformate · USPS2-Ethylhexyl chloroformate 6.1 UN2748 II Prohibited Prohibited
• 2-Ethylhexylamine2-Ethylhexylamine 3 UN2276 III Prohibited 3A
• 2-Iodobutane2-Iodobutane 3 UN2390 II Prohibited 3A
• 2-Methyl-1-butene2-Methyl-1-butene 3 UN2459 I Prohibited Prohibited
• 2-Methyl-2-butene2-Methyl-2-butene 3 UN2460 II Prohibited Prohibited
• 2-Methyl-2-heptanethiol2-Methyl-2-heptanethiol 6.1 UN3023 I Prohibited Prohibited
• 2-Methyl-5-ethylpyridine2-Methyl-5-ethylpyridine 6.1 UN2300 III 6A 6A
• 2-Methylfuran2-Methylfuran 3 UN2301 II Prohibited 3A
• 2-Methylpentan-2-ol2-Methylpentan-2-ol 3 UN2560 III Prohibited 3A
• 2-Nitro-2-methylpropanol nitrate2-Nitro-2-methylpropanol nitrate Forbidden Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
• 2-Trifluoromethylaniline2-Trifluoromethylaniline 6.1 UN2942 III 6A 6A
• 3,3-Diethoxypropene3,3-Diethoxypropene 3 UN2374 II Prohibited 3A
• 3,3’-Iminodipropylamine3,3’-Iminodipropylamine 8 UN2269 III 8A 8A

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