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 Office
What is the item category for 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 Office?
For 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 Office, item category is Alcoholic beverages and liquids containing more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume (ABV) (eg gin, rum, vodka, whisky); carrier is Royal Mail / Post Office; restriction type is restricted; scope is UK only (international mail prohibited), recorded from its source on 2026-08-30.
Alcoholic 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 – allowed in the mail, with restrictions and packaging guidelines below: 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 cushioning to prevent breakage Mark as 'FRAGILE' when sending glass bottles The sender's name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging These items must be presented at a Post Office® counter Additional general advice: place in a suitable rigid outer container
— postoffice.co.uk, retrieved 2026-08-30
- Item category
- Alcoholic beverages and liquids containing more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume (ABV) (eg gin, rum, vodka, whisky) verified
- Carrier
- Royal Mail / Post Office our reading
- Restriction type
- restricted our reading
- Scope
- UK only (international mail prohibited) our reading
- Conditions
- 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 cushioning to prevent breakage Mark as 'FRAGILE' when sending glass bottles The sender's name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging These items must be presented at a Post Office® counter Additional general advice: place in a suitable rigid outer container verified
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Source
- postoffice.co.ukhttps://www.postoffice.co.uk/mail/what-can-i-send