Restrictions on the contents of parcels for different countries
When shipping parcels abroad, it is important to know what items are prohibited or restricted in different countries. This will help you avoid unpleasant situations, return of cargo, or penalties from customs.
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- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Azores
- Albania
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Anguilla
- Angola
- Andorra
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Aruba
- Afghanistan
- Bahamas
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Bahrain
- Belize
- Belgium
- Benin
- Bermuda
- Bulgaria
- Bolivia
- Bonaire
- Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Bhutan
- Vietnam
- Vanuatu
- Vatican
- United Kingdom (Great Britain)
- Venezuela
- Virgin Islands (US)
- Armenia
- Gabon
- Haiti
- Guyana
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guadeloupe
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea Bissau
- Gibraltar
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Grenada
- Greenland
- Greece
- Georgia
- Guam
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Equatorial Guinea
- El Salvador
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Ethiopia
- Egypt
- Zambia
- West Coast Gaza
- Zimbabwe
- Israel
- India
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Iceland
- Spain
- Italy
- Yemen
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Canary Islands
- Qatar
- Kenya
- Kyrgyzstan
- China
- Cyprus
- Kiribati
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo (Brazzaville)
- Congo
- South Korea
- Kosovo
- Costa Rica
- Ivory Coast
- Kuwait
- Curacao
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Lithuania
- Liberia
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Myanmar
- Mauritius
- Mauritania
- Madagascar
- Madeira
- Mayotte
- Macau
- North Macedonia
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Mali
- Maldives
- Malta
- Morocco
- Martinique
- Marshall Islands
- Mexico
- Melilla
- Micronesia
- Mozambique
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montserrat
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Netherlands (Holland)
- Nicaragua
- Germany
- New Zealand
- New Caledonia
- Norway
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Oman
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Cook Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Pakistan
- Palestina
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- North Korea
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Reunion
- Rwanda
- Romania
- Saba
- Saipan
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Swaziland
- Seychelles
- Saint Barthelemy
- Senegal
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Serbia
- Ceuta
- Singapore
- Slovak Republic
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- Suriname
- East Timor
- United States of America (USA)
- Sierra Leone
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Taiwan
- Tanzania
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Togo
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tuvalu
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Hungary
- Uzbekistan
- Ukraine
- Wallis and Futuna Islands
- Uruguay
- Fiji
- Philippines
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- Croatia
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Czech Republic
- Chile
- Montenegro
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Sri Lanka
- Jamaica
- Japan
Prohibited items
Conditionally prohibited items
On the GlobalPost website, you can easily find out what prohibitions apply in different countries around the world. This is important to avoid unnecessary return costs and delays.
At the same time, using this knowledge wisely will help you and your recipient avoid unnecessary expenses when receiving a parcel from abroad.
What to do if the goods are prohibited for shipment abroad?
If your product is prohibited, we recommend:
1. Choose an alternative allowed product
2. Obtain the appropriate permissions
3. Consult with GlobalPost
How do I find out if my goods are allowed to be exported?
To find out if your item is authorized for shipment, you can:
1. Contact GlobalPost
2. Check the information on the official website of the Ukrainian customs
3. Consult with logistics specialists
What is prohibited from being exported from Ukraine?
Items prohibited for shipment from Ukraine include:
- Weapons and ammunition;
- Drugs and psychotropic substances;
- Explosives;
- Radioactive materials;
- Poisonous substances;
- Items of cultural or historical value without permits;
- Unprocessed precious metals and stones;
- Live animals and plants without permits;
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, nicotine devices, and liquids for them;
- Medicines without prescriptions and certificates;
- Counterfeit goods;
- Food products prohibited by the country of destination.
Why are there export restrictions from Ukraine?
Ukraine’s export restrictions are in place to ensure security, protect cultural heritage and the environment, and combat illegal trade.
List of prohibited goods and sender’s liability
The sender is responsible for the contents of the parcel. If the goods are prohibited for shipment, the cargo may be confiscated or returned, and the sender may be fined.
Customs restrictions on exports apply to all types of international transportation.
General recommendations for safe export
- Describe the contents of the package in detail;
- Do not send prohibited goods, even in small quantities;
- Research the customs regulations of the recipient country.
How GlobalPost can help you avoid mistakes
GlobalPost provides advice on customs restrictions on exports from Ukraine, helps you avoid problems and deliver goods on time.
Export restrictions for certain categories of goods
- Food and medicines Require certificates of quality and origin.
- Electronics and gadgets Have restrictions due to lithium batteries.
- Cosmetics and perfumes May be prohibited due to alcohol content.
- Art and antiques Permits are required for the export of cultural property.
Conclusion
Check the current list of prohibited items and contact GlobalPost specialists to make your international shipments simple and safe.
GlobalPost is your reliable partner in international logistics.
