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Cross-Border Shipping Restrictions Lookup

Look up common product categories restricted or prohibited from cross-border shipping by destination country.

Shipping International
Australia
  • Lithium batteries (loose)
  • Cosmetics with hydroquinone
  • Honey/bee products
  • Wood products without phytosanitary
Canada
  • Firearms
  • Vape pods (provincial)
  • Raw meat
  • Prescription drugs
China
  • Used cosmetics
  • Encrypted devices
  • Religious materials
  • Most printed media
EU
  • Restricted cosmetic ingredients (Annex II)
  • Lithium batteries (UN3480 standalone)
  • Cosmetics with EU-banned colorants
  • Pet food (without health cert)
Germany
  • E-cigarettes (>2ml tank)
  • Some food supplements
  • Knives (locking blades)
India
  • Drones
  • Lithium batteries (loose)
  • Used cosmetics
  • Cosmetics with kohl
Japan
  • Lithium batteries (loose UN3480)
  • Pork products
  • CBD/THC products
  • Counterfeit-look fashion
Singapore
  • Chewing gum (most types)
  • Vape products
  • Pirate/copyright-infringing items
UAE
  • Pork/alcohol
  • Religious materials critical of Islam
  • Israeli-origin goods (varies)
  • Some homeopathic remedies
UK
  • Lithium batteries (loose UN3480 air)
  • Knives over 50mm (without proof of need)
  • Some cosmetics with banned UK ingredients
US
  • Cuban-origin goods
  • Endangered species products (CITES)
  • Some agricultural products
  • Counterfeit/replica items

Non-exhaustive. Always verify with your carrier and the destination country's customs office before shipping.

About this tool

Lithium batteries, perfumes, cosmetics, supplements vary by destination. Reference list covers top categories.

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