Restrictions depend on transport mode, carrier, origin, destination and declaration. This guide is a screening framework, not final acceptance.
Items normally prohibited on ordinary routes
Explosives, flammable or explosive materials, weapons, illegal drugs and goods prohibited by law are generally not accepted by ordinary international logistics routes.
- Never disguise the item name
- Dangerous chemicals require specialist qualifications and documents
- Destination law may prohibit import
Items requiring dedicated review
Lithium batteries, liquids, powders, food, medicines, cosmetics, magnets and some alcohol-containing products may be accepted only under route-specific limits.
- Provide ingredients, volume, quantity and intended use
- Provide battery model and capacity
- Check destination permits and quarantine rules
Brand and intellectual-property risk
Counterfeit or unauthorized branded goods can be refused by carriers or detained by customs.
- Keep purchase and authorization evidence
- Declare the brand and model accurately
- Pre-screen higher-risk brands
A practical pre-shipment check
Send the product link, photos, ingredient label, model, battery data and quantity for destination-specific review.
- List every item in a mixed parcel
- Do not rely on a previous successful shipment
- Rules change with policies and carriers
Frequently asked questions
Can power banks be shipped internationally?
Standalone power banks are more restricted than batteries installed in equipment. Availability requires a route-specific review of destination, quantity and battery data.
Is all food prohibited?
No, but packaging, ingredients, quantities and quarantine rules vary greatly by country and route. Every item needs confirmation.
If an item shipped before, is it still accepted now?
Not necessarily. Carrier, airline and destination rules change, so acceptance must be checked against the current standard.