What is difference between Prohibited and Restricted?

The difference lies in the fact that Prohibited items are directly banned to ship, but on the other hand, Restricted items can be shipped in some certain situations.

What happens if I try to ship a prohibited item?

If a prohibited item is identified in your shipment, ForwardMe will notify you, and the item may be returned to the sender, destroyed, or held for further instructions, depending on the situation and applicable regulations.

Are the restrictions on items the same for all countries?

No, restrictions may vary by country due to different import regulations. It's essential to check both ForwardMe's list and your destination country's import regulations before shipping.

Can Forwardme help me ship restricted items legally?

In some cases, Forwardme may be able to help you ship restricted items by ensuring the proper documentation, packaging, and labeling are used. Contact customer support for more information.

How do I know if an item is considered hazardous or dangerous?

The Restrictions page provides a list of common hazardous or dangerous items. Always refer to the manufacturer's guidelines and material safety data sheets (MSDS) for specific information on a product's classification.

Are there any additional fees for shipping restricted items?

Shipping restricted items may require special handling, packaging, or documentation, which could result in additional fees. Contact customer support to discuss the specific requirements and potential costs for shipping restricted items.

Can I ship prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs?

The shipping of prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may be subject to restrictions and regulations. Consult the Restrictions page and your destination country's import regulations for more information.

Can I ship alcohol or tobacco products with Forwardme?

Shipping alcohol or tobacco products may be subject to restrictions, regulations, and additional fees. Check the Restrictions page and your destination country's import regulations for specific details.

Can I ship food items or perishable goods with Forwardme?

Shipping food items or perishable goods may be subject to restrictions and regulations, depending on the nature of the product and the destination country. Consult the Restrictions page and your destination country's import regulations for more information.

What should I do if I'm unsure whether an item is prohibited or restricted?

If you're unsure whether an item is prohibited or restricted, consult the Restrictions page and your destination country's import regulations. For further clarification, contact ForwardMe's customer support team for assistance.

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Prohibited and forbidden items list from the US

Prohibited and limited items

Review restricted items before ordering from the U.S.

Aerosols

Consumer spray items like deodorant, or hairspray

Hair Spray
Shaving Cream
Deodorant

Must be shipped via DHL or UPS. Limit is 500 mL per bottle, and max weight per package of 30 kg. Area restrictions may apply. The Dangerous Goods Fee is $95.

Agriculture

Items grown on farms or in gardens or items used when cultivating soil; planting; raising, and harvesting plants, crops, fruits and vegetables.

Seeds
Hay
Corn
Soybeans
Soil
Grain
Feed
Mowers
Tractors

Alcohol

Alcohol, beer and wine is prohibited to ship on all carriers

Alcohol beverages

Animals

Animals or parts of animals

Live animals
Dead animals
Animal parts
Animal tissue
Animal furs
Animal skin
Live fish
Fungi

Art and Antiquities

Works of art, collectible objects, antiques of high value or considerable age.

Artwork, Collectibles, etc...
Figurines
Paintings or Sculptures
Memorabilia

Biohazards

Biological substances that may contain contagions or other hazardous substances.

Bodily fluids
Cell cultures
Lab reagents
Medical specimens
Tissue samples
Tear gas
Human remains

Cannabidiol ( CBD )

Cannabidiol, CBD oil, CBD capsules and other CBD products. A derivative product of the marijuana plant (Cannabis sativa L). Whether or not containing THC.

CBD Oil

Cell Phone

Mobile phones , smartphones, portable telephone that use wireless cellular technology to send and receive phone signals and other data.

Cell Phone

Must be packed in special packaging such as a rigid container.

Chemicals

Raw chemicals but also some adhesives, pastes, sealants, cosmetics like peroxide, precursors for chemical weapons, etc... Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet from the manufacturer to determine if the product can ship.

Dry ice
Adhesives
Sealants
Precursors to chemical weapons
Peroxide
Crazy glue adhesive
Disinfectants

Corrosive

Acids or bases that can react and cause the corroding or eating away of a substance. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet from the manufacturer to determine if the product is corrosive or not.

Hydrochloric Acid
Sulfuric Acid
Lye
Some cleaners
Cosmetic derma-peel
Battery fluid
Dyes
Iodine

Counterfeit

Items not produced by the original manufacturer in violation of copyright and trademark laws.

Knock-offs
Pirated Goods
Imitation products

Drug Contraband

Drug-related items are restricted or banned by US law.

Narcotics
Illegal drugs
Drug paraphernalia
Drug devices
CBD
Marijuana

E-Juice

Drug-related items restricted or banned by US law

E-Liquid
E-Juice

ECCN Regulated

Items requiring an ECCN (Export Control Classification Number) Items requiring an export license from the Department of Commerce, and dual-use items found on the Commerce Control List (CCL) often relating to navigation and avionics, computer parts, telecommunication devices, etc.

Large microprocessors
Aircraft parts
Aerospace parts
Antennas

Electric Bikes over 100Wh

A personal transporter, electric scooter, or battery-powered bicycle composed of two wheels held in a frame, one behind the other, is powered by a lithium battery.

Electric bikes
E-Scooters
Electric skateboards

Engines

Internal combustion engines, gas powered engines, like the kind used in a motor vehicle or other machine.

Internal combustion engine

Explosives

Items susceptible to explosion or combustion

Class 1 dangerous goods
Flares
Gun powder
Matches
Fireworks
Flashbangs
Smoke grenades
Ammunition/cartridges
Detonators
Fuses
Primers
Air bag inflators

Fertilizers and Pesticides

Chemical or organic products designed for use as fertilizer or pesticides Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet from the manufacturer to determine if the product can indeed be shipped.

Fertilizers
Fungicides
Herbicides
Insecticide
Rodenticides
Sodium Nitrates
Ammonium Sulphate
Organic nitrogenous fertilizers

Flammable Cosmetics

Cosmetics, hair products, toiletries, and beauty supplies such as makeup and face cream.

Flammable Hair Spray
Flammable Shaving Cream
Flammable Deodorant
Hand Sanitizer

Firearms

Items related to guns or other devices designed to inflict damage by launching one or more projectiles at a high speed

Air guns
Ammunition
Gunpowder
Paintball guns and balls
Magazines
Scopes/sights
Stun guns
Tasers
Gun parts
Replica firearms
Firearm related products
Gunsmithing equipment
Reloading devices
Imitation firearms

Flammable/Combustible

Items are capable of being easily ignited and of burning quickly. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS) from the manufacturer to determine if the product is indeed flammable or combustible.

Fuel
Matches
Lighters
Cellulose nitrate film
Resins

Gambling

Devices used in gambling or game of chance activities

Gambling devices
Poker chips
Slot machines
Roulette wheels
Tokens

Hazardous Material & Dangerous Goods

Any item or agent (biological, chemical, radiological, and/or physical), which has the potential to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment. Any item classed as Dangerous Goods. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet from the manufacturer to determine if the product can indeed ship.

Fire Extinguishers
Antifreeze
Chemical Strippers
Chlorine Bleach
Drain Cleaners
Anything regulated by DOT as hazardous
Fertilizer

Hoverboards

A self-balancing scooter (also self-balancing board) is a self-balancing personal transporter consisting of two motorized wheels connected to a pair of articulated pads on which the rider places their feet.

Hoverboards

Human Remains

Bodies and / or ashes

Ashes

Ivory

A hard, creamy-white substance composing the main part of the tusks of an elephant, walrus, or narwhal, often (especially formerly) used to make ornaments and other articles. Tusk, Horns or Teeth from Elephants, Hippopotamus, Sperm Whales, Killer Whales, Narwhals, Wart Hog, and Elk

Powdered ivory
Jewelry
Statues
Boxes
Raw ivory

Jewelry

Personal ornaments, such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets, that are typically made from or contain jewels and precious metal

Jewelry with a value greater than $5,000

Lead Acid Batteries

Batteries that utilize lead and acid cores, such as car batteries.

Spillable - Auto Batteries

Liquids

A substance having a consistency like that of water or oil.

All liquids

Lithium Batteries (Packed)

Lithium Ion, Lithium Polymer and Lithium Metal batteries

Lithium batteries packed with equipment (such as power tools)
Batteries contained inside a device (such as laptops or cell phones)

Loose Lithium Batteries

Lithium ion, lithium polymer, lithium metal batteries and lithium power banks not installed in devices are prohibited to ship

Lithium batteries not packed with equipment
Lithium power banks
Loose or spare lithium batteries
Lithium coin cell batteries
Battery packs

Loose Precious Stones

Loose polished or unpolished minerals or stones of high value. Usually used in jewelry or ornaments.

Loose diamonds
Loose gems
Loose rubys
Loose sapphires
Loose emeralds

Means of Payment

Items used as currency or for payment

Currency
Coins
Stamps
Gold bullion
Money instruments
Cash
Credit cards
Gambling devices
Lottery tickets
Blank checks
Tokens
Bonds
Gift cards

Medical Devices

Items used for aiding in the diagnosis, monitoring, or treatment of medical conditions. Medical/Dental equipment and supplies

Prescription devices
Dental equipment
Veterinary equipment

Perfume - Cologne

Perfumes, colognes, and fragrant or aromatic liquids are typically made from essential oils or extracts of flowers and spices and used to impart a pleasant smell.

Perfume/Cologne
Body spray
Essential oils

Perishable Food

Food and foodstuffs with a limited shelf life or requiring refrigeration/freezing to avoid spoilage.

Fruits
Vegetables
Meat
Sausage
Caviar

Plants

A young tree, vine, shrub, or herb planted or suitable for planting. Dead or Dried Plants

Flowers
Seeds
Soil
Roots
Grass
Hay
Logs
Pine cones
Fungus
Raw wood/lumber

Poison

A substance that is capable of causing the illness or death of a living organism when introduced or absorbed.

Class 6.1 and 6.2 items
Nicotine
Rat poison
Toxic materials

Political

Printed, audio, or visual material relating to the government or the public affairs of a country.

Books
Pamphlets
Audio recordings
Video recordings

Shipping Pornography

Printed or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity

Books
Magazines
Videos
Pictures

Prescription Drugs

A pharmaceutical drug that legally requires a medical prescription from a doctor to be dispensed

Prescription drugs
Viagra
Steroids

Pressurized Canisters

Products packaged in containers using pressurized gas. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet from the manufacturer to determine if the product can indeed be shipped.

Fire extinguishers
Compressed gas
Gas cartridges
Helium
Propane
Car shock absorbers

Radioactive Material

Items emitting or relating to the emission of ionizing radiation or particles Items will be marked with a radioactive placard.

Radioactive material
Medical isotopes
Density gauges

Soil

Soil or soil enhancing products.

Dirt
Mud
Peat
Sand
Clay

Stamps

US Postage Stamps. For collectible stamps please see Art and Antiques.

Uncancelled/unused US postage stamps

Tactical Equipment

Military or Law Enforcement equipment and weaponry.

Body armor
Gas masks
Hand cuffs
Lock pickers
Night vision / Infrared goggles
Rifle scopes
Military and law enforcement items
Thermal imaging
Any item regulated by CBP, ITAR, or the US Departments of Commerce, State or Treasury
Kevlar