Prohibited & Restricted Items

View a list of common prohibited and restricted items when shipping internationally with Passport. Learn which items cannot be shipped as well as details on certain restrictions.

Prohibited Items — Cannot be shipped under any circumstances. If received, items might be returned and applicable charges may apply.
Restricted Items — Can be shipped under specific circumstances. Reach out to us at compliance@passportshipping.com to verify shipping options.

For more information about import restrictions, check out our blog on Prohibited & Restricted Items in International Shipping.

Item
Rule
Details
Beauty & Personal Care
Beauty & Personal Care
Beauty & Personal Care
Aerosol Products
Restricted
Blog article with more information about prohibited and restricted countries for cosmetics.
Cosmetics
Restricted
Check for aerosol containers, as they are considered dangerous goods. Compliance team needs to review Safety Data Sheet for aerosols and hair dye.
Hair Products
Restricted
Considered dangerous goods. Can ship anywhere as an excepted quantity (30ml per inner package) as a DDP shipment. Compliance team needs to review Safety Data Sheet.
Nail Polish
Restricted

Can ship anywhere as an excepted quantity (30ml per inner package) as a DDP shipment. For CA and MX, up to 5L can be shipped as an excepted quantity. Shipments to CA and MX must include a limited quantity mark and orientation arrows.

Nail Polish Remover
Restricted
Review ingredients and market regulations for product category determination. Compliance team needs to review Safety Data Sheet.
Perfume
Restricted
Considered dangerous goods. Compliance team needs to review Safety Data Sheet.
Sunscreen
Restricted

Supply cannot exceed more than 3-months to Canada and Australia.

Hand Sanitizer

Prohibited

Shaving blades and kitchen knives are generally permitted. Knives used as weapons and swords are prohibited.

Vitamins & Supplements
Vitamins & Supplements
Vitamins & Supplements
DHEA
Prohibited

Includes processed items like jerky or canned meat. Consumer packaged goods with chicken, turkey, beef or pork are generally permitted. The country of origin must be US.

Emodin
Prohibited

Wooden accessories packaged with an item are generally permitted. Mexico requires an import license for any wood products.

Ephedra Herb
Restricted

May have lithium-ion battery in product.

HGH
Prohibited

Lithium-ion based portable battery banks and mobile chargers are considered dangerous goods.

Supplements

Prohibited

Highly restricted product, must not contain liquid. May have lithium-ion battery. Compliance team needs to review Safety Data Sheet.

Yohimbe Bark
Restricted
Empty lighters are permitted.
Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage
Alcohol / Intoxicating Beverages
Restricted

Considered a dangerous good. Compliance team needs to review Safety Data Sheet.

Food
Prohibited
Includes compressed gases, ethylene, lighter fluid, fuel, gasoline, liquefied gas, natural gas, petroleum oil/gases, propane, refrigerant gases, and matches.
Fresh Fruit

Restricted

Includes ethyl alcohol/ethanol and mineral oil.

Infant Formula
Restricted

Includes imitations and replicas.

Perishable Items
Restricted

Shipments over $2500 require a formal US export declaration.

Consumer Products
Consumer Products
Consumer Products
Blades / Knives
Restricted
Diving Equipment
Prohibited
Electrically Powered Apparatus (Wheelchairs, Lawnmowers, Etc.)
Restricted
Instruments
Restricted
Manufactured Items (Ex. Thermometers)
Prohibited
Precious Stones

Prohibited

Religious Material
Prohibited
Toys
Prohibited
Citronella Candles
Restricted
Animal Products
Animal Products
Animal Products
Animals

Prohibited

Dairy Products
Restricted
Insects
Prohibited
Meat Products
Restricted
Pet Food / Pet Supplements

Prohibited

Agricultural Products
Agricultural Products
Agricultural Products
Agricultural Supplies
Restricted
Fertilizers / Pesticides / Herbicides
Prohibited
Plants
Restricted
Wood / Wooden Items
Prohibited
Medical & Biological
Medical & Biological
Medical & Biological
Bacteria
Restricted
Barometers / Manometers / Sphygmomanometers
Prohibited
Breathing Apparatus
Prohibited
Cryogenics

Restricted

Dental Supplies
Prohibited
Diagnostic Specimens
Prohibited
Medical & Biological Samples
Prohibited
Medical Devices / Medical Supplies
Restricted
Medicaments / Pharmaceuticals
Prohibited
Vaccines
Restricted
Electronics
Electronics
Electronics
Battery Chargers / Power Banks
Prohibited
Car Batteries (Or Any Wet Cell Battery)
Restricted
Class 8 Corrosives

Prohibited

Dry Cell Batteries
Prohibited
Electrical Equipment
Restricted
Lithium Batteries (Packaged Separately from Device)
Restricted
Lithium Batteries Packaged or Installed within Device
Prohibited
Automotive & Mechanical
Automotive & Mechanical
Automotive & Mechanical
Automobile Parts
Prohibited
Grease
Prohibited
Machinery Parts
Prohibited
Smoking & Controlled Substances
Smoking & Controlled Substances
Smoking & Controlled Substances
CBD / THC / Hemp / Hemp Seed
Prohibited
Drugs & Paraphernalia / Controlled Substances
Prohibited
E-Cigarettes / Vapes & Accessories
Prohibited
Lighters
Prohibited
Tobacco / Smoking Tobacco Products
Prohibited
Chemicals & Hazardous Materials
Chemicals & Hazardous Materials
Chemicals & Hazardous Materials
Chemicals
Prohibited
Cleaning Fluids
Prohibited
Corrosives (Liquid and Solid)
Prohibited
Cylinders
Prohibited
Dry Ice (Carbon Dioxide Solid)
Prohibited
Explosives & Flammable Materials (Liquid and Solid)
Prohibited
Fireworks / Sparklers

Prohibited

Laboratory Equipment
Prohibited
Nonflammable items with an Absolute Pressure Exceeding 40 PSI at 70°F or 104 PSI at 130°F
Prohibited
Oxidizers / Organic Peroxides
Prohibited
Paint / Paint Removers / Varnish Removers
Prohibited
Poisons / Irritants / Infectious Substances

Prohibited

Radioactive Substances
Prohibited
Solvents
Prohibited
Sulfur / Sulphuric Acid
Restricted
Toxic Substances
Prohibited
Compressed Gases
Weapons
Weapons
Weapons
Firearms
Military Ordnance / Ammunition / Shells
Pepper Spray
Swords
Weapons
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
Items Valued Over $2500
Counterfeit & Pirated Items
Currency
Liquids / Liquefiable Substances & Powders
Magnets / Magnetized Material