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
Considered dangerous goods. Compliance team needs to review Safety Data Sheet.
Cosmetics
Restricted
Blog article with more information about prohibited and restricted countries for cosmetics.
Hair Products
Restricted
Check for aerosol containers, as they are considered dangerous goods. Compliance team needs to review Safety Data Sheet for aerosols and hair dye.
Nail Polish
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 Remover
Restricted
Perfume
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.
Sunscreen
Restricted
Review ingredients and market regulations for product category determination. Compliance team needs to review Safety Data Sheet.
Hand Sanitizer
Restricted
Considered dangerous goods. Compliance team needs to review Safety Data Sheet.
Vitamins & Supplements
Vitamins & Supplements
Vitamins & Supplements
DHEA
Prohibited
Emodin
Prohibited
Ephedra Herb
Prohibited
HGH
Prohibited
Supplements
Restricted
Supply cannot exceed more than 3-months to Canada and Australia.
Yohimbe Bark
Prohibited
Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage
Alcohol / Intoxicating Beverages
Prohibited
Food
Restricted
Fresh Fruit
Prohibited
Infant Formula
Restricted
Perishable Items
Prohibited
Consumer Products
Consumer Products
Consumer Products
Blades / Knives
Restricted
Shaving blades and kitchen knives are generally permitted. Knives used as weapons and swords are prohibited.
Diving Equipment
Restricted
Electrically Powered Apparatus (Wheelchairs, Lawnmowers, Etc.)
Restricted
Instruments
Restricted
Manufactured Items (Ex. Thermometers)
Restricted
Precious Stones
Prohibited
Religious Material
Restricted
Toys
Restricted
India requires a Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) stamp.
Citronella Candles
Prohibited
Animal Products
Animal Products
Animal Products
Animals
Prohibited
Dairy Products
Prohibited
Insects
Prohibited
Meat Products
Restricted
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.
Pet Food / Pet Supplements
Prohibited
Agricultural Products
Agricultural Products
Agricultural Products
Agricultural Supplies
Prohibited
Fertilizers / Pesticides / Herbicides
Restricted
Plants
Prohibited
Wood / Wooden Items
Restricted
Wooden accessories packaged with an item are generally permitted. Mexico requires an import license for any wood products.
Medical & Biological
Medical & Biological
Medical & Biological
Bacteria
Prohibited
Barometers / Manometers / Sphygmomanometers
Restricted
Breathing Apparatus
Restricted
Cryogenics
Prohibited
Dental Supplies
Restricted
Diagnostic Specimens
Prohibited
Medical & Biological Samples
Prohibited
Medical Devices / Medical Supplies
Restricted
May have lithium-ion battery in product.
Medicaments / Pharmaceuticals
Prohibited
Vaccines
Prohibited
Electronics
Electronics
Electronics
Battery Chargers / Power Banks
Restricted
Lithium-ion based portable battery banks and mobile chargers are considered dangerous goods.
Car Batteries (Or Any Wet Cell Battery)
Prohibited
Class 8 Corrosives
Prohibited
Dry Cell Batteries
Prohibited
Electrical Equipment
Restricted
Lithium Batteries (Packaged Separately from Device)
Prohibited
Lithium Batteries Packaged or Installed within Device
Restricted
Automotive & Mechanical
Automotive & Mechanical
Automotive & Mechanical
Automobile Parts
Restricted
Grease
Prohibited
Machinery Parts
Restricted
Smoking & Controlled Substances
Smoking & Controlled Substances
Smoking & Controlled Substances
CBD / THC / Hemp / Hemp Seed
Prohibited
Drugs & Paraphernalia / Controlled Substances
Prohibited
E-Cigarettes / Vapes & Accessories
Restricted
Highly restricted product, must not contain liquid. May have lithium-ion battery. Compliance team needs to review Safety Data Sheet.
Lighters
Restricted
Empty lighters are permitted.
Tobacco / Smoking Tobacco Products
Prohibited
Includes cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco.
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)
Restricted
Considered a dangerous good. Compliance team needs to review Safety Data Sheet.
Explosives & Flammable Materials (Liquid and Solid)
Prohibited
Includes compressed gases, ethylene, lighter fluid, fuel, gasoline, liquefied gas, natural gas, petroleum oil/gases, propane, refrigerant gases, and matches.
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
Includes ethyl alcohol/ethanol and mineral oil.
Sulfur / Sulphuric Acid
Prohibited
Toxic Substances
Prohibited
Compressed Gases
Prohibited
Weapons
Weapons
Weapons
Firearms
Prohibited
Includes imitations and replicas.
Military Ordnance / Ammunition / Shells
Prohibited
Pepper Spray
Prohibited
Swords
Prohibited
Weapons
Prohibited
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
Items Valued Over $2500
Prohibited
Shipments over $2500 require a formal US export declaration.
Counterfeit & Pirated Items
Prohibited
Currency
Prohibited
Liquids / Liquefiable Substances & Powders
Restricted
Magnets / Magnetized Material
Prohibited