Animals |
Live or Dead animals, Insects, Reptiles of any kind, Animal Products (Skins, Meat, Fur including Hair Products) |
Antiques |
Antiques |
Artwork |
Any collectible painting, Sculpture or other work of Art Antiques |
Counterfeit Goods |
As per the Customs Law in China, fake/counterfeit goods are not allowed to be shipped out to other countries |
Corrosives |
Aluminum chloride, Caustic soda, Corrosive cleaning fluid, Corrosive rust remover/preventative, Corrosive paint remover, Acid (Hydrochloric, acid, Nitric acid, Sulphuric acid, etc.) Substances which can cause severe damage by chemical action to living tissue, other freight, or the means of transport. All corrosive substances are prohibited. |
Drugs |
Cocaine, Cannabis Resin, LSD and Narcotics, Morphine and Opium, Psychotropic substances, Prescription drugs sent for medical or scientific purposes, drugs in prescription quantities may be sent by private individuals in the case of emergencies. Etc |
Electronics |
Laser (as Laser Hair Removals or Laser Pens), Walkie Talkie, Used Laptops manufactured before 2008 (not allowed in Egypt) |
Explosives |
Ammunition, Firearms (including parts), Blasting caps, Christmas cracker snaps, Party poppers, Theatrical flares, Fireworks (Skyrockets, Sparklers, Crackers), Flares, Fuses, Ignites, Nitro-glycerin, Any chemical compound, mixture or device capable of producing an explosivepyrotechnic effect, with substantial instantaneous release of heat and gas. All explosives are prohibited. etc. |
Fake/ Dummy Games |
Toy Weapons, Paint Ball Guns and BB guns, Antique weapons, Knives and Swords, Fake grenades, Items that could be used as weapons, etc. |
Flammable liquids |
Alcohol, Perfume, Acetone, Benzene, Kerosene, Motor fuels, Battery fluid, Gasoline, Lighter fuel, Cleaning compounds (Bleach, Disinfectants, Laundry detergents, Oven cleaners, etc.), Nail Polish, Paint thinners and removers, Petroleum, Adhesive products (Glue, Silicone, etc.) Turpentine, Solvents, Liquids, mixtures of liquids, or liquids containing solids in solution or suspension which give off a flammable vapor, etc |
Flammable solids |
Calcium carbide, Cellulose nitrate products, Matches (any type including safety), Metallic magnesium, Nitro-cellulose based film, Phosphorous, Potassium, Sodium, Charcoal, Flint lighters, Hydride, Zinc powder, Zirconium hydride, Substances liable to spontaneous combustion. Substances which in contact with water, emit flammable gases. Solid materials which are liable to cause fire by friction, absorption of water, spontaneous chemical changes, or retained heat from manufacturing or processing, or which can be readily ignited and burn vigorously. etc. |
Fragile |
Glassware, Ceramics, Lighting (fluorescent tubes, neon lighting, x-ray tubes, light bulbs, etc.) Musical instruments, Plaster items (fibred clay) |
Gambling |
Lottery Tickets, Gambling Devices |
Gases compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure |
All flammable compressed gases are prohibited (Blowlamps, Butane, Cigarette lighters), Ethane, Gas cylinders (Camping gas cylinders full or empty) Ammonia products, Hydrogen, Methane, Propane, etc. Permanent gases, which cannot be liquefied at ambient temperatures; liquefied gases, which can become liquid under pressure at ambient temperatures; dissolved gases, which are dissolved under pressure in a solvent. |
Government Issued Documents |
Including but not limited to Permanent Residence cards, Green Cards, Work Permits, Passports, Driver’s Licenses, Health Cards, Correspondence from respective countries tax authority (e.g., Revenue Canada, Internal Revenue Service, HM Revenue and Customs) |
Minerals |
Fossils, Jewelry, Stones or stoneware, Marble or any stone derivative |
Miscellaneous |
Asbestos, Dry ice (solid carbon dioxide), Magnetized material, Toner (Photocopier), etc. |
Negotiable Currency |
Bullion, Money, Fake/Dummy/Collectable Cash, Payment Cards, Traveler Cheques, Passports, IDs, Stamps, Gift Cards |
Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides solids |
Dyes (Hair, Textile, etc.), Bromates, Chlorates, Components of fiberglass repair kits, Nitrates, Perchlorates, Permanganates, Peroxides, Fertilizers, Weed killers, Insecticides, etc. Though not necessarily combustible themselves, these substances may cause or contribute to combustion of other substances. They may also be liable to explosive decomposition, react dangerously with other substances, and be injurious to health. All oxidizing substances and organic peroxides are prohibited. |
Packaging |
Wet or leaking Parcels, Parcels emitting odor of any kind |
Perishables |
Foodstuff, Perishable Food Articles, Beverages requiring refrigeration or other environmental control |
Plants |
Plants and Plant material, seeds |
Pornography |
Foul or disgusting Material, Pornography and/or obscene Material, Any unsolicited Indecent Item or representation of any kind |
Radioactive material |
Fissile material (Uranium 235, etc.) Radioactive waste material, Thorium or Uranium ores, etc. All material and samples that are classified as radioactive as in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instructions are prohibited. |
Remains |
Human and animal remains, Ashes |
Sharp Tools/Weapons |
Scissors, Knives, Needles and Cartridges, Guns and Gun Accessories |
Tobacco Products |
Cigarettes, Cigars, Electronic Cigarettes, Tobacco, etc. |
Toxic and infectious substances |
Arsenic, Beryllium, Cyanide, Fluorine, Hydrogen Solenoid, Mercury, Mercury salts, Mustard gas, Nitrobenzene, Nitrogen dioxide, Pesticides, Poisons Rat poison, Ebola, Foot and mouth disease, Environmental, clinical and medical waste. Substances liable to cause death or injury if swallowed or inhaled, or by skin contact. All toxic substances are prohibited. |
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All toxic compressed gases are prohibited(Chlorine, Fluorine, etc.) |
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All non-flammable compressed gases are prohibited (Carbon dioxide, Neon, Helium, Nitrogen, Fire extinguishers, etc.) |
General Unacceptable Commodities / All Origins |
Flammable Batteries, Standalone Batteries, Portable Batteries, Power Banks, Walkie Talkie, Drone Cameras, Lasers (as Laser Hair Removal or Laser Pens), Pets Supplements, Government issued documents (Including but not limited to Permanent Residence Cards, Green Cards, Work Permits, Passports, Driving Licenses, Health Cards, Correspondence from a respective country’s tax authority, e.g. Revenue Canada, Internal Revenue Service, HM Revenue and Customs) / Damaged/Broken phones of any kind (iPhone, Samsung etc.) Damaged / broken tablets of any kind, Hoverboard, Hookah & Hookah Accessories, Samsung Note 7, Any endangered species products (skin, hair etc.), All Liquids, Nail Polish, Spy Items. |