Sendways & Co
Safety

Prohibited items

These items cannot be sent through Sendways & Co under any circumstances. This list applies to all routes, all users, and all item values.

For travelers: the golden rule

You are legally responsible for everything in your luggage at customs. If you did not pack it yourself and do not know exactly what is inside, do not carry it. A traveler caught with prohibited items faces detention, fines, criminal charges, and a permanent travel record. No delivery fee is worth that risk.

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Weapons and explosives

  • ×Firearms, ammunition, and firearm components
  • ×Explosives, detonators, and flammable propellants
  • ×Knives, blades, and any object designed to injure
  • ×Tasers, stun guns, and electroshock devices
  • ×Replica weapons that could be mistaken for real ones
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Illegal drugs and controlled substances

  • ×Narcotics and controlled substances in any form
  • ×Precursor chemicals used in drug manufacturing
  • ×Drug paraphernalia
  • ×Substances that are legal in the origin country but prohibited in the destination country
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Dangerous goods and hazardous materials

  • ×Flammable liquids: petrol, lighter fluid, acetone
  • ×Compressed gases beyond personal-use toiletries
  • ×Corrosive substances: acids, bleach, drain cleaners
  • ×Radioactive materials
  • ×Toxic and infectious substances
  • ×Lithium batteries beyond IATA-permitted quantities
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Wildlife and animal products

  • ×Live animals of any species
  • ×Products from endangered species (CITES-listed): ivory, rhino horn, certain reptile skins
  • ×Bushmeat
  • ×Unprocessed animal hides with flesh attached
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Currency and financial instruments

  • ×Cash exceeding destination country reporting thresholds
  • ×Counterfeit currency or documents
  • ×Negotiable instruments: bearer bonds, blank cheques
  • ×Uncut diamonds or gemstones without certification
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Restricted food and agricultural products

  • ×Fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, or dairy without proper phytosanitary certificates
  • ×Soil and plant material that could carry pests
  • ×Foods subject to quarantine in the destination country
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Intellectual property violations

  • ×Counterfeit branded goods
  • ×Pirated software, media, or publications
  • ×Items infringing on patents, trademarks, or design rights
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Other prohibited items

  • ×Human remains
  • ×Pornographic material involving minors
  • ×Items whose export is prohibited by the country of origin
  • ×Items whose import is prohibited by the destination country
  • ×Any item a traveler is asked to carry without knowing its contents
  • ×Any item misrepresented in the request description

Not sure about an item?

This list is not exhaustive. When in doubt, contact us before sending or carrying the item.

Ask before sending

Last reviewed: May 2025. Violations result in immediate account suspension and may be reported to relevant authorities.