 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@passportglobal.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

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

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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

DHEA

 Prohibited

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Emodin

 Prohibited

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Ephedra Herb

 Prohibited

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HGH

 Prohibited

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Supplements

 Restricted

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

Yohimbe Bark

 Prohibited

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Food & Beverage

Alcohol / Intoxicating Beverages

 Prohibited

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Food

 Restricted

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Fresh Fruit

 Prohibited

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Infant Formula

 Restricted

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Perishable Items

 Prohibited

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Consumer Products

Blades / Knives

 Restricted

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

Diving Equipment

 Restricted

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Electrically Powered Apparatus (Wheelchairs, Lawnmowers, Etc.)

 Restricted

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Instruments

 Restricted

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Manufactured Items (Ex. Thermometers)

 Restricted

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Precious Stones

 Prohibited

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Religious Material

 Restricted

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Toys

 Restricted

India requires a Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) stamp.

Citronella Candles

 Prohibited

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Animal Products

Animals

 Prohibited

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Dairy Products

 Prohibited

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Insects

 Prohibited

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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

 Restricted

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Agricultural Products

Agricultural Supplies

 Prohibited

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Fertilizers / Pesticides / Herbicides

 Restricted

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Plants

 Prohibited

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Wood / Wooden Items

 Restricted

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

Medical & Biological

Bacteria

 Prohibited

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Barometers / Manometers / Sphygmomanometers

 Restricted

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Breathing Apparatus

 Restricted

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Cryogenics

 Prohibited

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Dental Supplies

 Restricted

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Diagnostic Specimens

 Prohibited

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Medical & Biological Samples

 Prohibited

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Medical Devices / Medical Supplies

 Restricted

May have lithium-ion battery in product.

Medicaments / Pharmaceuticals

 Prohibited

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Vaccines

 Prohibited

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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

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Class 8 Corrosives

 Prohibited

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Dry Cell Batteries

 Prohibited

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Electrical Equipment

 Restricted

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Lithium Batteries (Packaged Separately from Device)

 Restricted

Ground shipments allowed to CA, Prohibited via air freight.

Lithium Batteries Packaged or Installed within Device

 Restricted

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Automotive & Mechanical

Automobile Parts

 Restricted

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Grease

 Prohibited

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Machinery Parts

 Restricted

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Smoking & Controlled Substances

CBD / THC / Hemp / Hemp Seed

 Prohibited

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Drugs & Paraphernalia / Controlled Substances

 Prohibited

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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

 Prohibited

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Cleaning Fluids

 Prohibited

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Corrosives (Liquid and Solid)

 Prohibited

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Cylinders

 Prohibited

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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

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Laboratory Equipment

 Prohibited

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Nonflammable items with an Absolute Pressure Exceeding 40 PSI at 70°F or 104 PSI at 130°F

 Prohibited

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Oxidizers / Organic Peroxides

 Prohibited

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Paint / Paint Removers / Varnish Removers

 Prohibited

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Poisons / Irritants / Infectious Substances

 Prohibited

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Radioactive Substances

 Prohibited

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Solvents

 Prohibited

Includes ethyl alcohol/ethanol and mineral oil.

Sulfur / Sulphuric Acid

 Prohibited

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Toxic Substances

 Prohibited

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Compressed Gases

 Prohibited

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Weapons

Firearms

 Prohibited

Includes imitations and replicas.

Military Ordnance / Ammunition / Shells

 Prohibited

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Pepper Spray

 Prohibited

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Swords

 Prohibited

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Weapons

 Prohibited

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Miscellaneous

Items Valued Over $2500

 Prohibited

Shipments over $2500 require a formal US export declaration.

Counterfeit & Pirated Items

 Prohibited

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Currency

 Prohibited

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Liquids / Liquefiable Substances & Powders

 Restricted

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Magnets / Magnetized Material

 Prohibited

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