Do you know that some contraband items are embargoed overseas in international express delivery? If you send contraband items privately, the package will be returned and you will be fined $5,000. To avoid an unpleasant mailing experience, please make sure that there are no contraband/prohibited items in the package you send! In addition to the well-known prohibited items such as explosives, there are also some items that you think can be sent out that may also be prohibited items or require special channels and application documents before they can be sent out! Wait for the editor of Fuuffy to explain it clearly to you, whether you can send it or not!
In addition to being careful to avoid sending prohibited items when sending items, there are also some items that are restricted and can be sent, but they need to meet specific regulations and conditions. . The following is a list of restricted items:
1. Products containing batteries: mobile phones, computers, computers, Bluetooth speakers/headphones, alarm clocks, sweeping robots, etc.
2. Radio transceivers: all radios and equipment including Bluetooth/WIFI functions
3. Alcoholic beverages: beer, table wine and other alcoholic beverages
4. Food (except meat): seafood, doll noodles, biscuits, tea, etc.
5. Airgun (simulated gun): airgun, simulated gun or related accessories/parts below 2 joules
6. Cosmetics and skin care products: all alcohol-free cosmetics, skin care products, personal cleaning products, etc.
7. Liquid, powder, paste, and gel-like items (regardless of the packaging used), including moisturizing water, eyeliner, hand cream, and setting powder , seasoning powder, drinks, etc.
If you have goods to be sent overseas, remember to check whether the items can be sent through the courier you choose, because some items are prohibited. Shipping is prohibited. To avoid packages being returned or being fined heavily, senders must have full knowledge and awareness of these contraband items. Below, the editor lists some common international express contraband items:
1. Drugs: All patent medicines/products containing Chinese and Western medicine ingredients, including eye drops, analgesic plasters, anti-inflammatory creams, Chinese medicinal materials, etc.
2. Pure batteries: electronic components, a single old battery, dry batteries and lithium batteries in separate mailing batches, charging devices (such as batteries, Power bank, camping lamp with power bank function, etc.)
3. Spirits: alcoholic drinks with an alcohol content of 24% or above.
4. Gases, compressed gases, pressure tanks, such as dry ice, fire extinguishers, gas cylinders, inflatable spheres, life preservers, explosive car airbags, aerosols agents, gas lighters, gas bottles, light bulbs, etc.
5. Lottery and currency: lottery or gambling equipment, collectible coins and stamps, counterfeit currency and securities, and currency equivalents (coins, cash, currency, banknotes and securities)
6. Gold Bar
7. Industrial diamonds or diamonds for processing
8. Fragile antiques, such as ancient porcelain, etc.
9 . Fur: Mink, leopard, tiger and other leather garments
10. Plants and plant products, such as cotton, seeds, tobacco
If there are other prohibited items, please go to [List of prohibited items</ a>】
Understanding the list of prohibited items can help you avoid unnecessary trouble and loss when sending packages. Before shipping internationally, please make sure the package does not contain contraband.
Fuuffy reminds everyone before and after shipping to be careful not to send contraband, otherwise you will be fined $5,000.
Different express delivery companies may have different shipping regulations and prohibited items lists, and we should understand them clearly in advance. In order to avoid mistakenly sending prohibited items, Fuuffy not only clicks on the list of prohibited items on the freight calculation page, but also explains the prohibited items in the shipping service consent form. Remember to read clearly and click to agree first~</p >
Illegal shipping will bring the following serious consequences:
Penalty: The express company or relevant regulatory authorities may impose fines for illegal shipments. Fuuffy will charge a $5,000 fine to customers who send contraband.
Returned or confiscated items: Contraband items may be returned by the courier company or confiscated directly by the relevant departments.
Avoiding the sending of contraband is not only our responsibility and obligation as senders, but also to protect our own interests and aviation safety. If there is anything unclear, please check with Fuuffy customer service before sending!
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