Legal
Prohibited and dangerous items
Items that generally cannot be shipped through our platform. Carrier rules may be stricter—always check the selected service.
Last updated: 29 July 2026
Dangerous goods
Explosives, fireworks, flammable liquids and solids, compressed gases, toxic or infectious substances, radioactive materials, corrosives, lithium batteries shipped outside carrier rules, and other ADR/IATA restricted dangerous goods.
Illegal or restricted items
Illegal drugs, counterfeit goods, stolen property, weapons and ammunition (including replicas where banned), and any item illegal to send under UK law or the destination country’s law.
Other commonly restricted items
Cash and negotiable instruments beyond carrier limits, perishable food without approved packaging, live animals (except where a specialist service explicitly allows), human or animal remains, and high-value jewellery unless the carrier and cover allow it.
Your duty
You must declare contents accurately. Shipping prohibited items may lead to seizure, destruction, fines, and cancellation without refund where the carrier or law requires it.