For Individuals
What items can I not ship by courier?
Forbidden items include weapons, ammunition, drugs, explosives, live animals, cash and certain liquids/lithium batteries. Each courier has its own list — see the full guide on 'What can I ship'.
The main forbidden items for courier shipping are:
- Weapons and ammunition
- Narcotic substances
- Explosives and fireworks
- Live animals
- Cash and securities
- Classified documents
- Certain lithium batteries (depending on type)
Items like alcohol, cosmetics, food and batteries have courier-specific restrictions. See full details on the what can I ship page.