Type of Goods Prohibited and Restricted List by Race Couriers

Prohibited and Restricted Good

If you are unsure if the commodities you are shipping are dangerous or restricted, please contact us and we’ll clarify and answer any questions you may have. All international shipments are subject to security screening and additional charges may apply for exceptional activities.

PROHIBITED

Animals (incl. insects, hatching eggs)
Bullion
Counterfeit or pirated goods
Currency
Dangerous goods, hazardous or combustible materials
Drugs and narcotics (illegal)
Firearms, weapons, knives, ammunition (including replicas), airsoft guns
Human remains (incl. ashes)
Irreplaceable items
Negotiable instruments in Bearer Form
Pornography
Any item(s), the carriage of which is prohibited by any law, regulation or state of any federal, state or local government to or through which the shipment may be carried.

DANGEROUS

Aerosols (incl. hair spray, deodorants)
Airbag inflators and modules or seat-belt pretensioners
Alcoholic beverages containing >24% alcohol by volume
Batteries/cells including lithium-ion/polymer/metal – alone and in or with electronic devices (incl. Powerbanks)
Batteries classified as dangerous such as wet spillable/non-spillable lead-acid/alkaline batteries
Carbon dioxide, solid (Dry Ice)
Corrosives such as: acids, corrosive paint and dyes, rust removers
Environmental waste (incl. used engine oil, used or damaged batteries)
Explosives or ammunition (incl. fireworks, flares, sparklers)

Flammable liquids (incl. acetone, lighter fluid, solvent-based paints)
Flammable solids (incl. magnesium, potassium)
Gases (incl. flammable, non-flammable, compressed, toxic gases)
Infectious and/or biological substances expected to contain pathogens or other agents
Matches, lighters or lighter refills (incl. cigarette lighters containing petrol or butane lighters)
Oxidizing materials or organic peroxides (incl. disinfectants, hair dyes)
Pesticides, toxic herbicides, and insecticides or poisons toxic substances

RESTRICTED!

Alcoholic beverages (incl. beer, wine, spirits)
Animal (endangered) products, furs, ivory, plant products and plants (incl. animal skins, cotton, seeds, teas)
Antiques or Fine Art or Works of Art
Collectibles and/or rare items (worth more than its original purchase or not commonly available)
Drugs and pharmaceutical products
Foreign lotteries (incl. circulars)
Industrial diamonds/carbons
Medical samples
Milk powder
Negotiable instruments in Non-bearer Form
Perishable items (incl. flowers, foodstuffs, items requiring temperature control or special handling)
Precious metals and stones (incl. jewelry)
Publications (certain types may be restricted by law)
Soil, earth
Toys
Tobacco
Watches, costume jewelry