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International courier and shipping are subject to approvals and mandates from specific governments and international rules and guidelines. Hence, there are regulations regarding what is permitted and what is not permitted.
Atlantic International Express operates as per the respective government rules and regulations. We do shipping of only those goods which are permitted by the government.
Explosives, fireworks, and flammable liquids (paint, nail polish, lighter fluid). Also covers compressed gases, oxidizers, corrosives, and radioactive materials.
Firearms, ammunition, explosives, and realistic replicas or imitation firearms. Also includes air guns, toy guns, and specific firearm parts.
Illicit drugs, narcotics, and cannabis in any form. Prescription medications are also heavily restricted at times and may require special permits.
Mammals, reptiles, fish, insects and birds are barred, along with hunting trophies, ivory, furs, and skins. See the CITES convention for details.
Cash (banknotes and coins), bullion, precious metals, and negotiable instruments, including traveler's cheques or money orders.
Items that infringe on intellectual property rights, including fake branded clothing, bags, watches, and electronics.
Human or animal cremated remains are generally not accepted for shipping by regular parcel services.
Fresh food, meat, dairy, and other items that can spoil, leak, or attract pests. Many countries ban most food imports.
Strict restrictions apply to materials considered offensive, obscene, or pornographic.
Apart from prohibited items, there are items that can be sent through sea freight or air freight but have restrictions. Generally, you need special permits to send these items. Hence, if you are sending these items, you need more preparation. Also, in certain cases, you will need more documentation and specific licenses.
We at Atlantic International Express provide complete assistance during international shipping. So we will let you know if the item you are sending requires any additional documentation or permit. We also help you in procuring the specific paperwork.
Alcohol & Tobacco: Typically a strictly prohibited item for private individuals, but may be allowed for licensed businesses and through specific routes. · Lithium Batteries & E-cigarettes: Banned on passenger aircraft due to fire risk; devices with small batteries may be permitted if properly packaged, while vapes are often prohibited entirely. · High-Value Items: Luxury watches, jewelry, art, antiques, and precious stones are allowed with compliance requirements; carriers often impose value limits (e.g., $500–$10,000) and require prior approval. · Perfumes & Aerosols: Flammable liquids restricted with a strict limit on volume and packaging. · Dry Ice: Allowed for shipping perishables with strict weight limits, proper labeling and packaging to allow gas release.
Please note that certain items are prohibited in certain countries. Hence, when you are sending a parcel, you may experience a scenario. This is where one country accepts the parcel and the other rejects it. Don't be surprised; it happens. These are standard practices in international shipping. For example, the biosecurity laws are extremely stringent in Australia and New Zealand.
The consequences for shipping a restricted item can be severe. In some cases, your parcel gets rejected. But in some cases, you may incur penalties. At times, you may also face legal action. Hence, you should be extremely careful about what you ship internationally.
It is important to pay more attention to packaging and labelling. This is especially true when you are sending restricted items. You will have to label the parcel appropriately.
Shipping a prohibited item can cause several issues during the customs clearance process. Hence, it is important to have prior knowledge and understanding of the shipping rules.
Clothes, books, shoes, branded/homemade eatables, utensils, pulses, house items.
Cosmetics, artificial Jewellery, electronic items, ghee. (Extra charges depend upon quantity)
Atta (Wheat / jawar / bajra / rice / maida / rava/ etc). Liquid items including oils and perfume, foam / Cotton, vegetables, fresh Fruits, leaves, seeds, jaggery, sugar / Salt and honey
Are you looking to send an international shipment? Contact our team today. We will confirm whether your item is allowed for your destination, explain the paperwork, and handle customs clearance. Already booked? Track your shipment.
Atlantic International Express is committed to offering the best international shipping experience to our customers. So we walk you through the entire process and explain all the details.
