These items cannot be sent by international courier from India, whatever documents you have. Check this list before you pack, and ask us if you are unsure about anything in your parcel.
Knowing which group your item falls into helps you avoid parcels being delayed, returned or held at customs.
Cannot be shipped under the applicable export, import or courier rules, whatever documents you have.
May be shipped only if conditions are met, such as approval, documents, special packaging or quantity limits. Acceptance is never automatic.
See the restricted listThe same item can be restricted for one country and prohibited for another. Acceptance depends on destination-country regulations, customs requirements and our courier partners’ policies.
Search the list or filter by category. This is a summary of common prohibited items, not a complete list for every country.
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Guns, ammunition, weapon parts and replica or imitation firearms. Arms and ammunition can leave India only under a licence, and ammunition is also classed as an explosive for air transport.
Not acceptedDo not pack this item in an international courier parcel.
Fireworks, crackers, sparklers, flares, gunpowder and anything that can ignite or explode. These are dangerous goods that standard international courier services do not carry.
Not acceptedDo not pack this item in an international courier parcel.
Narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and any illegal substance, including small quantities. E-cigarettes also cannot be exported from India under the 2019 Act.
Not acceptedDo not pack this item in an international courier parcel.
Poisons, corrosive or toxic chemicals, fuels, flammable liquids and gases, radioactive or infectious substances. Most are dangerous goods that standard courier services cannot accept.
Not acceptedDo not pack this item in an international courier parcel.
Fake branded products, pirated media, counterfeit currency and any goods that are illegal to export from India or import into the destination country.
Not acceptedDo not pack this item in an international courier parcel.
Ivory, animal skins, shells, coral, feathers and products made from protected or endangered animals and plants, which are controlled under wildlife protection laws.
Not acceptedDo not pack this item in an international courier parcel.
Cash and currency notes, and any other item prohibited under applicable export, import or courier regulations for your route. Ask us if you are unsure.
Not acceptedDo not pack this item in an international courier parcel.
Send us the item name, quantity and destination country on WhatsApp. Our team will check it before you pack or book a pickup.
