⚠️ Shipping Restrictions

Prohibited & Restricted Items

To ensure safe and legal shipping, certain items cannot be shipped internationally. Please review this list before placing your order. Items found in packages may result in delays, seizure, or account suspension.

Legend

🚫BannedNot accepted at all

⚠️RestrictedRoute/quantity limits apply

✅AllowedGenerally accepted

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Dangerous Goods

Explosive & Flammable Materials

🚫 Banned

Fireworks, lighters (with fuel), matches, flammable liquids

Radioactive Materials

🚫 Banned

Any radioactive substances regardless of quantity

Corrosive Substances

🚫 Banned

Strong acids, alkalis, mercury, and similar chemicals

Compressed Gases

🚫 Banned

Gas canisters, aerosols (above 500ml), pepper spray

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Batteries & Electronics

Large Lithium Batteries (>100Wh)

⚠️ Restricted

High-capacity power banks, e-bike batteries, laptop batteries above airline limits

Loose Lithium Cells

⚠️ Restricted

Loose 18650 cells or similar — must be installed in device

Drone Batteries (>160Wh)

🚫 Banned

Professional drone LiPo packs above carrier limits

Small Consumer Batteries

✅ Allowed

Phone batteries, AirPod cases, smartwatch — OK if inside device

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Liquids & Cosmetics

Perfume & Cologne (>100ml)

⚠️ Restricted

Air freight restricted. Sea/road freight available for larger quantities.

Liquid Cosmetics (>100ml each)

⚠️ Restricted

Foundation, serums, lotions — restricted by volume on air routes

Alcohol-based Products

⚠️ Restricted

Hand sanitizer, alcohol sprays — surface mail only

Powder (>500g)

⚠️ Restricted

Flour, protein powder, supplements — requires declaration

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Counterfeit & IP

Counterfeit Brand Goods

🚫 Banned

Items using fake trademarks of Nike, Gucci, Apple, etc. — strictly prohibited

Pirated Media

🚫 Banned

Copied DVDs, software, books — prohibited in most destinations

Replica Watches (branded)

🚫 Banned

Counterfeit Rolex, AP, etc. — customs seizure risk in all countries

Inspired / Unbranded Replicas

✅ Allowed

No-brand lookalike items without trademarked logos — allowed

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Food & Plants

Fresh Produce & Meat

🚫 Banned

Fresh fruit, vegetables, unprocessed meat — prohibited internationally

Seeds & Live Plants

⚠️ Restricted

Most destination countries require phytosanitary certificate

Packaged Snacks & Dry Food

✅ Allowed

Factory-sealed snacks, dry noodles, tea — generally OK with declaration

Alcohol & Spirits

⚠️ Restricted

Shipping varies by country. Prohibited to some destinations (e.g. Saudi Arabia)

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Weapons & Controlled

Firearms & Ammunition

🚫 Banned

All firearms, real or replica — absolutely prohibited

Knives (blades >6cm)

⚠️ Restricted

Kitchen knives are fine; tactical/combat knives restricted by country

Stun Guns & Tasers

🚫 Banned

Prohibited in most destinations

Airsoft & BB Guns

⚠️ Restricted

Destination-dependent. Prohibited in UK, Australia. OK in US with declaration.

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Important Note

This list is a guide only. Customs regulations vary by destination country and change frequently. GlobalBuy is not responsible for items seized by customs. When in doubt, contact our team before purchasing. Sending prohibited items may result in order cancellation and account suspension without refund.