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Policies

Prohibited & Restricted Items

Items that cannot be shipped, or need special approval, with ShipNation Express.

Draft under review

This policy is a draft being reviewed and may change.

Before you ship

Courier and cargo services cannot carry certain items for safety and legal reasons. The exact rules depend on the destination, the service and the carrier, so always tell us what you are sending before booking.

Generally prohibited

  • Explosives, fireworks, flammable liquids and gases, and other dangerous goods
  • Weapons, ammunition and replicas
  • Narcotics and illegal substances
  • Currency, bullion and negotiable instruments
  • Items prohibited by Indian law or the law of the destination country

Usually restricted

These may need special approval, packaging or documents — or may not be accepted for some routes:

  • Medicines and medical supplies
  • Food items, especially perishables
  • Batteries and electronic items containing batteries
  • Liquids, cosmetics and aerosols
  • High-value items such as jewellery and precious metals

Questions

For any questions, write to [email protected] or call +91 95577 95559 / +91 85339 22280.