18/07/2026
Know the Restricted Items in International Courier: What You Cannot Send Abroad
Can you send perfume, deodorant, power bank, batteries, cash, gold, silver, jewellery, scissors or knives through international courier? ๐ฆโ๏ธ
Not every product can be sent through a regular international courier service. Some items are restricted or prohibited for international shipping, while certain products may require special approval, documentation, packaging or specific shipping procedures depending on the courier and destination country.
Here are some commonly restricted items you should check before sending a parcel abroad:
๐ฅ Flammable & Dangerous Goods: Perfume, deodorant and aerosols, power banks, batteries and certain combustible materials.
โ๏ธ Sharp & Security-Sensitive Items: Scissors, knives, mirrors, toy guns and realistic weapon replicas.
๐ต Cash & Financial Items: Cash, currency, coins, cheque books, debit cards and bank cards.
๐ Gold, Silver & Precious Items: Gold, silver, engagement rings, gold chains and other precious jewellery.
โ Can I send perfume through international courier?
Perfumes containing alcohol are generally treated as dangerous goods and may require specialised shipping procedures. They may not be accepted through regular international courier services.
โ Can I send a power bank or battery through international courier?
Power banks and lithium batteries are subject to strict air-transport regulations. Acceptance depends on the type of battery, packaging, courier service and destination.
โ Can I send cash through international courier?
Cash and currency are generally prohibited or highly restricted by international courier companies and shipping regulations.
โ Can I send gold, silver or jewellery through international courier?
Gold, silver, precious metals and valuable jewellery can be restricted or prohibited depending on the courier service, declared value and destination country.
โ Can I send scissors or knives internationally?
Sharp objects may be restricted based on the type of item, shipping service and import regulations of the destination country.
Before sending an international courier from India, always check whether your products fall under the allowed, restricted or prohibited items list. Sending an undeclared restricted product can result in shipment rejection, delays, returns or customs issues.
๐ฆ Not sure whether your product can be sent abroad?
Contact ShipHit before packing your international parcel. Our team can help you check whether a particular item is eligible for international shipping based on the product and destination country.
๐ Call ShipHit: 9159 688 688
๐ฌ You can also comment with the name of the product you want to send abroad.