Every country has specific regulations governing the prohibition and restriction of goods that require adherence. Therefore, this document provides a comprehensive catalogue of each country’s prohibited and restricted goods.
The List of Prohibited and Restricted Goods Across Countries
Below is a compilation of prohibited and restricted items from our multiple partner countries:
- Australia
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- Europe
- Hongkong
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- New Zealand
- Philippines
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Vietnam
1. Australia
| Items | Description/Precautions | Type | Regulation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Knives | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Blowguns | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Electric shock devices | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Extendable Batons | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Fake designer goods | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Fireworks | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Illegal pornography | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Drugs | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Steroids | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Pirated DVDs | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Herritage items | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Protected Wildlife | Parcel | Prohibited |
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2. Brunei
| Items | Description/Precautions | Type | Regulation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acids | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Batteries | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Bearer Documents | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Compact Discs | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Corrosives | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Cosmetics | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Dangerous Goods | Dangerous Goods, as defined by IATA | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Drugs, Prescription and | ||||
| Non-prescription | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Films | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Flammables | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Foodstuffs | Above 2kg will be restricted | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Gases | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Graphite Products | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Infectious substances | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Knives | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Laser discs | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Liquor | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Firecrackers | Parcel | Prohibited |
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3. Cambodia
| Items | Description/Precautions | Type | Regulation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Animal | parcel | prohibited | ||
| Plants & Seeds | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Chemicals | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Used goods | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Fertilizer | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Fireworks & Explosives | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Pesticides / Plant | ||||
| Protection | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Metal scraps & waste | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Animal skin | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Firearms | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Fresh/frozen meat & | ||||
| seafood | Parcel | Restricted | ||
| Medicaments for the | ||||
| treatment of cancer, | ||||
| HIV/AIDS or other | ||||
| Intractable diseases | Parcel | Prohibited |
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4. Europe
| Items | Description/Precautions | Type | Regulation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firearms, ammunition, explosives | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Firecrackers | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Toxic chemicals | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Used goods | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Type of cultural products | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Used information technology products | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Used supplies | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Chemicals | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Plant protection | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Endangered, precious, and rare wild animal and plant specimens | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Scrap, waste, and refrigeration equipment | Parcel | Prohibited |
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5. Hongkong
| Items | Description/Precautions | Type | Regulation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meat product | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Tobacco | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Medical equipment | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Medicine or product with medicinal properties | Medicine or products with medicinal properties, including cosmetics and skincare. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Dried food and herbal medicine | For personal use: limit 6 kgs per consignee | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Instant noodles with meat | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Alcohol drinks | Parcel | Restricted |
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6. Indonesia
| Items | Description/Precautions | Type | Regulation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Weapon | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Medical equipment | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Raw food | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Pet food | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Used Items | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Garment | Maximum Quantity 5 pcs | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Electronics | Maximum Quantity 2 pcs | Parcel | Restricted | Require IMEI number |
| Mobile Phone | Maximum Quantity 2 pcs | Parcel | Restricted | Require IMEI number |
| Tablet | Maximum Quantity 2 pcs | Parcel | Restricted | Require IMEI number |
| Portable Computer | Maximum Quantity 2 pcs | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Alkohol Drinks | Maximum Quantity 350 ml | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Cigarette | Maximum Quantity 40 sticks | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Cigar | Maximum Quantity 5 sticks | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Cosmetics | Maximum Quantity 20 pcs | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Supplements | Maximum Quantity 5 boxes | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Dry Foods | Maximum quantity 5 kg | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Shoes or Sandals | Maximum Quantity 2 pairs | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Medicine | As per the doctor’s prescription | Parcel | Restricted | Require supporting documents (prescription & others) |
| Vape Liquid | Maximum Quantity 30 ml | Parcel | Restricted |
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7. Malaysia
| Items | Description/Precautions | Type | Regulation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counterfeit money | Reproduction of any currency note, banknote, or coin currently issued in any country | Document | Prohibited | |
| Any device which intended to be prejudicial to the interest of Malaysia or unsuited to peace | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Drug | The strict prohibition applies to the import and export of illicit drugs. Only licensed individuals or entities authorised by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia, may import or export prescribed drugs. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Media | Various media contain indecent printings, paintings, photographs, books, cards, lithography, engravings, films, videotapes, laser discs, colour slides, computer discs, and other similar materials. | Parcel | Prohibited | Legal paintings, legal photographs, books, cards-Permitted, with checking KDN |
| Live Animal | All general of Piranha fish, Turtle eggs. | Parcel | Prohibited | With Permit |
| Fruit | Cocoa pods, rambutans, pulasan, longan, and Nam-Nam fruits from the Philippines and Indonesia. | Parcel | Prohibited | With Permit |
| Alcohol | Intoxicating liquors that contain more than 3.46 milligrams per litter in any lead or any compound of copper. | Parcel | Prohibited | Custom License |
| Knives | Daggers and flick knives | Parcel | Prohibited | Police Permit |
| Communication Device | Broadcast receivers can receive radio communication within the ranges (68 -87) MHz & (108-174) MHz. | Parcel | Prohibited | Sirim Permit |
| Chemical | Sodium arsenate is a Poisonous chemical. | Parcel | Prohibited | Poison/Pharmacy License |
| Cloth | Cloth bearing the imprint or duplicate of any verses of the Quran | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Pen | The ink or refill ink for pen, pencil lead, and other pens resembling syringes. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Lightning arresters | Lightning arresters containing radioactive material. | Parcel | Prohibited | CAAM License |
| Pharmaceutical | Parcel | Prohibited | Pharmacy License | |
| Egg in the shells | Parcel | Prohibited | MAQIS | |
| Meat | Any meat, bones, skin, hoofs, horns, offal, | |||
| or any part of the animals and Poultry. | Parcel | Prohibited | MAQIS | |
| Animal | Live animals-primates include apes, monkeys, lemur, galago, potto, and others. | Parcel | Prohibited | Import License/JPPH MOA |
| Explosive | Explosives and Fireworks | Parcel | Prohibited | Police Permit |
| Firearms | Parcel | Prohibited | Police Permit | |
| Protection Equipment | Bulletproof vests, steel helmets, and other clothing as protection against an attack. | Parcel | Prohibited | Police Permit |
| Soil & Pest | Soil and pests include live insects, rats, snails, and cultures of plant disease-causing organisms. | Parcel | Prohibited | Import License |
| Safety Helmets | Safety helmets (except as worn by motorcyclists or motorcycle pillion riders). | Parcel | Restricted | Permit from SIRIM |
| Video machines | Video machines excluding game watches & video games for use with TV receivers. | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Motor vehicles | Parcel | Prohibited | MITI License | |
| Batik Sarong | Parcel | Prohibited | Import License | |
| Grain | Rice and paid, including rice products. | Parcel | Prohibited | Import License |
| Communication Device | Parcel | Prohibited | Sirim Permit | |
| Saccharin | Parcel | Prohibited | Approval Letter | |
| Health Ministry | ||||
| Antenna | Parabola antenna for outdoor use. | Parcel | Prohibited | Sirim Permit |
| Pests and organisms | The pests and organisms that can harm any plants. | Parcel | prohibited | MAQIS/Permit /License |
| Live Fish | Parcel | Prohibited | MAQIS/Permit /License | |
| Animal oils and fats | Parcel | Prohibited | MAQIS/Permit /License | |
| Plant | Parcel | Prohibited | Import Permit/Certificate Fitosanitasi/ PEQ | |
| Pesticides | Household and agricultural pesticides. | Parcel | Prohibited | Poison License/Permit |
| Electric domestic equipment | Household electrical appliances that operate on direct current (DC) of 50 volts or 120 volts and above. | Parcel | Restricted | LEN License / PERMIT |
| Waste | Parcel | Prohibited | Poison License | |
| Corals | Parcel | Prohibited | License / Permit | |
| Sexual Product | e.g. Sex Vibrate Machine/Rod | Parcel | Prohibited | Forbidden |
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8. New Zealand
| Items | Description/Precautions | Type | Regulation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Knives | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Blowguns | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Electric shock devices | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Extendable Batons | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Fake designer goods | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Fireworks | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Illegal pornography | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Drugs | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Steroids | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Pirated DVDs | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Heritage items | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Protected Wildlife | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Baked Goods | All the baked goods, as long as they don’t contain fresh fruit, raw nuts, and fillings such as meat or whole egg | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Sweets and lollies | As long as it doesn’t contain liquid honey or other bee products. | Parcel | Restricted |
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9. Philippines
| Items | Description/Precautions | Type | Regulation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Written or printed goods | Written or printed goods in any form containing any matter advocating or inciting treason, rebellion, insurrection, and sedition against the government of the Philippines. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Goods, instruments, drugs, and substances | Items, tools, medications, or compounds specifically created, intended, or modified to facilitate illegal abortion, or any written or printed materials that promote, depict, or offer explicit or implicit guidance on the means, methods, or individuals involved in illegal abortion procedures. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Written or printed goods, negatives or cinematographic films, photographs | Written or printed goods, negatives or cinematographic films, photographs, engravings, lithographs, objects, paintings, drawings, or other representations of an obscene or immoral character. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Any goods manufactured in whole or in part of gold, silver, or other precious metals | Any goods manufactured in whole or in part of gold, silver, or other precious metals or alloys, and the stamp, brand, or mark does not indicate the actual fineness of quality of the metals or alloy. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Any adulterated or misbranded food or goods for human consumption | Any adulterated or misbranded food or goods for human consumption or any adulterated or misbranded drug violates relevant laws and regulations. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| All other goods or parts thereof which importation are explicitly prohibited by law or rules and regulations issued by the competent authority | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Dynamite, gunpowder, ammunitions and other explosives, firearms and weapons of war, or parts thereof | Parcel | Restricted | ||
| Roulette wheels, gambling outfits, loaded dice, marked cards, machines, apparatus, or mechanical devices used in gambling or the distribution of money, cigars, cigarettes, or other goods | Roulette wheels, gambling outfits, loaded dice, marked cards, machines, apparatus, or mechanical devices used in gambling or the distribution of money, cigars, cigarettes, or other goods when such distribution is dependent on chance, including jackpot and pinball machines or similar contrivances, or parts thereof. | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Dangerous Drugs | Marijuana, opium, poppies, coca leaves, heroin, or other narcotics or synthetic drugs which are or may hereafter be declared habit-forming by the President of the Philippines, or any compound, manufactured salt, derivative, or preparation thereof, except when imported by the government of the Philippines or any person duly authorised by the Dangerous Drugs Board, for medicinal purposes. | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Opium pipes or parts thereof, of whatever material | Parcel | Restricted | ||
| Any goods whose importation is restricted | Parcel | Restricted |
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10. Saudi Arabia
| Items | Description/Precautions | Type | Regulation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swine | The meat, fat, hair, blood, and offal of the animal and everything extracted from it. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Dogs | Dogs for guarding, hunting, or guiding blind people with certificates issued by the competent authorities in the exporting country, authenticated by the Saudi embassy, indicating their purpose may be entered. Furthermore, they must undergo veterinary quarantine. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Frog Meat | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Narcotics | Drugs of all kinds, forms and names in addition to the snuff, tumbak and cola nut (Cola acuminate) “Goro”. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| All foodstuffs made from animal blood | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Wines and intoxicants | All types of substances containing alcohol at any level of intoxication, equipment, and materials used solely for distilling wine are prohibited. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| The Holy Quran | In commercial quantities. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Blank Invoice | Addressed in the name of foreign companies abroad. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Advertising materials | For cigarettes of all kinds. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Items contrary to the Islamic faith and morals or the publications regulation | The Islamic faith and morals or the regulations for publications prohibit using pictures, inscriptions, drawings, recitations or phrases, including those found on commodities such as crosses, books, prospectuses, films and tapes. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Empty Packing | Come from abroad for their refilling domestically with the origin indication affixed to them. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Dummies | Dummies that do not comply with the Sharia provisions and general morals are imported for sale in commercial quantities. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Tools, machines and devices for gambling of all kinds | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Used and retreaded tires | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Christmas Tree | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Weapons and military equipment | All kinds, parts, and ammunition thereof exclusive of those for competent government sectors. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Night vision binoculars | Night vision binoculars, binocular night vision cameras and telescopic sights for fitting to arms | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Explosives | Explosive and radioactive substances, firecrackers, gunpowder salt of all kinds and potassium chlorates except with an official permit. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Fireworks | All kinds. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Medicaments | Medicaments not bearing a label or are accompanied by a leaflet showing the composition and quantity of each component according to the regulation for practising the profession of pharmacology and trade in medicines and medical preparations. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Goods with a government emblem | Goods on which is drawn the government emblem in the form of two crossed swords with a palm tree with long stems and leaves in the space above and between the blades adequately represented. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Nutmeg | Nutmeg fruit; seeds and powder thereof. Permission to import it is confined to its powder mixed with other spices within the limits of the permissible ratio, which does not exceed 20%. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Bonds and coupons | Bonds and coupons for sacrificial animals (Adahiy and Hady), ransom (Fidyah) and Charity (Sadaqah). | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Cameras which strip the body of dresses in a naked form. | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Massage devices presented in a manner violating morals. | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Small cars and motorcycles | For children whose height from their wheel axis does not exceed 50 cm and is equipped with petrol, gas or any explosive substance powered engine as well as battery-powered if Its speed exceeds 10 km/hour. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Unlocking devices used in opening doors and cars. | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Annoying horns | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Disguise masks | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Empty bags | Excluding items imported for domestic companies, imported goods bearing marks or data related to foodstuffs, cement, or their respective companies’ trademarks are imported separately. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Transparent women’s cloaks | Even if it is for personal use. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Special knives | Knives designed for aggressive purposes, such as those with two blades or a handle, are available. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Entertainment devices, which contain hysterical laughter | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Sodium carbonates (soda ash) | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Pens in syringe form | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Goods bearing flags of foreign countries in a big | ||||
| prominent form | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Preparations which irritate the | ||||
| organs of the body | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Specimen of Prophet Mohammed’s (peace be upon him) stamp | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Wild animal hides | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Wireless video transmitters (video booster) | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Suitcases containing radio, cassette recorder and alarm devices | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Greeting cards | The card containing a small musical device runs upon movement automatically. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Vehicle antennas | Similar to antennas of police officers’ cars and wireless televisions. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Counterfeit money | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Potassium bromate | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Vehicles with two exhaust pipes | A vehicle equipped with standard transmission generates 450 horsepower. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Devices that are fixed behind the driver to alert him in case he sleeps. | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Eagle emblem | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Voice changer device | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Laser spectacles | Laser with perforations | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Illuminated footwear | The illuminated footwear that contains mercury. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Games in the form of the human hand | Games which some drivers display prominently in their vehicles. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Electronic mihrab | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Kaaba Musharafa model | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Six-pointed star | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Old newspapers | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Vehicles | Vehicle with the steering wheel on the right side. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Antique guns | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Laser pen | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Hidden cameras | Cameras in watches. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Drowns | Parcel | Prohibited |
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11. Singapore
| Items | Description/Precautions | Type | Regulation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chewing gum | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Cigarette lighters | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Prohibited telecommunication equipment | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Controlled drugs | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Therapeutic products | Parcel | Restricted | ||
| Tableware and kitchenware of porcelain or china | Parcel | Restricted | ||
| Rough diamonds | Parcel | Restricted | ||
| Gramophone records | Parcel | Restricted | ||
| Mastering equipment | Parcel | Restricted | ||
| Replication equipment | Parcel | Restricted | ||
| Toy/guns / pistols/revolvers / walkie-talkie | Parcel | Restricted |
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12. South Korea
| Items | Description/Precautions | Type | Regulation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Knives | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Blowguns | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Electric shock devices | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Extendable Batons | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Fake designer goods | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Fireworks | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Illegal pornography | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Drugs | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Steroids | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Pirated DVDs | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Heritage items | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Protected Wildlife | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Baked Goods | All the baked goods, as long as they don’t contain fresh fruit, raw nuts, and fillings such as meat or whole egg. | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Sweets and lollies | As long as it doesn’t contain liquid honey or other bee products. | Parcel | Restricted |
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13. Taiwan
| Items | Description/Precautions | Type | Regulation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meat product | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Tobacco | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Medical equipment | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Medicine or product with medicinal properties | Medicine or products with medicinal properties, including cosmetics and skincare. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Dried food and herbal medicine | For personal use: limit 6 kgs per consignee. | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Instant noodles with meat | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Alcohol drinks | Parcel | Restricted |
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- The consignee needs to register in EzWay.
- It is essential to provide a clear and detailed description of the parcels because it is to prevent the need for a physical inspection.
14. Thailand
| Items | Description/Precautions | Type | Regulation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narcotics | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Cosmetics | Individual shipment is not allowed. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Food | Individual shipment is not allowed. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Pornographic materials | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Counterfeit trademark goods | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| IPR infringing goods | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Fake notes or coins | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Reserved animals/CITES-listed wildlife | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Toys | For personal shipments, limited to 2-3 pieces, the consignee must have a passport/social security card. | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Buddha image, artifact/objects | Fine Arts Department (http://nsw.finearts.go.th) | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Guns, bullets, explosives, and the equivalents of guns | Department Of Provincial Administration, Ministry of Ministry of Interior (www.dopa.go.th) | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Plants and their parts | Department of Agriculture (www.doa.go.th) | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Living animals and carcasses | Department of Livestock Development (www.dld.go.th) | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Food, medicine, cosmetics, and food | Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (www.fda.moph.go.th) | Parcel | Prohibited | |
| Vehicle parts | Ministry of Industry (www.industry.go.th) | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Cigarettes, tobacco, and alcoholic | Excise Department (www.excise.go.th) | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Communication | Office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (www.nbtc.go.th) | Parcel | Restricted |
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15. United Kingdom
| Items | Description/Precautions | Type | Regulation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Knives | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Blowguns | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Electric shock devices | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Extendable Batons | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Fake designer goods | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Fireworks | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Illegal pornography | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Drugs | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Steroids | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Pirated DVDs | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Heritage items | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Protected Wildlife | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Baked Goods | All the baked goods, as long as they don’t contain fresh fruit, raw nuts, and fillings such as meat or whole egg. | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Sweets and lollies | As long as it doesn’t contain liquid honey or other bee products. | Parcel | Restricted |
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16. United States
| Items | Description/Precautions | Type | Regulation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absinthe (Alcohol) | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Alcoholic Beverages | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Biologicals | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Ceramic Tableware | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Cuban-made Products | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Cultural Artifacts and Cultural Property | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Defence Articles or Items with Military or Proliferation Applications | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Dog and Cat Fur | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Drug Paraphernalia | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Firearms | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Fish and Wildlife | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Food Products | As long as the products are available in the US and listed in USA FDA | Parcel | Restricted | |
| Fruits and Vegetables | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Game and Hunting Trophies | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Gold | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Haitian Animal Hide Drums | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Medication | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Merchandise from Embargoed Countries | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Pets | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Photographic Film | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Plants and Seeds | Parcel | Prohibited |
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- The necessary documents for clearance will comprise shipping paperwork, including a signed POA, a photocopy of your ID, evidence of your social security, and commercial invoices. You may also incur additional formal entry fees and import tax/duty charges under local customs regulations.
- It is essential to provide a clear and detailed description of the parcels. It is to prevent the need for a physical inspection.
17. Vietnam
| Items | Description/Precautions | Type | Regulation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firearms, ammunition, explosives | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Firecrackers | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Toxic chemicals | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Used goods | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Type of cultural products | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Used information technology products | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Used supplies | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Chemicals | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Plant protection | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Endangered, precious, and rare wild animal and plant specimens | Parcel | Prohibited | ||
| Scrap, waste, and refrigeration equipment | Parcel | Prohibited |
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