Prohibited & restricted items
One item on this list can hold the whole box. If you're unsure about something, ask us first — it's free, and it takes an hour.
Never accepted
These cannot travel on any service.
Batteries & power
Loose lithium batteries, power banks, vapes and e-cigarettes.
Flammables & pressurised
Perfume, aerosols, nail polish, lighters, paint, sanitiser.
Valuables
Gold, silver, precious stones, currency, bearer instruments.
Living & perishable
Seeds, plants, fresh produce, meat, dairy, animals.
Restricted — possible, with the right paperwork
| Item | Status into India | What's needed |
|---|---|---|
| Prescription medicine | Restricted | Prescription copy, sealed, personal quantities |
| Supplements & vitamins | Restricted | Sealed, labelled, small quantities, honest declaration |
| Homemade food | Usually refused | Commercially sealed and labelled only |
| Used electronics | Restricted | Original invoice or a declared value with serials |
| Drones | Restricted | Import permission — usually not worth attempting |
| Devices with built-in batteries | Conditional | Installed in the device, under watt-hour limits |
Rules change and vary by destination and carrier. This page is guidance, not a customs ruling — we confirm your specific items when we quote.
Not sure about an item?
Send us a photo or a description and we'll tell you before you pay — including when the honest answer is "don't send it".