Laws and treaties regarding international mail prohibit or restrict certain articles; in addition, the destination country may also restrict articles sent by international mail.
Explosives and hazardous materials
- Gunpowder
Fireworks, firecrackers, ammunitions
- Flammable liquids
Lighter fuel, paint
- Compressed gasses
Fire extinguishers, aqualungs, dust removers (spray type), portable condensed oxygen, helium gas, gas stove burners for camping, gas for portable stoves, gas for lighters
- Flammable materials
Matches, lighters
- Oxidizers
Bleach, peroxidative agents, oxygen generators for personal use
- Poisonous substances
Chloroform, insecticide transpirators (heat type)
- Corrosive substances
Mercury, batteries
- Radioactive substances
Engines for radio-controlled helicopters, etc., magnets
Narcotics
- Narcotics and psychotropic substances
Live animals
- Live animals
Pornographic materials
- Pornographic or immoral materials
Valuables
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- Coins, bank notes, paper money
- Bearer securities, traveler’s checks