Shipping Policy
Prohibited & Restricted Items
Complete reference for items that cannot be shipped or require special handling across all domestic courier services. Review carefully before booking your shipment.
18
Prohibited
16
Restricted
14
Conditional
Absolutely Prohibited Items
Never Accepted
Prohibited
Explosives & Fireworks
Firecrackers, dynamite, detonators, gunpowder, flares, smoke bombs
Criminal Offence
Prohibited
Narcotics & Illegal Drugs
Cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, cannabis, synthetic psychotropics
Criminal Offence
Prohibited
Poisons & Toxic Chemicals
Cyanide, arsenic, nerve agents, pesticides above permissible limits
Criminal Offence
Prohibited
Radioactive Materials
Nuclear waste, radioactive isotopes, contaminated lab equipment
AERB Prohibited
Prohibited
Firearms & Ammunition
Pistols, rifles, live bullets, grenades, tasers, offensive weapons
Arms Act Violation
Prohibited
Counterfeit Currency
Fake banknotes, forged coins, counterfeit financial instruments
Criminal Offence
Prohibited
Live Animals & Insects
Birds, reptiles, insects, live aquarium fish (except licensed operators)
Wildlife Act
Prohibited
Human Remains & Body Parts
Organs, tissue, blood (cremated ashes only via licensed funeral carriers)
Strictly Regulated
Prohibited
Obscene Publications
Pornographic material, illegal publications, content banned by Govt. of India
IT Act Violation
Prohibited
Strong Acids & Corrosives
Sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, strong oxidising agents
Hazmat Class 8
Prohibited
Banned Plants & Species
Invasive species, plants banned under NPPO / CITES regulations
CITES Violation
Prohibited
Lottery & Gambling Items
Cross-state lottery tickets, betting slips, slot machines, gambling devices
Gambling Act
Prohibited
Infectious Biological Agents
Ebola, anthrax spores, category A pathogens, bio-weapon agents
Biosafety Level 4
Prohibited
Jamming Devices
Mobile signal jammers, GPS blockers, wireless frequency jammers
WPC Prohibited
Prohibited
Stolen Property
Items known to be stolen, looted goods, embargoed merchandise
Criminal Offence
Prohibited
Land Mines & IEDs
Improvised explosive devices, landmines, military ordnance of any kind
Criminal Offence
Prohibited
Tobacco Products (loose)
Unbranded gutka, loose tobacco, beedi bundles exceeding GST exemption threshold
GST Violation
Prohibited
Asbestos & Toxic Waste
Asbestos sheets, industrial toxic waste, mercury-containing devices (bulk)
EPA Prohibited
Restricted Items
Approval Required
Restricted
Lithium Batteries (standalone)
Must comply with IATA PI 965–970; quantity and watt-hour limits strictly apply
IATA Compliance
Restricted
Mobile Phones & Tablets
With Li-ion battery — value declaration + manufacturer packaging mandatory
Declared Value
Restricted
Prescription Medicines
Valid doctor Rx + CDSCO NOC required for quantities above personal-use limits
CDSCO Approval
Restricted
Alcohol & Liquor
State excise permit required; dry-state delivery prohibited; quantity limits apply
Excise Permit
Restricted
Jewellery & Precious Metals
Declared value + carrier insurance mandatory above ₹50,000; invoice required
Declared Value
Restricted
Cash & Currency Notes
Max ₹50,000 with valid proof of source; not covered under standard insurance
Not Insured
Restricted
Government-Issued Documents
Passports, voter ID cards, PAN — only via authorised government or bank channels
Govt. Channel Only
Restricted
Drones & RC Aircraft
DGCA UIN registration copy required; batteries removed; GPS module declared
DGCA Approval
Restricted
Perishable Food Items
Max 72-hr delivery SLA; cold-chain packaging required for dairy, meat, seafood
Cold Chain Required
Restricted
Biological Samples
Medical / diagnostic labs only; UN3373 triple packaging + proper labelling mandatory
UN3373 Compliance
Restricted
Wireless & Radio Devices
WPC / DoT approval letter required for import, export, or interstate movement
WPC Licence
Restricted
Antiques & Artefacts
ASI certificate required; export of pre-1947 antiques is permanently banned
ASI Clearance
Restricted
Flammable Liquids (class 3)
Paints, solvents, lighter fluid — limited quantity rules; approved UN-spec packaging
Hazmat Class 3
Restricted
Debit & Credit Cards
Bank-authorised courier only; third-party and open-market delivery not permitted
Bank Channel Only
Restricted
Classified / Sensitive Maps
Maps of defence installations, border areas; require MHA / MoD clearance
MHA Clearance
Restricted
GNSS / GPS Equipment
High-precision GNSS receivers (< 10m accuracy) require NOCC approval from ISRO
NOCC Approval
Conditional Items
Conditions Apply
Conditional
Perfumes & Cologne
Up to 70 ml per bottle; sealed in original manufacturer packaging; surface transport only
Surface Only
Conditional
Laptops & Notebooks
Battery below 100 Wh; declared value mandatory; original or foam-padded box required
Declared Value
Conditional
Non-Flammable Aerosols
Non-flammable only; total ≤ 500 g; safety cap securely fitted; no pressurised fire
Max 500g
Conditional
Cameras & Optical Gear
Declared value required above ₹10,000; foam or bubble-wrap inner packaging mandatory
Declared Value
Conditional
Medical Devices (non-implant)
Non-diagnostic, non-implantable OTC devices; invoice + CDSCO cert for Rx devices
CDSCO Cert
Conditional
Soil-free Plants & Seeds
Phytosanitary certificate from NPPO required; potting soil strictly prohibited
NPPO Cert
Conditional
Dry Ice Packaging
Max 2.5 kg per package; UN1845 label required; ventilated corrugated outer box only
UN1845 Label
Conditional
Printer Ink & Toner
Non-flammable formulations only; sealed original sealed cartridges; no loose refill ink
Original Sealed
Conditional
Books & Publications
Religious texts and standard publications accepted; banned/obscene titles prohibited
Content Check
Conditional
Power Banks
≤ 100 Wh (≈ 27,000 mAh); cabin baggage equivalence for air mode; no recalled units
Max 100 Wh
Conditional
Prescription Glasses & Lenses
Contact lens solution above 100 ml requires declaration; frames always accepted freely
Declare >100ml
Conditional
Treated Wooden Items
Finished / lacquered wood accepted; raw timber may need fumigation certificate (ISPM 15)
ISPM-15 May Apply
Conditional
Insulin & Medical Injectables
With valid Rx + cold-chain; declared on waybill; gel ice pack packaging required
Cold Chain + Rx
Conditional
Lead-Acid Batteries (sealed)
Sealed non-spillable only (VRLA/AGM); upright position; IATA PI 950 compliance
PI 950 Compliance
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