Prohibited & Restricted Items Guide

Important International Aviation Safety Notice (IATA Compliance)

Strict international aviation regulations govern the carriage of dangerous goods, flammable compounds, compressed gases, and high-capacity lithium batteries. Undeclared hazardous items are strictly illegal and subject to severe penalties, cargo confiscation, and prosecution under civil aviation safety authorities.

Aviation Safety Standard

Lithium Batteries & Electronic Devices Guidelines

Effective pursuant to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) dangerous goods regulations, strict capacity thresholds apply to electronic devices and batteries transported via commercial and cargo aircraft. Please inspect your product's battery specifications before dispatch:

Lithium-Ion Batteries (Rechargeable)

Rating Limit: Maximum 100 Watt-hours (Wh) per battery for passenger air transit.
Over 2.7 Wh and up to 100 Wh: Restricted to maximum two loose batteries per box, or up to 8 individual cells per package.
Batteries exceeding 100 Wh (e.g. electric scooters, industrial power banks, solar batteries) require certified Cargo Aircraft Only (CAO) hazardous booking.

Lithium-Metal Batteries (Non-Rechargeable)

Lithium Content Limit: Maximum 2.0 grams total lithium content per battery.
Over 0.3g and up to 2.0g: Restricted to maximum two batteries per box or up to 8 cells per package.
Must be protected against short-circuiting with non-conductive terminal caps or individual blister pouches.

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Strictly Prohibited

Aerosols & Compressed Gases

Deodorants, spray paints, hairsprays, butane canisters, fire extinguishers, and compressed gas cylinders.

Rule: High explosion risk under aircraft cargo hold pressure changes.

Strictly Prohibited

Flammable Liquids & Solvents

Gasoline, lighter fluid, acetone, nail polish remover, alcohol over 70% ABV, oil-based paints, and kerosene.

Rule: Low flashpoint materials are not permitted in commercial express parcels.

Restricted / Conditional

Loose Lithium Batteries & Power Banks

Standalone power banks, loose phone batteries, and e-bike lithium battery packs exceeding 100 Wh.

Rule: Devices containing installed batteries allowed under IATA PI967 (up to 2 per box).

Strictly Prohibited

Explosives, Firearms & Fireworks

Ammunition, firecrackers, sparklers, military weaponry, replica firearms, flares, and gunpowder.

Rule: Zero-tolerance violation under international criminal and aviation laws.

Strictly Prohibited

Corrosives & Battery Acid

Sulfuric acid, wet car batteries, hydrochloric acid, drain cleaners, mercury thermometers, and bleach.

Rule: Severe chemical burn hazard and destructive to airplane structure.

Strictly Prohibited

Currency, Bullion & Precious Stones

Cash notes, gold bullions, uncut diamonds, coins, traveler cheques, and bearer financial securities.

Rule: Must be transported exclusively via specialized armored security transit.

Strictly Prohibited

Toxic & Infectious Substances

Cyanide, arsenic, pesticides, viral medical cultures, infectious diagnostic specimens, and bio-hazards.

Rule: Class 6 dangerous goods require licensed medical cold-chain logistics.

Restricted / Conditional

Prescription Medicines & Pharmaceuticals

Bulk medications, pharmaceutical APIs, controlled drugs, and clinical trials materials.

Rule: Requires doctor prescription, FDA / Drug Controller import permit, and NOC.

Strictly Prohibited

Perishable Foods & Live Organisms

Raw meat, fresh dairy products, live animals, plants without phytosanitary certificates, and ivory.

Rule: Subject to quarantine impoundment and CITES international wildlife treaties.

Not Sure If Your Item Can Be Shipped?

Our dangerous goods compliance officers can review your Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or cargo specs to determine safe packaging and proper airway clearance.

Inquire With Our Dangerous Goods Team