Most everyday goods can be sent, though some need a quick government-agency confirmation. A range of items are restricted or can't be mailed at all. When you add an item, we screen it automatically and tell you before you pay.
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Generally accepted
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Apparel & textiles · clothing, scarves, bags
Widely accepted; children's items may need a CPSC disclaimer.
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Consumer electronics · phones, earbuds, chargers
Anything with a radio (phones, earbuds, watches) is FCC-flagged — usually a disclaimer.
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Toys & hobby · toys, games, models
CPSC-regulated; small parts and children's items need a certificate or disclaimer.
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Books & media · books, printed matter
Generally unrestricted.
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Home & lifestyle · kitchenware, décor, textiles
Most household goods are fine; check batteries and aerosols.
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Accessories & gifts · jewellery, watches, small gifts
Fine when specifically described and within value limits.
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You can send these, but they may cost more
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Quota goods · cheese, chocolate, milk, butter, sugar
You can post these. We file the usual postal declaration; customs can instead require a full formal entry, which costs more.
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Not accepting right now
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Beef, and some lamb and goat · beef; some cuts of lamb and goat
We are not accepting these by post while we confirm the rules that apply to them. Other meats are not part of this hold, though separate restrictions may still apply to them. This is about the postal route, not the item.
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Restricted or prohibited
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Tobacco & nicotine · cigarettes, cigars, leaf, ENDS
Non-mailable under U.S. law (incl. e-cigarettes / vapes).
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Firearms, ammunition & parts · guns, ammo, gun parts
Non-mailable; ATF-controlled.
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Explosives & fireworks · fireworks, flares, matches
Non-mailable; includes detonators and matches.
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Alcohol · wine, spirits, denatured alcohol
TTB-controlled; excluded from the mail lane.
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Drugs & controlled substances · medicines, precursors, hormones
DEA-regulated; prescription drugs need permits + FDA review.
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Live plants, seeds & flowers · plants, bulbs, seeds, cut flowers
APHIS-regulated; unsolicited seeds are prohibited.
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Loose lithium batteries · power banks, loose cells
Standalone cells and power banks are restricted in mail.
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Aerosols & flammables · perfume spray, hairspray, lighter fuel
Pressurized / flammable dangerous goods.
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Compressed / flammable gas · propane, butane canisters
Not permitted in mail.
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Radioactive & hazardous · isotopes, mercury, heavy water
Radioactive material, isotopes, mercury.
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Bladed weapons · swords, bayonets
Restricted.
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Anti-dumping goods · certain steel, aluminium, tyres
Goods under an anti-dumping or countervailing duty order need a formal entry — not the mail lane.
Many everyday items (electronics, toys, cosmetics) are watched by a U.S. government agency. That usually just means confirming your item isn't subject to a special rule. Learn about agencies →