Know Before You Ship with #ParcelLine — Prohibited & Banned Items Courier & Cargo
✈️ Prohibited Items in Courier & Air Cargo – Know Before You Ship with #ParcelLine
When sending parcels through international courier or air cargo, it is important to know the rules and restrictions set by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and airlines. Every shipment—whether it’s a personal courier or a business/commercial cargo consignment—must comply with these regulations to ensure smooth customs clearance and safe transportation.
At ParcelLine Express, we help you ship worldwide with ease, while ensuring that all items meet the airline and customs guidelines.
📦 1. Prohibited & Restricted Items (General – IATA / Airlines)
Airlines worldwide do not allow the upliftment (carriage) of the following in courier or cargo:
- Explosives, fireworks, ammunition, weapons
- Hazardous materials, flammable liquids, gases
- Radioactive materials, toxic or corrosive chemicals
- Narcotics, drugs, and banned substances
- Currency notes, bearer bonds, counterfeit items
- Live animals, plants, or perishable items not permitted
- Pornographic or restricted media
- Items violating import/export regulations of the destination country
👤 2. Personal Courier Shipments – Items Not Allowed
When sending personal courier parcels (gifts, household goods, food items, etc.), airlines apply stricter restrictions. The following are not allowed in personal courier shipments:
- ❌ Non-Vegetarian food items (meat, fish, seafood, frozen or cooked)
- ❌ Ghee, butter, oils, liquid/gel-based food items
- ❌ White powders (including flours, protein powders, health supplements in loose powder form – due to airline screening restrictions)
- ❌ Liquids, perfumes, deodorants above permitted quantity
- ❌ Precious jewelry, gold, silver in raw form
✅ Allowed in personal courier (with proper packing & declaration):
- Dry food items like pickles, snacks, sweets (limited quantities)
- Packaged spices, coffee, tea, chocolates
- Household goods, books, clothes, gifts
🏢 3. Business Samples / Export & Import – Airfreight Cargo
For commercial shipments, B2B trade samples, and regular export/import cargo, the list of prohibited items is more specific and depends on IATA rules + country regulations.
Commonly restricted in business shipments:
- Chemicals without MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
- Pharmaceuticals without required licenses / FDA approvals
- Alcohol, tobacco, and restricted beverages
- Dangerous goods (must be declared under DG shipping regulations)
✅ Allowed in business airfreight (with documents):
- Garments, textiles, leather goods
- Engineering parts, machinery, auto spares
- Medical devices (with import/export license)
- Electronics, IT hardware, mobile accessories
- Corporate promotional items, samples, and gifts
📑 Mandatory Documents for Business Shipments:
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List
- Export/Import License (if applicable)
- KYC (Know Your Customer) documents of Shipper & Consignee
- MSDS for chemical products
- Certificate of Origin / other trade documents depending on country
🚀 Why Compliance Matters
Sending prohibited items may lead to:
- Seizure of shipment by airlines or customs
- Heavy penalties and legal action
- Delays or blacklisting of the shipper/consignee
That’s why #ParcelLine ensures transparent guidance, compliance checks, and proper documentation before upliftment.
✅ Ship Safe with ParcelLine
At ParcelLine Express, we make sure your domestic & international courier shipments comply with airline, IATA, and customs regulations. Whether it’s a personal parcel to family or business air cargo for export/import, we provide expert support, packing assistance, and documentation guidance.
📞 Contact #ParcelLine today to check if your item is allowed before booking your shipment!
