Can you send anything by international express from the United States?

Not everything can be sent by international express delivery in the United States, because it involves the customs and laws and regulations of two or even multiple countries. Many items that seem to be risk-free in daily life may become sensitive or prohibited items. The following are some explanations of the restrictions on international express delivery in the United States:

I. Restrictions on sensitive items

1. Food:

Due to the different standards and laws and regulations on food safety between the two countries, food is usually regarded as sensitive items in international express delivery in the United States.

Commercial international express delivery such as DHL, FedEx, TNT in the mainland usually does not allow direct transportation of food to the United States, but needs to go through postal channels or take a detour from Hong Kong.

2. Beauty and personal care:

Cosmetics, skin care products, liquids, paste-like smear products, contact lenses, perfumes, nail polish, toothpaste, soap, etc. are also sensitive items.

3. Electromagnetic products:

Batteries, power banks, computers, tablets, mobile phones and other electrical products are also subject to certain restrictions.

4. Liquids:

Liquid items such as laundry detergent, detergent, cooking oil, liquid food, alcohol, wet wipes, sprays, etc. are also sensitive items.

5. Other sensitive items:

Including but not limited to heat packs, heating pads, forehead thermometers, mobile phone cases, watercolor pens, crayons, candles, mothballs, sanitary balls, buckwheat pillows, dried plants, etc.

2. Restrictions on prohibited items

1. Dangerous goods:

Such as detonators, explosives, fireworks, gasoline for cars, alcohol, kerosene, matchsticks, strong acids and alkalis, etc.

2. Prohibited drugs:

Such as opium, morphine, cocaine, etc.

3. Weapons and simulations:

Various firearms, simulated weapons and equipment, bullets and explosive goods, etc.

4. Counterfeit currency and bills:

Counterfeit currency and counterfeit commercial bills, etc.

5. Public health risk items:

Bone or urn, unsalted animal fur, unmedicated animal bones, unsterilized animal organs, bodies or bones, etc.

6. Perishable items:

Fresh milk, meat and poultry, vegetables, fruits, etc.

7. Animals and plants and their products:

Live animals and plants, such as endangered animals, national treasures, green plants, seeds and breeding raw materials, etc.

8. Items that affect human and animal health:

Food or other goods from plague areas.

9. Illegal publications and propaganda materials:

Counter-revolutionary newspapers, books, propaganda materials and obscene and indecent articles, as well as goods with contents involving state secrets.

10. Currency:

Renminbi and foreign currencies cannot be sent either, as these currencies are easily lost or damaged during the mailing process and are prone to financial risks.

11. Historical relics:

Precious relics prohibited from leaving the country cannot be sent to the United States.

12. Items that infringe intellectual property rights:

Such as textile products, computer parts and components, books, audio-visual products, etc. that counterfeit registered brands and trademarks.

III. Special provisions

When sending goods, in addition to complying with the above-mentioned restrictions on prohibited and sensitive goods, you must also pay attention to the special regulations of customs in various countries.

For example, the size and weight of the goods may be restricted, and if they exceed the limit, you may need to pay additional fees or be rejected.

Special packaging (such as non-carton packaging or deformed packaging) may also require additional fees.

Not everything can be sent by US international express. You need to carefully understand the relevant restrictions and regulations before sending to avoid unnecessary trouble and loss. If you need to send items other than sensitive or prohibited items, it is recommended to choose a regular and reliable international express company and consult its customer service staff for more detailed shipping guidelines and precautions.