Compliant international express shipping requires the sender to understand and comply with relevant laws and regulations, as well as the courier’s regulations.
In this article, Weefreight will provide detailed information, which we hope will be helpful.
Basic Requirements for Compliant Shipping
Understand the Regulations of the Destination Country: Regulations regarding express parcels vary from country to country. Before shipping, you must fully understand the relevant laws and regulations of the destination country or region, including prohibited items and tariff policies.
Accurately Fill in Declaration Information: All cross-border shipments (except for documents of no commercial value) require a commercial invoice. Accurate and specific information must be provided, such as a detailed description of the goods, value, quantity, and country of origin. The correct HS code (tariff code) must also be provided to ensure that customs can accurately assess duties and taxes.
Choose Appropriate Packaging and Labeling: Choose appropriate packaging materials based on the characteristics of the goods. Ensure that the goods are tightly packed to prevent shaking, and use sufficient filler material to fill the package space. Special items, such as dangerous goods, require specialized labels and containers.
International Express Prohibited Items List
DHL prohibits the transport of items including, but not limited to, live animals, hunting trophies, animal parts (such as ivory and shark fins), human remains or ashes, precious metal ingots, cash, loose gemstones, intact firearms, ammunition, explosives, illegal items (such as drugs), and counterfeit goods. Furthermore, antiques, artwork, tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and dangerous goods are prohibited from transportation without DHL’s prior consent.
SF Express prohibits the transport of the following items: weapons, imitation weapons, ammunition, controlled devices, and explosives; flammable and explosive items; oxidizers and peroxides; drugs and drug paraphernalia, anesthetics and psychotropic substances for improper use; biochemical products, infectious and contagious substances; corrosive and radioactive substances; all types of illegal publications and other propaganda materials that endanger national security and social stability; documents, materials, and other items containing state secrets; espionage equipment; counterfeit or altered currency, securities, and other illegal counterfeit items; currency and securities; intellectual property infringement and counterfeit and shoddy goods; animals, plants, and their products, especially endangered wildlife and plants, and their products; food, medicine, or other items that are harmful to human and animal health, originate from epidemic areas, or can spread diseases; tobacco, tobacco products, and alcohol; valuables; ceramics (glazed); cultural relics, artworks, collectibles, and antiques; batteries, including lithium batteries, etc.
Other generally prohibited items: In addition to the prohibited items specifically listed by the above express delivery companies, international express delivery generally prohibits the shipment of highly toxic and radioactive substances, substances that pose serious risks to health and the environment, as well as specific items prohibited from export or import by some countries, such as certain cultural relics of historical and cultural significance.
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