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BEFORE YOU TAPE IT UP

Know what’s
in your box.

Prohibited & restricted items

A few things cannot travel. Others need checking first. Start with the contents, then check the route.

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ArrowPath service guidance · Rules last updated 8 September 2026.

WHAT ARE YOU SENDING?

Find the right
place to start.

Choose a category to see what needs checking. This guide does not confirm that a shipment can be accepted.

01 / CANNOT BE CARRIED

Always prohibited.

The following cannot be carried on any international express service we arrange:

  • Explosives, fireworks, ammunition and weapons or their parts
  • Flammable liquids, gases, aerosols and pressurised containers
  • Corrosive, toxic, radioactive and infectious substances
  • Illegal drugs, narcotics and controlled substances
  • Counterfeit goods and items infringing intellectual property rights
  • Currency, bullion, bearer securities and negotiable instruments
  • Live animals, and human or animal remains
  • Loose lithium batteries shipped on their own
  • Pornographic material and any item illegal at origin, transit or destination
02 / OUR MAINLAND CHINA SERVICE

No batteries.
No dangerous goods.

For every collection from mainland China, ArrowPath does not accept dangerous goods or any item containing a battery. This stricter service rule includes loose batteries, power banks, mobile phones, laptops, tablets, battery-powered toys, power tools and equipment with a built-in or removable battery. Do not remove, conceal or misdescribe a battery to obtain carriage.

Read the China export eligibility guide ↗
03 / TELL US BEFORE BOOKING

Some goods need
a closer look.

These can often be shipped but need checking against the destination and the carrier's rules:

  • Electronics containing lithium batteries from origins outside mainland China (mainland China collections are not accepted)
  • Cosmetics, perfumes and nail products (frequently classed as dangerous goods)
  • Food, supplements, plant products and seeds
  • Medicines, medical devices and pharmaceutical samples
  • Alcohol and tobacco
  • Jewellery, watches, precious metals and stones
  • Artwork, antiques and other high-value or fragile items
  • Machinery containing fuel or oil residue
  • Branded goods requiring proof of authorisation to distribute

An item appearing in this list is not permission to ship it. The prohibited-items list and the mainland China rule still apply.

LET’S CHECK IT TOGETHER

Unsure about
something inside?

Tell us exactly what the goods are, where they will be collected and where they are going. We’ll check whether we can arrange the shipment.

Ask the ArrowPath team ↗
INCLUDE THESE DETAILS
  1. The product name and what it contains
  2. Any batteries, liquids, powders, fuel or oil
  3. The collection and destination countries
admin@arrowpath-logistics.com ↗

Your responsibility

You are responsible for ensuring your shipment complies with the laws of the origin, transit and destination countries, and with the carrier's terms. Shipments containing prohibited items may be held, returned, disposed of or reported to the authorities, and any resulting costs will be charged to the sender.

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