Aramex
international-courier
uae
50 kg
120 x 80 x 80
65+ countries with direct presence, 220+ via network
Generally prohibited items
These items cannot be shipped via Aramex regardless of destination.
- Cash and financial instruments
- Dangerous goods (unless DG-certified shipper)
- Drugs and narcotics
- Firearms and ammunition
- Human remains
- Ivory and wildlife products
- Live animals
- Pornographic material
Restricted items (require declaration)
These items can be shipped but require special declaration, permits, or packaging.
- Alcohol (licensed shippers, select routes)
- Lithium batteries (IATA compliant)
- Perishable goods (cold chain available on select lanes)
- Pharmaceutical products (documentation required)
- Tobacco products
Prohibited by destination
Items prohibited by Aramex for specific destinations.
| Destination | Prohibited Items |
|---|---|
| saudi-arabia | Alcohol, Pork, Non-Islamic religious items, Israeli-origin goods |
| uae | Vape products (import restrictions), Gambling equipment |
| india | Satellite phones without WPC license |
| australia | Raw meat / dairy from unapproved-origin countries, Fresh fruit + vegetables, Untreated wood / plant material, Bee products (honey) from non-approved origins |
| new-zealand | Raw meat / dairy from unapproved-origin countries, Fresh fruit + vegetables, Untreated wood / plant material, Bee products (honey) from non-approved origins |
| thailand | E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products |
| singapore | E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Chewing gum (except therapeutic) |
| malaysia | Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products |
| indonesia | Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products |
| philippines | Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products |
| vietnam | E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products |
| japan | Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products |
| south-korea | Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products |
| china | Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products |
| hong-kong | E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid |
| taiwan | E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid, Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products |
| qatar | Alcohol of any kind, Pork products + pork derivatives (gelatine, lard), Materials offensive to Islamic values, Israeli-origin products (residual boycott in some GCC + Iran/Iraq), Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products |
| kuwait | Alcohol of any kind, Pork products + pork derivatives (gelatine, lard), Materials offensive to Islamic values, Israeli-origin products (residual boycott in some GCC + Iran/Iraq), Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products |
| bahrain | Alcohol of any kind, Pork products + pork derivatives (gelatine, lard), Materials offensive to Islamic values, Israeli-origin products (residual boycott in some GCC + Iran/Iraq), Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products |
| oman | Alcohol of any kind, Pork products + pork derivatives (gelatine, lard), Materials offensive to Islamic values, Israeli-origin products (residual boycott in some GCC + Iran/Iraq), Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products |
| iran | Alcohol of any kind, Pork products + pork derivatives (gelatine, lard), Materials offensive to Islamic values, Israeli-origin products (residual boycott in some GCC + Iran/Iraq), Luxury goods over local threshold (sanctions context), Dual-use electronics (EAR / Annex IV restricted), Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil, Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products, Satellite receivers (effectively prohibited) |
| brazil | E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid |
| mexico | E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid |
| argentina | E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid |
| russia | Luxury goods over local threshold (sanctions context), Dual-use electronics (EAR / Annex IV restricted) |
Notable rule pairings
Specific item × destination rules where Aramexcommonly intersects with customs or carrier policy.
Perfume / Fragrance
🇺🇸 United States
Flammable liquid; ground shipping only via USPS
Perfume / Fragrance
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Flammable liquid — surface mail only
Lithium Power Bank
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Royal Mail restricts standalone lithium batteries
Tobacco Cigarettes
🇺🇸 United States
Postal restrictions apply for tobacco cigarettes
VERIFIED · 2026-05-13