USPS International
postal-service
united-states
30 kg
150 longest side, 300 length + girth combined
190+ countries via UPU agreements
Generally prohibited items
These items cannot be shipped via USPS International regardless of destination.
- Aerosols and compressed gases
- Ammunition and firearms
- Cigarettes and smokeless tobacco
- Controlled substances
- Counterfeit items
- Explosives
- Live animals (except under specific exceptions)
- Lottery tickets
- Marijuana (including in states where legal)
- Obscene material
Restricted items (require declaration)
These items can be shipped but require special declaration, permits, or packaging.
- Lithium batteries (installed in device, USPS specific packaging)
- Perfume (limited quantities, ground transport only)
- Perishable foods (properly packaged)
- Prescription drugs (FDA compliant)
- Tobacco for personal use (limited countries)
Prohibited by destination
Items prohibited by USPS International for specific destinations.
| Destination | Prohibited Items |
|---|---|
| brazil | Used electronics, Used clothing in commercial quantities |
| india | Maps showing disputed territories incorrectly, Satellite phones |
| china | Political materials, Religious propaganda |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| uae | 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 |
| saudi-arabia | 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 |
| 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) |
| 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 USPS Internationalcommonly intersects with customs or carrier policy.
Lithium Power Bank
🇺🇸 United States
USPS prohibits standalone lithium batteries in international mail
Perfume / Fragrance
🇺🇸 United States
Flammable liquid; ground shipping only via USPS
Vape / E-Cigarette
🇺🇸 United States
USPS ban on mailing vapes; private carriers restricted
CBD Oil
🇺🇸 United States
USPS accepts hemp-derived CBD under 0.3% THC
Alcohol / Spirits
🇺🇸 United States
FedEx/UPS accept from licensed shippers only
Tobacco Cigarettes
🇺🇸 United States
Postal restrictions apply for tobacco cigarettes
Adderall (Medication)
🇺🇸 United States
Postal restrictions apply for adderall (medication)
VERIFIED · 2026-05-13