POSTING

Sending parcels internationally

Carrier restrictions, prohibited item lists, and customs declaration requirements for international parcel post. Know before you ship.

Carriers

DHL Express

international-courier220+ countries and territories

Max weight: 70kg · Max dimensions: 120 x 80 x 80

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

FedEx International

international-courier220+ countries and territories

Max weight: 68kg · Max dimensions: 274 x 330 (length + girth)

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

UPS Worldwide

international-courier220+ countries and territories

Max weight: 70kg · Max dimensions: 274 x 400 (length + girth)

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

Royal Mail International

postal-serviceVirtually all UPU member countries

Max weight: 30kg · Max dimensions: 150 longest side, 300 length + greatest cross-section

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

USPS International

postal-service190+ countries via UPU agreements

Max weight: 30kg · Max dimensions: 150 longest side, 300 length + girth combined

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Australia Post International

postal-service190+ countries via UPU agreements

Max weight: 20kg · Max dimensions: 105 longest side, 200 length + girth

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

Canada Post International

postal-service190+ countries via UPU agreements

Max weight: 30kg · Max dimensions: 150 longest side, 300 length + girth

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

Aramex

international-courier65+ countries with direct presence, 220+ via network

Max weight: 50kg · Max dimensions: 120 x 80 x 80

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

EMS (Express Mail Service)

postal-express190+ countries via postal network (UPU EMS Cooperative)

Max weight: 30kg · Max dimensions: 150 longest side, 300 length + girth (varies by operator)

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

Yamato Transport (TA-Q-BIN)

Japanese parcel carrier (domestic + international)Domestic Japan dominant; international via TA-Q-BIN partnerships.

Max weight: 25kg · Max dimensions: 200 cm length+girth

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

J&T Express

Southeast Asian e-commerce parcel carrierASEAN dominant + China + LATAM expansion; key carrier for Shopee / Lazada.

Max weight: 50kg · Max dimensions: 250 cm length+girth

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

DPD (Deutscher Paket Dienst)

European parcel carrierEuropean-focused (DACH + UK + France core); part of GeoPost group; Asian + Americas via partner network.

Max weight: 31.5kg · Max dimensions: 175 cm length+girth

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

GLS (General Logistics Systems)

European parcel carrierEuropean core; subsidiary of Royal Mail.

Max weight: 40kg · Max dimensions: 300 cm length+girth

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

La Poste / Colissimo

French national post / parcel serviceDomestic France dominant; international via UPU and partnership network.

Max weight: 30kg · Max dimensions: 150 cm length

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

Deutsche Post / DHL Paket

German national post / parcelDomestic Germany; integrated into DHL global network.

Max weight: 31.5kg · Max dimensions: 300 cm length+girth

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

China Post (EMS)

Chinese national postDomestic China dominant; international via EMS UPU; ePacket service for cross-border e-commerce.

Max weight: 30kg · Max dimensions: 150 cm length

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

Japan Post (Yu-Pack)

Japanese national postDomestic Japan dominant; international via UPU.

Max weight: 25kg · Max dimensions: 170 cm length+girth

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

Korea Post (EMS Korea)

Korean national postDomestic Korea dominant; international via EMS.

Max weight: 30kg · Max dimensions: 150 cm length

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India Post (Speed Post)

Indian national postDomestic India dominant; international via UPU.

Max weight: 35kg · Max dimensions: 170 cm length+girth

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

Australia Post

Australian national post + parcelDomestic Australia dominant; international via UPU.

Max weight: 22kg · Max dimensions: 105 cm length

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

Canada Post

Canadian national post + parcelDomestic Canada dominant; international via UPU.

Max weight: 30kg · Max dimensions: 200 cm length+girth

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

Asendia

International cross-border e-commerce carrierJoint venture of Swiss Post + La Poste; cross-border e-commerce specialist; reaches 200+ destinations.

Max weight: 30kg · Max dimensions: 150 cm length

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

Evri (formerly Hermes UK)

UK parcel carrierDomestic UK dominant; international via partnership network.

Max weight: 15kg · Max dimensions: 120 cm length+girth

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

Yodel

UK parcel carrierDomestic UK only; no international.

Max weight: 30kg · Max dimensions: 120 cm length

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

Purolator

Canadian parcel carrierSubsidiary of Canada Post; Canada-US cross-border specialist.

Max weight: 70kg · Max dimensions: 330 cm length+girth

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

SF Express (Shun Feng)

Chinese express parcel carrierDomestic China dominant; expanding international via SF International + acquisition.

Max weight: 30kg · Max dimensions: 200 cm length+girth

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

Pos Malaysia (Pos Laju)

Malaysian national post + parcelDomestic Malaysia dominant; international via UPU + EMS.

Max weight: 30kg · Max dimensions: 200 cm length+girth

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

SingPost (Singapore Post)

Singaporean national post + parcelDomestic Singapore + regional ASEAN; cross-border e-commerce specialist.

Max weight: 30kg · Max dimensions: 150 cm length

VERIFIED 2026-06-12

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Popular “can I post X to Y” lookups

Lithium batteries

TO AUSTRALIA

Power banks

TO USA

Alcohol

TO AUSTRALIA

Vape liquid

TO UAE

CBD oil

TO UK

Chewing gum

TO SINGAPORE

Postal resources

Prohibited & restricted items

Full catalogue of items with carrier and country restrictions.

Destination country rules

Import restrictions, de minimis thresholds, and customs requirements by country.

Posting guides

Duty-free allowances explained: what you can bring back, country by country

How personal duty-free allowances work: separate limits for alcohol, tobacco, and general goods value, how gifts count against them, and what happens when you go over. A comparison of the major destinations follows, drawn from each country's own record on this site.

10 MIN READ

Shipping lithium batteries internationally: IATA rules and carrier restrictions

Lithium batteries are the most common reason international parcels get rejected. This guide covers IATA dangerous goods regulations, UN classifications (UN 3480/3481), carrier-specific rules, and how to ship devices containing lithium batteries legally.

12 MIN READ

Importing food products: regulations, labelling, and quarantine

A guide to commercial food imports — from understanding phytosanitary certificates and quarantine rules to meeting labelling requirements in the US, EU, UK, and Australia. Covers fresh produce, processed foods, supplements, and organic certification.

15 MIN READ