POSTING PROHIBITIONS

Items Prohibited by Post to 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

CUSTOMS AUTHORITYFederal Customs Authority (FCA)

PROHIBITED ITEMS2

RESTRICTED ITEMS12

COUNTRY POSTING POLICY

Emirates Post and courier companies (Aramex, DHL) handle international postal imports. Customs duty (5%) and VAT (5%) apply to goods above AED 1,000. Prohibited items cannot be imported by any means.

Prohibited Items

The following items cannot be sent by post to United Arab Emirates.

Electronic Cigarette Liquid

Vape products prohibited by post

PROHIBITED

Alcohol Spirits

Alcohol imports by post prohibited for consumers

PROHIBITED

Restricted Items

Chocolate

Postal restrictions apply for chocolate

RESTRICTED

Baby Formula

Postal restrictions apply for baby formula

RESTRICTED

Protein Powder

Postal restrictions apply for protein powder

RESTRICTED

Energy Drinks

Postal restrictions apply for energy drinks

RESTRICTED

Insulin

Postal restrictions apply for insulin

RESTRICTED

Melatonin

Postal restrictions apply for melatonin

RESTRICTED

Codeine Medication

Postal restrictions apply for codeine (medication)

Limit: Schedule II under UAE Federal Law No. 14/1995; postal import prohibited — all narcotics require MOHAP prior approval

RESTRICTED

Tramadol Medication

Postal restrictions apply for tramadol (medication)

Limit: Schedule II narcotic; postal import prohibited — MOHAP prior approval required for all narcotics entry

RESTRICTED

Adderall Medication

Postal restrictions apply for adderall (medication)

Limit: Federal Law No. 14/1995 Schedule I narcotic; postal import strictly prohibited — MOHAP does not issue personal postal permits

RESTRICTED

Gold Jewellery

Postal restrictions apply for gold jewellery

Limit: No quantity limit for personal jewellery; commercial gold imports must be declared to UAE Customs; free zone imports require FZE documentation

RESTRICTED

Tobacco Cigarettes

Postal restrictions apply for tobacco cigarettes

Limit: Postal import allowed up to 400 cigarettes with customs declaration; commercial import requires FTA excise permit

RESTRICTED

Vape E Cigarette

Postal restrictions apply for vape / e-cigarette

RESTRICTED

Unverified entries — pending source check

These entries exist in our dataset but have not yet been checked against a primary source; treat them as provisional.

Carrier-Level Restrictions

These carriers have additional prohibited items specific to United Arab Emirates.

DHL Express

Full carrier profile →

✗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

FedEx International

Full carrier profile →

✗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

UPS Worldwide

Full carrier profile →

✗Pork products
✗Gambling devices
✗E-cigarettes

Royal Mail International

Full carrier profile →

✗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

USPS International

Full carrier profile →

✗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

Australia Post International

Full carrier profile →

✗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

Canada Post International

Full carrier profile →

✗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

Aramex

Full carrier profile →

✗Vape products (import restrictions)
✗Gambling equipment

EMS (Express Mail Service)

Full carrier profile →

✗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

Yamato Transport (TA-Q-BIN)

Full carrier profile →

✗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

J&T Express

Full carrier profile →

✗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

DPD (Deutscher Paket Dienst)

Full carrier profile →

✗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
✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
✗Asbestos-containing products
✗CITES Appendix I species + products

GLS (General Logistics Systems)

Full carrier profile →

✗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
✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
✗Asbestos-containing products
✗CITES Appendix I species + products

La Poste / Colissimo

Full carrier profile →

✗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
✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
✗Asbestos-containing products
✗CITES Appendix I species + products

Deutsche Post / DHL Paket

Full carrier profile →

✗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
✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
✗Asbestos-containing products
✗CITES Appendix I species + products

China Post (EMS)

Full carrier profile →

✗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
✗Alcohol (postal regulations)

Japan Post (Yu-Pack)

Full carrier profile →

✗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
✗Alcohol (postal regulations)

Korea Post (EMS Korea)

Full carrier profile →

✗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
✗Alcohol (postal regulations)

India Post (Speed Post)

Full carrier profile →

✗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
✗Alcohol (postal regulations)

Australia Post

Full carrier profile →

✗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
✗Alcohol (postal regulations)

Canada Post

Full carrier profile →

✗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
✗Alcohol (postal regulations)

Asendia

Full carrier profile →

✗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
✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
✗Asbestos-containing products
✗CITES Appendix I species + products

Evri (formerly Hermes UK)

Full carrier profile →

✗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
✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
✗Asbestos-containing products
✗CITES Appendix I species + products

Yodel

Full carrier profile →

✗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
✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
✗Asbestos-containing products
✗CITES Appendix I species + products

Purolator

Full carrier profile →

✗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

SF Express (Shun Feng)

Full carrier profile →

✗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

Pos Malaysia (Pos Laju)

Full carrier profile →

✗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
✗Alcohol (postal regulations)

SingPost (Singapore Post)

Full carrier profile →

✗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
✗Alcohol (postal regulations)

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