Items Prohibited by Post to 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Cannabis Seeds

Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into United Kingdom.

Coins Collectible

Collectible coins (numismatic) is generally prohibited from postal import into United Kingdom.

Firearms

Firearms is generally prohibited from postal import into United Kingdom.

Pepper Spray

Pepper Spray is generally prohibited from postal import into United Kingdom.

Pocket Knife

Pocket Knife is generally prohibited from postal import into United Kingdom.

Ammunition Sporting

Sporting ammunition is generally prohibited from postal import into United Kingdom.

Counterfeit Goods Warning

Counterfeit Goods is generally prohibited from postal import into United Kingdom.

Ivory Cites

Ivory & CITES-Listed Items is generally prohibited from postal import into United Kingdom.

Antiquities

Antiquities is generally prohibited from postal import into United Kingdom.

Power Bank Lithium

Royal Mail restricts standalone lithium batteries

Limit: Max 100Wh, contained in equipment

Cbd Oil

Legal if THC under 1mg per container

Limit: No specific limit

Perfume Fragrance

Flammable liquid — surface mail only

Limit: Up to 150ml surface mail only

Meat Products

POAO rules apply post-Brexit; most non-EU meat restricted

Limit: 2kg personal use from approved countries

Codeine Medication

Controlled drug; special postal procedures required

Limit: Personal prescription quantities

Watches Commercial

Duty and VAT apply; IP enforcement on luxury brands

Limit: No specific limit

Drone Batteries

Postal restrictions apply for drone batteries (lipo)

Limit: Royal Mail prohibits lithium batteries; couriers: ≤100 Wh with UN3481 declaration; 101-160 Wh requires CAA DG authorisation

Wine

Postal restrictions apply for wine

Beer

Postal restrictions apply for beer

Laptops

Postal restrictions apply for laptops

Coral Seashells

Postal restrictions apply for coral & seashells

Taxidermy

Postal restrictions apply for taxidermy

Baby Formula

Postal restrictions apply for baby formula

Protein Powder

Postal restrictions apply for protein powder

Energy Drinks

Postal restrictions apply for energy drinks

Insulin

Postal restrictions apply for insulin

Melatonin

Postal restrictions apply for melatonin

Tramadol Medication

Postal restrictions apply for tramadol (medication)

Limit: Schedule 3 CD (Controlled Drug); mailing internationally prohibited under Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 §3

Adderall Medication

Postal restrictions apply for adderall (medication)

Limit: Schedule 2 CD; international postal import prohibited under Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Gold Jewellery

Postal restrictions apply for gold jewellery

Limit: No weight limit for posting; items over GBP 135 (non-commercial) require customs declaration; commercial shipments must comply with UK Global Tariff Chapter 71

Tobacco Cigarettes

Postal restrictions apply for tobacco cigarettes

Limit: Royal Mail prohibited article; couriers may carry up to 800 cigarettes duty-paid per addressee; commercial import requires HMRC tobacco duty registration

Alcohol Spirits

Postal restrictions apply for alcohol / spirits

Limit: Royal Mail allows spirits with appropriate duty; commercial: HMRC excise duty applies; up to 16 litres spirits per postal consignment with duty payment

Vape E Cigarette

Postal restrictions apply for vape / e-cigarette

Electronic Cigarette Liquid

Postal restrictions apply for e-cigarette liquid (vape juice)

Hemp Seeds Sterilised

Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit when posted to United Kingdom.

Dairy Products

Dairy Products requires declaration / permit when posted to United Kingdom.

Fresh Fruit

Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to United Kingdom.