Items Prohibited by Post to 🇺🇸 United States

Fresh Fruit

USDA APHIS prohibits most fresh fruit by post

Cannabis Seeds

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

Coins Collectible

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

Firearms

Firearms is generally prohibited from postal import into United States.

Pepper Spray

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

Pocket Knife

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

Ammunition Sporting

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

Counterfeit Goods Warning

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

Ivory Cites

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

Antiquities

Antiquities is generally prohibited from postal import into United States.

Seeds Plants

USDA APHIS permit required for most seeds

Power Bank Lithium

USPS prohibits standalone lithium batteries in international mail

Limit: Max 100Wh per battery when installed in device

Vape E Cigarette

USPS ban on mailing vapes; private carriers restricted

Alcohol Spirits

FedEx/UPS accept from licensed shippers only

Limit: Licensed shippers only

Perfume Fragrance

Flammable liquid; ground shipping only via USPS

Limit: 16 oz per package ground only

Cbd Oil

USPS accepts hemp-derived CBD under 0.3% THC

Limit: No specific limit for compliant products

Tramadol Medication

DEA Schedule IV; prescription quantities by registered mail

Limit: Personal prescription quantities domestic only

Mobile Phones Commercial

Lithium battery rules apply; FCC compliance needed

Limit: Personal quantities; batteries in device

Drone Batteries

Postal restrictions apply for drone batteries (lipo)

Limit: USPS prohibits all lithium batteries via mail; UPS/FedEx: ≤100 Wh batteries with UN3481 declaration; over 100 Wh requires full DG shipping certification

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

Chocolate

Postal restrictions apply for chocolate

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

Codeine Medication

Postal restrictions apply for codeine (medication)

Limit: DEA Schedule V (low-dose OTC) or Schedule III/II (higher doses); international mailing of controlled substances prohibited under 21 USC §§841, 952

Adderall Medication

Postal restrictions apply for adderall (medication)

Limit: DEA Schedule II; interstate mailing requires DEA registration — not available for personal postal import

Gold Jewellery

Postal restrictions apply for gold jewellery

Limit: No quantity limit for posting; items over USD 2,500 require formal entry; value over USD 10,000 requires CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary)

Tobacco Cigarettes

Postal restrictions apply for tobacco cigarettes

Limit: PACT Act prohibits US Mail delivery; common carriers restricted; commercial imports require TTB permit and ATF registration; personal import by mail prohibited

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 States.

Meat Products

Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to United States.

Dairy Products

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