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Side-by-side carrier comparison for prohibited items, restricted items, weight + dimension limits, and destination-specific restrictions. 28 carriers in catalogue.
| DHL Express | FedEx International | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | international-courier | international-courier |
| HQ | germany | united-states |
| Reach | 220+ countries and territories | 220+ countries and territories |
| Weight limit | 70 kg | 68 kg |
| Dimension limit | 120 x 80 x 80 | 274 x 330 (length + girth) |
| Prohibited (general) | Currency (cash, coins, banknotes), Dangerous goods without hazmat classification, Live animals (with limited exceptions), Human remains or ashes, Counterfeit goods, Cannabis and derivatives (most destinations), Firearms and ammunition, Ivory and CITES-listed wildlife products, Pornographic material (destination-dependent) | Currency and negotiable instruments, Hazardous materials (unless approved shipper), Human corpses, body parts, or fetuses, Live animals (except via FedEx Custom Critical), Plants and plant material without permits, Counterfeit goods, Firearms and weapons, Narcotics and illegal drugs |
| Requires declaration | Lithium batteries (UN 3480 / UN 3481 — Class 9), Perfumes and alcohol-based products (limited UN 3082), Foodstuffs (perishables restrictions apply), Medical samples and diagnostic specimens, Tobacco products (destination-dependent), Pharmaceutical products (requires documentation), Dual-use technology items | Lithium batteries (IATA compliant packaging required), Alcoholic beverages (licensed shippers only), Tobacco products, Perishable food (FedEx Temperature Control available), Pharmaceutical products, Precious metals and stones (declared value) |
| Tariff source | https://www.dhl.com/global-en/home/our-divisions/express/customer-service/prohibited-items.html | https://www.fedex.com/en-us/service-guide/prohibited-items.html |