Internationally Prohibited Items

These items may not be sent from the United States to any country: Aerosols. Air Bags. Alcoholic Beverages.

How do you ship drinks overseas?

Use a brand new, corrugated box sturdy enough to protect the contents. Clearly mark the outside of the packaging with the type of liquid inside. Appropriately cushion any cans or bottles with a type of packing material that will absorb leakage in case they break.

Can you ship drinks in the mail?

Beer, wine, and liquor may not be sent through the mail, except in limited circumstances. Please note, if you want to reuse a box that has alcoholic beverage labels on it, remove all logos and labels so your package will pass through the mail system.

Can you ship soda ups?

Ship Carbonated Beverages in a Waterproof Bag

The next way you can prevent your customers from getting wet and damaged parcels is to place each bottle or can inside a waterproof bag. Your carbonated beverage must be able to fit completely inside the bag and close tightly.

How do you ship liquids?

How to Ship Liquids Safely

1. Seal Your Item Well. Your item should have a double seal. ...
2. Put the Item in a Waterproof Bag. The best way to prevent your item from leaking is to bag it. ...
3. Securely Pack Your Item. ...
4. Seal and Mark the Box.

International Shipping 101

What items Cannot be shipped internationally?

Internationally Prohibited Items

• Aerosols.
• Air Bags.
• Alcoholic Beverages.
• Ammunition.
• Cigarettes.
• Dry Ice.
• Explosives.
• Gasoline.

How can I send alcohol to a friend?

To safely ship alcoholic beverages, you should use strong cardboard boxes that have trays inside of them that provide sections for each bottle. This will keep the bottles separate and prevent them from smashing into one another. You can also wrap the bottles in bubble wrap for additional safety.

Can I ship liquids via FedEx?

USPS, UPS and FedEx allow shipping of liquids. You need to use a waterproof container. Follow all regulations for your liquid, especially if it is flammable or hazardous. Not all countries and states allow direct shipping of alcohol.

Why does USPS ask about liquids?

Employees of the United States Postal Service, or USPS, are trained to ask customers whether the package they are shipping contains anything liquid, hazardous, perishable or breakable. This determines whether additional precautions will be necessary during the mailing process.

What happens if you ship alcohol USPS?

USPS prohibits all shipments of beer, spirits, and wine both domestically and internationally. USPS also has strict laws on the packaging for shipments that previously carried alcohol. If a package has any labels or branding of an alcohol company, USPS will not process the shipment and reject it.

Can I ship liquids?

Nonflammable liquids and nonhazardous liquids can be sent via USPS, if sealed inside a waterproof container. A recently proposed rule change states that mailers must mark the outer container of a mailpiece containing liquid to indicate the nature of the contents, and include orientation arrows.

Does DHL ship alcohol?

The requirements for shipping alcohol through DHL will include: Must sign DHL's Agreement to Transport Alcoholic Beverages. Shipment must adhere to all FDA and TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) guidelines and regulations. Must provide all required state or international alcohol licenses to DHL for shipping.

Can you ship alcohol via UPS as a gift?

No, you can't ship alcohol via UPS as a gift.

Federal and state laws also mandate that only licensed businesses ship alcohol, too, so in broad terms, it's a no-go.

How do I ship a 12 pack of soda?

If shipping carbonated beverages by parcel, USPS has specific guidelines available. But here's the gist…

1. Drinks must be secured with a reliable closure (screw top, soldering, clips, etc.)
2. Shipping container or box must be strong enough to protect the contents.
3. Shipping container must be marked with the type of liquid.

Can you ship soda via FedEx?

You can send non-hazardous and non-flammable items in sealed containers, as long as the package is labeled appropriately and displays the exact ingredients. To send more than 4oz, you need to triple-pack the container with insulating materials and leakproof, sealed containers.

Does USPS XRAY every package?

Is Mail X-Rayed? Some of the mail that is sent through the United States Postal Service will pass through an X-Ray machine. There are no specific guidelines as to what may or may not be x-rayed, though mail sent to or through larger cities is likely to pass through an X-Ray machine.

Can USPS see what Im shipping?

The Postal Service's goal is to scan all barcoded mailpieces (flats, letters, and packages) that enter the mailstream and track those items with additional scans up to the point of delivery. Scanning accuracy is critically important to the success of real-time visibility.

Does USPS look inside packages?

Each post office employee is specifically trained to notice packages that are out of place or look odd. They also have specialized technology in some facilities that sniffs out explosives or chemicals that are inside mail.

What do you say when shipping alcohol?

Lastly, if a shipping clerk asks what you are shipping, don't say beer. It's a silly but necessary point to address. FedEx and UPS are not really concerned about what you are shipping, but if someone does ask what is being shipped, say that it's anything but beer.

How do you ship a glass bottle of liquid?

Wrap your glass item in a layer of packing paper or newspaper and secure it in place with a piece of tape. Then wrap the glass in several layers of bubble wrap and tape it in place. Your glass should be covered in three to four layers of bubble wrap when you're done.

Can FedEx ship alcohol?

Shippers must comply with origin and destination countries' laws and regulations governing international alcohol shipments. Shipments can move via FedEx Express only; FedEx Ground does not accept any international shipments containing alcohol. Only wine may be shipped to individuals.

How do you ship a bottle of liquor?

We recommend using polystyrene inner packaging with a corrugated outer container when shipping wine or alcohol bottles. You can also use molded pulp or die-cut corrugated packaging to protect beer, wine, liquor, and champagne. Reinforce the bottom of the box with extra tape.

Can you send a bottle of wine overseas?

You need a FedEx account. You have to sign an alcohol beverage shipping agreement. The wine shipment must be properly packaged, with the case completely covered in soft, protective materials to prevent breakage. The shipment should be clearly labeled to show it contains wine (or alcohol)

Can you ship liquids DHL?

In general, if you consider shipping liquids, the non-flammable ones can be sent via any regular shipping couriers using air services, ground services or even by ship.

Can you ship tea internationally?

Since tea is so popular with almost every culture in the world, it's one of the more popular items to ship, both domestically and internationally. Tea boxes are very lightweight, but still, they're also a little bit bulky, and this combination can present a unique challenge when it comes time to ship them.