There are some items we cannot ship and others that we may be able to in certain circumstances; if you are unsure, please get in touch with our support team.
Prohibited Items
Prohibited Items may not be shipped with Skypax.
Item |
Animals, Animal Products, Animal Skins, Animal Fur, Animal Parts, Live Animals |
Body Parts |
Cash, Travellers Cheques – (Commemorative / Collectable Coins & Notes are allowed) |
Clinical and or biological samples (including but not limited to bodily fluids and tissue samples) |
Complete original and imitation firearms and firearm parts (including rifle butts, trigger mechanisms, screws/bolts etc., which are manufactured for the sole purpose of creating a functional firearm), ammunition, explosives |
Credit/Debit/Bank Cards |
Environmental Waste |
Fireworks |
Human Remain & Ashes |
Illegal goods (these are goods which are considered illegal in origin, the transit points or the destination countries and would include but not be limited to pirated goods, counterfeit goods and narcotics) |
Ivory & Ivory products |
| Magnets & Magnetized Materials |
Medicines which are not approved for sale in the origin or destination countries or are only available with a Prescription. |
Passports, Birth Certificates, Tax Stickers, Personal Data, or other Legal Documentation |
Perishable Goods |
Pornographic Materials |
Swords, Combat Knives & Other Weapons |
Tobacco & Tobacco Products, including all Vape and E-Liquids |
Restricted Items
Restricted Items may be shipped in certain circumstances; please get in touch with our Customer Service team before making any purchases.
Item | Restriction |
Bullion | Restricted with some Carriers and Destinations |
Alcohol & Alcoholic Beverages | Some countries, carriers, quantities, types |
Auto parts | Must be flushed through & not contain oil – Some parts are considered hazardous for transport. |
Batteries – Lithium-Ion / Lithium Metal / Lead acid (Includes Lithium Power banks / Chargers) | Considered hazardous for transport |
CBD Products | Carrier and destination Restrictions |
Dangerous/hazardous goods, including but not limited to:
Airbags, fireworks, paint perfumes, batteries, power banks, aftershaves, aerosols, nail varnish, hair spray, magnets, flammable substances, dry ice, biological substances, radioactive materials, and any goods specified as such under IATA, ADR, 49 CFR or IMDG regulations. | Restrictions on quantities, destinations, and carriers |
Furniture | Carrier Restrictions |
Mattresses | Carrier Restrictions |
Large Household appliances including: Ovens, Fridges, Washing Machines, Tumble Dryers, Dishwashers | Carrier Restrictions |
Plants and Seeds | Carrier Restrictions |
Items with Restricted Liability
These items can have limited or no liability cover as indicated below; in some circumstances, third-party liability insurance can be arranged; please get in touch with our Customer Service team before making any purchases.
Item | Restrictions | Loss | Damage |
Alcohol & Alcoholic Beverages | Some countries, carriers, quantities, and types - please contact us. | ✔ | x |
Antiques, Art & Articles of exceptional value | £5,000 / $5000 maximum value per consignment | Up to £500 / $500 | x |
Auto parts | Must be flushed through & not contain oil | ✔ | ✔ |
Discs, Tapes, Memory Cards | Any electronic or magnetic media | ✔ | x |
Furniture | Must be flat-packed for standard carriers. Otherwise, contact us. | ✔ | x |
Glass items, including:
Mirrors, Glassware, Kitchenware, Artwork, Vases, Picture Frames, Ornaments, Furniture, Light / Lamp fittings / Shades | Including products containing glass parts | ✔ | x |
Jewellery, Costume Jewellery, Watches & objects constructed of precious metal and/or stones | £5,000 / £5,000 maximum value per consignment | Up to £500 / $500, only to EU, USA, Australia, New Zealand & Japan | x |
Laptop Computers | 1 laptop per consignment containing no more than 1 lithium battery. Otherwise, carrier restrictions apply - please contact us. | ✔ | ✔ (only where physical external damage to the packaging and laptop is visible) |
Mattresses | Carrier restrictions apply - please contact us | ✔ | x |
Pottery & Ceramics including:
Crockery, Ornaments, Tableware, Sinks, Toilets etc. | All Pottery & Ceramics | ✔ | x |
Plants & Seeds | Carrier restrictions apply - please contact us. | ✔ | x |
White Goods, including: Ovens, Fridges, Washing Machines, Tumble Dryers, Dishwashers
| Carrier restrictions apply - please contact us. | ✔ | x |
For Carrier specific restrictions please visit our FAQ here.