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Prohibited and Restricted Items When You Send a Parcel to UAE

When shipping parcels to the UAE, it’s crucial to adhere to the rules and regulations to ensure a hassle-free delivery. Here’s a detailed guide to the items that cannot be included when you send a parcel to UAE:

General Prohibited Items:

1. Lithium Batteries:
   • Only one lithium battery is allowed per shipment if contained within a working personal electronic device (e.g., mobile phone).
   • Exception: No devices containing batteries are permitted when shipping to/from Australia or China.
2. Aerosols & Pressurized Containers: Such as sprays and other pressurized items.
3. Liquids, Pastes, and Gels: Includes products like nail varnish and perfume.
4. Loose Batteries & Power Banks
5. Toner Cartridges
6. Tracking Devices: Such as AirTags.
7. Animals & Animal Products
8. Weapons & Explosives: Firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, fireworks, and similar items.
9. Plant Products: Including flowers and live plants.
10. Human Remains or Ashes
11. Temperature-Sensitive Items: Items requiring refrigeration or controlled environments.
12. Tobacco & Vaping Products: Regardless of nicotine content.
13. Food & Beverages: Perishable goods, dairy products, meat, fish, nuts, seeds, and alcoholic beverages like wine or champagne.
14. Other Restricted Items:
    • Prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals.
    • Religious artefacts.
    • Valuables like jewellery, antiques, and precious stones (shipped at the owner’s risk).
    • Irreplaceable items like passports, confidential documents, or cash.
    • Counterfeit goods or items from sanctioned countries.

Additional Prohibited Items for UAE:

1. Items offensive to Muslim culture.
2. Playing cards.

Items Shipped at Your Risk (Excluded from Cover):

While we accept these items, they are not included under complimentary cover:

1. Electrical Devices: Such as mobile phones, tablets, TVs, or computers.
2. Glass & Porcelain: Fragile items.
3. Non-Standard Excess Items: Ensure proper packaging; for example, shipping a TV in a suitcase is not acceptable.

When you send a parcel to UAE, ensure that the contents comply with these guidelines to avoid delays or issues during shipping.

Please note that Getmyparcel has no control over duties and customs charges, as these are determined by customs inspectors evaluation.