Restircted and Hazardous Materials
Materials or items that are considered restricted are often not mailable. This may include hazardous and perishable items. Most common household items cannot be mailed through the US Postal Service® internationally. Certain materials or items are mailable, but with restrictions.

Examples of resticted or hazardous household products that may be mailed internationally but have specific restrictions...

Lithium Batteries
Cigars
Medical Devices
Medicine or Drugs

Examples of items that cannot be mailed internationally...

Aerosols
Air Bags
Alcoholic Beverages
Ammunition
Cigarettes
Dry Ice
Explosives
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
Gasoline
Nail Polish
Perfumes
Poison
Pool Chemicals

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Publication 52 – Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail – International Section ›