These items can NEVER be transported via OBC under any circumstances. Attempting to ship these may result in criminal charges.

Explosives & Weapons:

  • Firearms, ammunition, gun parts
  • Explosives, fireworks, flares
  • Replica weapons (even toys that look real)
  • Tasers, pepper spray, mace

Dangerous Chemicals:

  • Radioactive materials
  • Toxic or poisonous substances
  • Corrosive materials (acids, alkalis)
  • Infectious substances (pathogens)
  • Oxidizers and organic peroxides

Illegal Items:

  • Narcotics and illegal drugs
  • Counterfeit goods
  • Stolen property
  • Items violating export controls (ITAR, EAR)
  • Sanctioned goods

Living Things:

  • Live animals (with rare exceptions)
  • Plants without phytosanitary certificates

Other:

  • Compressed gases (except small aerosols)
  • Flammable liquids over 100ml
  • Magnetized materials (can affect aircraft instruments)
  • Wet ice (dry ice allowed with restrictions)

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