Prohibited Items

Items that cannot be shipped from the below origins
ChinaAny shipment containing motors, magnets or pumps needs to undergo a magnetic inspection before it can be shipped, Powder items, Liquids not otherwise classed as Dangerous Goods, Anti-freeze, or Brake Fluid, or Wet Ice (Frozen Water), Items with Battery, Camphor or Essential Oils (Eucalyptus), Cosmetic Liquid or Palette (please check with the local S&S team for details), All Liquids, Food / Supplements and Medicine, Compressor, Candles and Wax products, Fake and Counterfeit goods, Hair styling and removal products (Gel/Wax) Laboratory Tests/Samples.
TurkeyPhones, iPhones, iPad, tablets, All sort of batteries contained or packed or standalone.
UAETelescopes, Prescription pills, Electronic items with high power magnet.
UKToner Cartridges and Car Key.
USAAs per Wildlife and Fish Department any endangered species products (skin, hair, etc.) are not allowed, Electronic Cigarette Accessories, Metal Detector Devices.
Items that cannot be shipped to the below origins
EgyptAny Glasses/Pens/Watches that contain Spy Cams, Mobiles with Camera in a Watch Shape, Planes with Remote Control, Any Remote Controlled shipments, Laptops that are manufactured 5 years prior to the current date is prohibited Only 2 new and 2 used Cell Phones can be shipped per year, Motorcycle parts and accessories, Airplanes of any kind, Nail Polish, GPS Trackers, VGA (Video Graphics Card) Telescope, Military Clothes, Electronic watch, Robots.
Items cannot be shipped via shipZbox
AnimalAnimals Live or Dead animals, Insects, Reptiles of any kind, Animal Products (Skins, Meat, Fur including Hair Products).
AntiquesAntiques.
Art AntiquesAny collectible painting, Sculpture or other work of Art Antiques
Counterfeit GoodsAs per the Customs Law in China, fake/counterfeit goods are not allowed to be shipped out to other countries.
CorrosivesAluminum chloride, Caustic soda, Corrosive cleaning fluid, Corrosive rust remover/preventative, Corrosive paint remover, Acid (Hydrochloric, acid, Nitric acid, Sulphuric acid, etc.) Substances which can cause severe damage by chemical action to living tissue, other freight, or the means of transport. All corrosive substances are prohibited.
DrugsCocaine, Cannabis Resin, LSD and Narcotics, Morphine and Opium, Psychotropic substances, Prescription drugs sent for medical or scientific purposes, drugs in prescription quantities may be sent by private individuals in the case of emergencies.
ElectronicsLaser (as Laser Hair Removals or Laser Pens), Walkie Talkie, Used Laptops manufactured before 2008 (not allowed in Egypt).
ExplosivesAmmunition, Firearms (including parts), Blasting caps, Christmas cracker snaps, Party poppers, Theatrical flares, Fireworks (Skyrockets, Sparklers, Crackers), Flares, Fuses, Ignites, Nitro-glycerin, Any chemical compound, mixture or device capable of producing an explosive pyrotechnic effect, with substantial instantaneous release of heat and gas. All explosives are prohibited.
Fake/Dummy GamesToy Weapons, Paint Ball Guns and BB guns, Antique weapons, Knives and Swords, Fake grenades, Items that could be used as weapons, etc.
Flammable liquidsAlcohol, Perfume, Acetone, Benzene, Kerosene, Motor fuels, Battery fluid, Gasoline, Lighter fuel, Cleaning compounds (Bleach, Disinfectants, Laundry detergents, Oven cleaners, etc.), Nail Polish, Paint thinners and removers, Petroleum, Adhesive products (Glue, Silicone, etc.) Turpentine, Solvents, Liquids, mixtures of liquids, or liquids containing solids in solution or suspension which give off a flammable vapor, etc.
Flammable SolidsCalcium carbide, Cellulose nitrate products, Matches (any type including safety), Metallic magnesium, Nitro-cellulose based film, Phosphorous, Potassium, Sodium, Charcoal, Flint lighters, Hydride, Zinc powder, Zirconium hydride, Substances liable to spontaneous combustion. Substances which in contact with water, emit flammable gases. Solid materials which are liable to cause fire by friction, absorption of water, spontaneous chemical changes, or retained heat from manufacturing or processing, or which can be readily ignited and burn vigorously. etc.
FragileGlassware, Ceramics, Lighting (fluorescent tubes, neon lighting, x-ray tubes, light bulbs, etc.) Musical instruments, Plaster items (fibre clay).
GamblingLottery Tickets and Gambling Devices
Gases compressed ,liquefied or dissolved under pressureAll flammable compressed gases are prohibited (Blow lamps, Butane, Cigarette lighters), Ethane, Gas cylinders (Camping gas cylinders full or empty) Ammonia products, Hydrogen, Methane, Propane, etc. Permanent gases, which cannot be liquefied at ambient temperatures; liquefied gases, which can become liquid under pressure at ambient temperatures; dissolved gases, which are dissolved under pressure in a solvent.
Government-issued DocumentsIncluding but not limited to Permanent Residence cards, Green Cards, Work Permits, Passports, Driver’s Licenses, Health Cards, Correspondence from respective countries tax authority (e.g., Revenue Canada, Internal Revenue Service, HM Revenue and Customs).
MineralsAsbestos, Dry ice (solid carbon dioxide), Magnetized material, Toner (Photocopier), etc.
Negotiable CurrencyBullion, Money, Fake/Dummy/Collectable Cash, Payment Cards, Traveler Cheques, Passports, IDs, Stamps, Gift Cards and Cheques.
Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides solidsDyes (Hair, Textile, etc.), Bromates, Chlorates, Components of fiberglass repair kits, Nitrates, Perchlorates, Permanganates, Peroxides, Fertilizers, Weed killers, Insecticides, etc. Though not necessarily combustible themselves, these substances may cause or contribute to combustion of other substances. They may also be liable to explosive decomposition, react dangerously with other substances, and be injurious to health. All oxidizing substances and organic peroxides are prohibited.
PackagingWet or leaking Parcels and Parcels emitting odor of any kind.
PerishablesFoodstuff, Perishable Food Articles, Beverages requiring refrigeration or other environmental control.
PlantsPlants and Plant material, seeds.
PornographyFoul or disgusting Material, Pornography and/or obscene Material, Any unsolicited Indecent Item or representation of any kind.
Radioactive MaterialFissile material (Uranium 235, etc) Radioactive waste material, Thorium or Uranium ores, etc. All material and samples that are classified as radioactive as in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instructions are prohibited.
RemainsHuman and animal remains and Ashes.
Tobacco ProductsCigarettes, Cigars, Electronic Cigarettes, Tobacco, etc.
Toxic and infectious substancesArsenic, Beryllium, Cyanide, Fluorine, Hydrogen Solenoid, Mercury, Mercury salts, Mustard gas, Nitrobenzene, Nitrogen dioxide, Pesticides, Poisons Rat poison, Ebola, Foot and mouth disease, Environmental, clinical and medical waste. Substances liable to cause death or injury if swallowed or inhaled, or by skin contact. All toxic substances are prohibited.
Toxic Compressed GasesAll toxic compressed gases are prohibited(Chlorine, Fluorine, etc).
Compressed GasesAll non-flammable compressed gases are prohibited (Carbon dioxide, Neon, Helium, Nitrogen, Fire extinguishers, etc).