Shipping Restrictions

The increase in e-commerce sales has brought new restrictions, including shipments. Each shipping company has its rules and special services, such as products that cannot be shipped, packaging requirements, and more. Here is a breakdown of the shipping restrictions for the most popular commercial shipping companies in the United States:

• USPS (United States Postal Service)
  • Prohibited items include hazardous materials, ammunition, and live animals.
  • Packages must be properly packaged to prevent damage during shipping.
  • USPS offers various shipping services, including Priority Mail, First-Class Mail, and Media Mail.
• FedEx
  • Prohibited items include hazardous materials, weapons, and perishable goods.
  • Packages must be appropriately labeled and insured for the total value of the contents.
  • FedEx offers various shipping services, including Express, Ground, and International.
• UPS
  • Prohibited items include hazardous materials, weapons, and perishable goods.
  • Packages must be appropriately labeled and insured for the total value of the contents.
  • UPS offers various shipping services, including Ground, 2nd Day Air, and Next Day Air.

National Shipments:

USPS (United States Postal Service)

FedEx

UPS

DHL

International delivery:

USPS (United States Postal Services)

FedEx

UPS

DHL

If you want to learn more about importing and exporting, US Customs and Border Protection has a guide that can help you understand the basic details of the operation.

The Federal Trade Commission’s International Selling Guide can find another great guide to international shipping. This guide includes information on taxes, duties, and customs laws.

In addition to the shipping restrictions imposed by the shipping companies, international shipping restrictions must be considered. These restrictions vary from country to country, so it is essential to do your research before shipping internationally. The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website has a helpful guide to importing and exporting goods. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) also has a guide to international selling that includes information on taxes, duties, and customs laws.