PROHIBITED/DANGEROUS

ITEMS LIST

These Dangerous Goods Must Not Be Posted

Class 1 - Explosives Examples : Ammunition, fireworks, blasting caps, igniters, fuses, flares, caps for toy firearms Class 2 - Gases : Flammable and non-flammable   Examples : aerosol products, butane, charged butane cigarette lighters, fire extinguishers containing compressed gases, carbon dioxide gases Class 3 - Flammable Liquids     Examples : gasoline, perfume, alcohol, flammable solvents and cleaning compounds, flammable paint, flammable varnish removers and thinners which ignite spontaneously with air Note : alcoholic beverages generally are not prohibited, but packing requirements for liquids must be observed Class 4 - Flammable Solids   Examples : matches of all kinds, cellulose nitrate films and other cellulose nitrate products, zinc powder, metallic magnesium, substances which become dangerous when wet. Note : modern films of cellulose acetate are not prohibited Class 5 - Oxidising Materials     Examples : substances which yield oxygen readily, organic peroxides such as hair or textile dyes, fibreglass repair kits, some bleaching powders, disinfectants, certain adhesives

Class 6 - Poisons (toxic) including drugs and medicines     Except samples of poisons and drugs and medicines in prescription quantities when packed and transmitted in the prescribed manner. Class 7 - Radioactive Material     Class 8 - Corrosives     Examples : corrosive cleaning liquid, corrosive rust remover or preventative, corrosive paint or varnish removing liquid, nitric acid, battery fluid, mercury. Class 9 - Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods     Examples : material which has anaesthtic , noxious, toxic or other characteristics which can cause extreme annoyance or discomfort in the event of leakage, liguid argon, gallium, liquid helium, polymerisable materials, strongly magnetised materials, pyrophoric liquids, instruments containing mercury, creosote, quick lime, oiled paper, toys containing batteries. Other Prohibited Items     Items prohibited from carriage by Australian or State law. Living creatures other then bees, leeches, silk-worms and harmless entomological specimins packed correctly. Offensive material. Items which menace or harass any person

These items may be posted if packed correctly

Biological specimens, bacteriological and pathological specimens, perishable biological substances. Liquids Bees, leeches, silkworms and harmless entomological specimens Pastes, powders and substances in tablet form Perishable foodstuffs Poisons including drugs and medicines (NB. only poison samples and prescription quantities of drugs and medicines transmitted in the prescribed manner) Sharp-edged or pointed items.

 

Prohibited Items
Your guide to items that are hazardous and illegal to post.

Why are some items prohibited?
Its very important that you don't send prohibited items in the post. While they may appear harmless, under certain conditions they can easily become dangerous. Air and temperature changes, for example, could cause a prohibited item to leak, ignite or explode. There is most risk with items transported by air, but you should never assume prohibited items are safe to send if you are not posting them by air.

Postal Authorities, Airlines, Regulated Agents and/or Freight Forwarder (the ‘Agent’) will not accept any liability or make compensation payments for loss, damage or delayed delivery for any prohibited items.

The sender of a prohibited item will be liable for any damage or delay caused by those items.

Because prohibited items can be dangerous, mail suspected of breaching the regulations may be opened for inspection. If any prohibited item is found it will not be delivered. The Agent is not obliged to return the article to the sender, but may:
· render the article safe or destroy it,
· deliver the article to the appropriate authorities; or
· dispose of the article at the Agent’s discretion

There are severe penalties for sending and not declaring fully by international mail and/or freight and/or courier prohibited items.You must not send these items.
These goods and substances, in any shape or form, are all prohibited. There are also many other less common, prohibited items. If you are unsure in any way please check. It is your responsibility. Reference points include the International Postal Guide at www.auspost.com.au and the Consul/Embassy of the recipient country.

· Any item that is illegal, dangerous or destructive substance or fluid (including any item with a Dangerous Goods classification).
· Any matter or thing capable, as packed, of causing injury to any person or damage to any article.
· Any noxious substance or thing, or any dead animal.
· Any indecent article or representation of any kind.
· Any item with a Dangerous Goods Classification
· Explosives
For example: ammunition, fireworks, igniters, flares, caps.
· Gases
For example: all aerosol cans, cigarette lighters, camping and other gas cylinders (full or empty).
· Flammables (rapid burning)
For example: paint, matches, petrol, thinners, some solvents and cleaning fluids, alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content above 70%
· Oxidisers (react when combined with oxygen)
For example: peroxide hair & textile dyes, peroxide disinfectants, fibreglass repair kits.
· Corrosives (eat into other things)
For example: mercury (such as in a thermometer), bleach, nail polish/nail polish remover, nitric acid, battery fluid.
· Poisons
· All Poisons classified as Class 6.1 Hazardous Goods by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods regulations e.g. cyanide, strychnine, arsenic.
· Perishable biological substances, pathological objects and articles for medical examination classified as Class 6.2 Hazardous Goods.

· Batteries
As listed in the IATA Dangerous Goods regulations. Batteries that are accepted for the post must be removed from the appliance.
· Other goods
All highly magnetic, illegal, offensive or unsolicited indecent goods.
Other prohibited items
· Negotiable instruments in bearer form including: Travellers Cheques (uncashed), bankers drafts (bearer), bonds (bearer), cheques (bearer or blank), credit cards (activated), money order, promissory notes, share certificates (bearer), tickets (open). These can only be sent by courier to certain countries. Please check first at reference points, or enquire before sending to avoid confiscation.
· Animals. All living creatures except for correctly packaged bees, leeches, silkworms and harmless insects.
· Animal products, plant products and plants (e.g. animal skins, furs, fish, poultry, meat, produce and tobacco).
· Bullion, cash or currency.
· Firearms, parts thereof and ammunition.
· Human remains, including ashes.
· Narcotic substances(illegal).
· Any items prohibited by any law, regulation or statute of any country to or through which the items may be shipped.
· Anything that is inadequately packaged.

Here is a simple table which can serve as a guide to dangerous/restricted goods -

Acid Adhesive Products(containing flammable liquid) Aerosol Cans (e.g. hairspray) Air Bag (car) Alarm Devices(gas or battery powered) Alcohol (more than 5 litres) Alcohol (more than 70% alcohol by volume) Alkaline Aluminium Powder Ammonial Products Ammunition Ammonial Powder Ammunition Animals (except for bees, leeches, silkworms &harmless insects) Anti Freeze Appliances(containing batteries) Asbestos Barometers Batteries(contained in any appliance) Batteries (e.g. car or wet) Battery Fluid Blasting Caps Bleach Brake Fluid Bullets Bullion Butane Camphor Caps For Starting Guns Caps For Toy Guns Carbon Paper Cash or Currency Caustic Soda Charcol Chemicals Chlorates Chlorine Cigarette Lighters Cleaning Materials (liquid or powder) Deodorant (aerosols) Disinfectants Drugs (unless in prescription quantities) Dry Ice Dyes Electronic Items Essential Oils(e.g. eucalyptus, tea tree) Fertilisers Fibreglass Repair Kits Fire Extinguishes Fire Lighters Firearms Fireworks (e.g. skyrockets, sparklers, crackers) Flares Flint Lighters Furs and Skins (Animal)

Gas (e.g. propane, butane, hydrogen, helium) Gas Cylinders (e.g. camping gas) Generators(fuel powered) Glue (e.g. flammable, quick drying) Grenades Hair Colouring / Bleaches Hairspray (aerosol) Human Remains (including ashes) Igniters Indecent Goods Insecticides Kerosene Laundry Detergents Lighter Fluid Liquid Nitrogen Lithium Batteries Magnetic Material Magnets Matches Mercury Motor Fuels Nail Polish Nail Polish Remover Narcotics Oven Cleaners (which include caustic soda) Oxygen Cylinders Paint (oil based) Perfume Perfumery Products Peroxides Petrol Phosphorus Plastic Solvent Poisons(e.g cyanide, lead, arsenic) Polyester Resin Kits Propane Shock Absorbers (gas or compressed air) Signals, Distress Signals, Smoke Sodium Solvents Sparklers Sulphuric Acid Swimming Pool Chemicals Tea Tree Oil Textile Dyes Theatrical Flares Thermometers Toner (e.g. photocopier) Toy Caps Turpentine Varnish Weed Killers Zinc

 

Send these items with care
These items and substances can only be sent internationally if they are packaged correctly. Please ask for details on how to send them on 1300 667 500. Whilst it is indicated they may be acceptable no responsibility is given for the goods being ultimately shipped if there is any risk perceived or not perceived..
· Poisons not classified as Class 6.1 Hazardous Goods by the IATA regulations. These items must be sent by Courier and use the Signature Required service.
· Radioactive substances in quantities exempted from the Radiation Protection Act 1965 and below the limits specified by the International Atomic Energy Agency, e.g. domestic smoke alarms.
· Electronic/electric appliances and devices (batteries must be removed).
· Narcotic drugs (where allowable and if sent by an authorised organisation).
Perishable biological specimens and substances not classified as Class 6.2 Hazardous Goods must be sent by Courier using the Signature Required service to a recognised laboratory, medical institution, medical practitioner or vet.

· Perishable biological specimens and substances not classified as Class 6.2 Hazardous Goods must be sent by Courier using the Signature Required service to a recognised laboratory, medical institution, medical practitioner or vet. Such items must be packaged in accordance with The Guideline for Packaging and Shipping of Infectious Substances from Australia. It is the solely the responsibility of the Sender to source and meet the requirements set down for shipping these goods.
· Alcoholic beverages. Polystyrene packaging is compulsory for glass items, and items not packed accordingly may jeopardise the whole shipment, including confiscation. All alcoholic beverages must meet the Import Restrictions of the recipient country.
· Liquids not classified as dangerous.
· Sharp edged or pointed items.
Due to the complex nature of some products, it remains the senders responsibility to check regulations, import restrictions of the recipient country to see if the product can be sent by post or freight or courier. All items, irrespective of packaging, listed as prohibited cannot be sent.

Reference points are www.auspost.com.au (International Postal Guide) and the Consul/Embassy of the Recipient country.
In all circumstances ignorance is not accepted as a reason for not abiding by the rules.
Finally at the absolute discretion of any party involved in sending your goods as required to comply with instructions from the Department of Transport and Regional Services in the checking of parcels where a security risk exists or may occur action will be taken including checking contents, removing items that are regarded as being non-complaint and repacking. Where items are still transported that included prohibited or restricted items the responsibility remains with the original sender.