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Prohibited Items

Below is a categorized summary of all item types restricted by air freight regulations and Indian law:

Dangerous goods

1. Dangerous Goods & Chemicals

  • Hazardous or radioactive regulated materials.
  • Flammable liquids and oxidizing substances.
  • Toxic pesticides and pest poisons.
  • Corrosive chemicals and cleaning fluids.
  • Compressed air and shock absorbers.
  • Lighters and combustible dye aerosols.
  • Restricted or strong magnetized materials.
Cosmetics and alcohol products

2. Cosmetics & Alcohol‑Based Products

  • Perfumes and alcohol‑based body sprays.
  • Deodorants and pressurized aerosol cans.
  • Nail polishes and liquid gel sets.
  • All products containing flammable alcohol.
  • Industrial solvents with ethanol or isopropyl.
  • Liquid cosmetics with unknown labels.
  • Flammable hair care styling products.
High value and financial items

3. High‑Value & Financial Items

  • Cash, currency, and negotiable instruments.
  • Bullion made of precious metals.
  • Loose precious stones and rare collectibles.
  • Luxury watches and fine jewelry.
  • Statues and heavy stone sculptures.
  • Jewellery without valid appraiser certificates.
Electronics and controlled tech

4. Electronics & Controlled Technology

  • Electronics requiring export/import licenses.
  • Industrial radars and sonar equipment.
  • Critical networking or server racks.
  • Devices containing strong magnets.
  • Regulated aviation or defense technology.
  • Unverified or modified electronic devices.
Drugs and tobacco

5. Drugs, Tobacco & Contraband

  • All illegal drugs and narcotics.
  • Controlled substances and drug paraphernalia.
  • Prescription and non‑prescription medicines.
  • Cigarettes and tobacco‑related products.
  • Lottery tickets and gambling machines.
  • Counterfeit goods and fake items.
  • Alcoholic beverages and restricted spirits.
Weapons and defense equipment

6. Weapons & Defense Equipment

  • Explosives and flammable ammunition parts.
  • Firearms and all weapon accessories.
  • Knives and personal stun guns.
  • Military gear and tactical devices.
  • Law‑enforcement handcuffs and batons.
  • Body armor and defense helmets.
  • Smoke signals and tactical gear.
Animal plant and food

7. Animal, Plant & Food Products

  • Live animals or animal transport.
  • Seeds, plants, and farming material.
  • Perishable or unsealed food products.
  • Fresh meat, dairy, and frozen items.
  • Items that breach FSSAI regulations.
  • Animal skins and exotic wildlife materials.
General shipping risks

8. General Shipping Risks

  • Fragile products prone to damage.
  • Unidentified powders and suspicious contents.
  • Items breaching local import restrictions.
  • Items violating Indian customs rules.
  • Mis‑declared or inconsistently labeled goods.
  • Prohibited items for air transport.

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