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Sorting belongings and checking import items before an international move

RESTRICTED ITEMS

Restricted items by country

Import rules for household goods can change by country, item, quantity, and immigration status.

Please check before packing

Import rules can change by country, item, quantity, and immigration status. Share the destination country and inventory before packing and we will flag items that need extra checks.

Sorting clothes beside an open suitcase while preparing to depart

Gas and flammable items

Products that contain gas and flammable items may be restricted from shipping.

Lithium batteries and battery-powered items

Lithium batteries and items with built-in batteries need extra checks depending on the transport method.

Food, medicines, and health supplements

Meat, processed foods, medicines, and supplements may need quarantine or extra review depending on the product and quantity.

Alcohol and tobacco

Quantities above duty-free allowances may be taxed or subject to extra import rules.

Plants, seeds, soil, and animal products

Plants, seeds, soil, and animal products may be subject to quarantine or restricted from import.

Valuables, precious metals, and cash

Valuables, precious metals, and cash may need to be declared or may be restricted from shipping.

Weapons and items restricted by local law

Firearms, blades, explosives, and items restricted by destination law cannot be imported.

Customs rules can change, so the latest standard must be confirmed before shipment. Import rules can vary by item, quantity, immigration status, and local regulations.

Country guides

If you need import notes for a specific country, use the country pages. For Malaysia import information, use the guides below.