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Prohibited & Restricted Items at Uhutex
What You Can’t Ship Internationally from the United States
To ensure safe and legal deliveries, Uhutex strictly follows international shipping regulations. Certain products are either prohibited due to legal restrictions or restricted because they pose safety risks during transport. Understanding these rules can help you avoid delays, extra costs, or confiscated packages.
Before shopping, please review the categories below carefully.
CLICK ON EACH CATEGORY BELOW to see some specific examples of restricted and prohibited goods. Although we have tried to make the list as complete as possible, it would be impossible to list every possible item that is restricted, especially in the categories of dangerous/hazardous items. Please also use our Quick Guide to see additional examples of Dangerous/Hazardous items. Additionally, this list is general and may not include specific products that cannot be imported into your particular country. Be sure to check with your local Customs office as well as our country-specific pages (Prohibited Items section) for additional items that may be restricted.
- CBD products are restricted for import in the Philippines.
- We are not responsible for misdeliveries on electronics exactly on iWatches.
- All items containing used batteries, liquids and tobacco products are restricted from the U.K. warehouse for shipping.
- Essential oils and all items containing batteries are restricted for Direct shipping type.
- Please contact your local office before ordering expensive items (over $2500).
Cigarette & Tobacco Products
- Cigarettes: One carton per package is OK to ship
- Cigars: One carton per package is OK to ship
- E-Cigarette Liquids: Not allowed
- Chewing Tobacco: One carton per package is OK to ship
- Airbags: Not allowed
Guns & Weapons
- Guns, including Revolvers, Rifles, Pistols, Starter pistols
- Gun parts and components
- Bullets and other types of ammunition
- Paintball guns and paintball equipment
- Airsoft rifles
- Offensive weapons such as mace, pepper spray, stun guns, tasers
- Hand grenades
- Brass knuckles
- Martial arts weapons such as ninja stars
- Knives and swords, including flick knives, kitchen knives, throwing knives
- Bows including compound bows and crossbows
- Imitation weapons including toy guns and toy grenades
Alcoholic Products
- Beverages
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Nail polish and removers
Precious Metals & Stones
- Bullion, gold and other precious metals
- Loose precious stones
Batteries
- Loose batteries are restricted.
Perishable Items
- Frozen items or that require refrigeration
- Fresh/Living flowers, plants, trees, bushes
- Perishable foods
- Items that may melt due to extreme temperatures in transit
Gambling Items
- Gambling devices
- Poker chips
- Lottery tickets
- Other prize tickets
Miscellaneous
- Human or animal remains, including ashes
- Packages/items that are leaking, damaged, wet or emitting an odor
- Needles
- Rare coins
- Antiques
- Government issued ID�s and uniforms
- Hover Boards
Furs, Skins & and Animal Parts
- Live animals
- Real furs
- Skins, including alligator
- Tusks and ivory
- Endangered species of wildlife and their by-products
Dangerous / Flammable / Hazardous / Explosive Goods
- Perfume/Cologne
- Lighters
- Nail Polish and Remover
- Paint
- Hair growth formula
- Paints and Varnishes
- Oils
- Airbag
- Under Pressure-Aerosol Cans
- Magnets: A magnetized material is considered a hazardous material
Tactical Equipment
- Night vision goggles
- Lock pickers
- Optical scopes
- Laser sites
- Body armor
- Handcuffs
- Polygraph equipment
- Items with hidden cameras
- Aircraft parts
- Surveillance and eavesdropping equipment
- Any ITAR regulated item that may not appear on this list
- Baton
Pornography and Offensive Materials
- Adult toys
- Pornographic magazines and videos
- Items that promote terrorism, treason, racism, anti-Semitism, fascism, etcetera
Currency
- Cash
- Travelers checks, money orders, blank checks
- Counterfeit or imitation money
- Credit, debit or gift cards
Plants & Agricultural Products
- Animals
- Seeds
- Soil
- Other agricultural products
Drugs
- Medications (medical or veterinary) that require a prescription
- Controlled or uncontrolled substances which are commonly used to manufacture other controlled or illegal drugs
- Unlicensed drugs including synthetic cannabis, herbal potpourri or bath salts
- CBD items (containing Hemp /Cannabidiol) are restricted for shipping to Philippines

Stay informed. Ship safe — with Uhutex.
For any questions, contact our support team or your local Uhutex office before placing your order.
What Happens If You Ship a Restricted Item?
We inspect each and every package that arrives at the Uhutex warehouse. If we determine that one of your items is restricted and cannot be legally or safely ship, you will receive an email notification from us stating the general reason for restriction.
If a restricted item is received at a Uhutex warehouse, here are your options:
- Return to Merchant – We’ll send it back to the seller (shipping costs apply).
- Forward Within the U.S. – We can ship it to another domestic address (excluding forwarding services).
- Dispose – Authorize Uhutex to discard the item responsibly.
- Law Enforcement – Illegal items (e.g., drugs) will be reported to authorities.
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