International Shipping: Prohibited and Restricted Cargo List

Notice on Prohibited Goods, Dangerous Goods, Counterfeit Products and Specially Regulated Cargo

Dear Customers,

To ensure safe international transportation and compliance with the laws of China, transit countries and destination countries, our company applies cargo acceptance controls to air freight, ocean freight, road freight, multimodal transportation, warehousing and consolidation services. Please read these rules and declare all cargo accurately before shipping.

I. Cargo Prohibited from Acceptance

The following goods are illegal, prohibited from import/export, or not accepted through our standard cargo channels. Statutory prohibitions and company channel restrictions are not necessarily identical.

1. Counterfeit and Intellectual Property-Infringing Goods

Category	Examples
Counterfeit apparel and footwear	Products bearing counterfeit Nike, Adidas, Puma and similar trademarks
Counterfeit bags and leather goods	Imitation LV, Gucci, Chanel and other branded products
Counterfeit electronics	Fake Apple, Samsung phones, earphones and accessories
Counterfeit watches and auto parts	Fake watches and automotive spare parts
Pirated or otherwise infringing products	Pirated software, audiovisual media and unauthorized reproductions

Handling rule: Confirmed infringing goods will not be accepted. Genuine or duly authorized branded goods are not automatically prohibited, but purchase or authorization evidence may be required.

2. Weapons, Explosives and Unlawful Hazardous Items

Category	Examples
Illegal weapons and ammunition	Illegal firearms, bullets, firearm parts and military ammunition
Explosives	Explosive substances, detonators and explosive devices
Fireworks	Firecrackers, fireworks and aerial shells
Controlled military/police items	Specialized military or police equipment without required permits

Handling rule: Illegal items are refused. Lawful but controlled or dangerous goods must not be concealed or shipped as ordinary cargo.

3. Narcotics, Illegal Medicines and Toxic Substances

Category	Examples
Illegal drugs	Heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and similar narcotics
Illegally controlled medicines	Narcotic or psychotropic medicines circulated without authorization
Controlled precursors	Regulated pharmaceutical precursors without valid permits
Prohibited highly toxic chemicals	Highly toxic substances whose import or export is prohibited

Handling rule: Legitimate medicines, controlled medicines and chemicals require separate licensing and transport review.

4. Other Prohibited Items

Category	Examples
Illegal wildlife products	Illegally traded ivory, rhino horn and protected animal products
Prohibited waste	Solid or hazardous waste prohibited from import/export
Illegal publications	Publications or audiovisual materials prohibited by law
Counterfeit currency and documents	Fake currency, forged securities and unlawful certificates
Other prohibited goods	Goods expressly prohibited by applicable laws in relevant countries

II. Cargo Requiring Advance Declaration and Approval

These products are not necessarily prohibited, but may require dangerous goods classification, special packaging, permits, inspection/quarantine or carrier approval. Declare them before delivery and obtain our confirmation.

1. Batteries and Battery-Powered Products

Products	Declaration / Review
Mobile phones, tablets, laptops	Declare battery type, quantity and equipment details
Power banks and portable chargers	Review capacity, specifications and transport conditions
Lithium batteries and storage batteries	Provide technical parameters and required shipping documents
Electric bicycles and motorcycles	Review vehicle, battery and transport mode
Solar energy storage batteries	Review chemistry, capacity and packaging
Power tools and drones	Declare installed or accompanying batteries
Automotive starter batteries	Identify lead-acid versus lithium batteries

2. Liquids, Pastes and Aerosols

Products	Declaration / Review
Perfume, nail polish, remover	Check alcohol/solvent content and flammability
Paint, ink, thinner	Verify dangerous goods classification and packaging
Glue, sealant, resin	Check composition and transport classification
Shampoo, body wash, detergent	Declare ingredients, quantities and packaging
Disinfectant and alcohol products	Review concentration and hazardous properties
Insect sprays and aerosol cans	Review pressurized container and DG status

3. Powders, Chemicals and Special Materials

Products	Declaration / Review
Chemical powders and raw materials	Provide composition and SDS where applicable
Pigments, dyes and coating powders	Check chemical properties
Pesticides, herbicides, insecticides	Review DG status and licenses
Bleaching powder and cleaning chemicals	Check oxidizing and corrosive properties
Activated carbon and charcoal	Assess self-heating risk and carriage conditions
Fertilizers	Check composition and DG classification

4. Food, Medicines and Medical Products

Products	Declaration / Review
Food, snacks and beverages	Check destination import and inspection requirements
Milk powder and nutrition powders	Review ingredients and import eligibility
Health products and supplements	Check product category and regulations
Traditional Chinese and Western medicines	Verify pharmaceutical permits and controls
Medical devices and consumables	Check classification and import permits
Veterinary medicines and animal feed	Check regulations and quarantine requirements

5. Branded Goods and Specialized Electronics

Products	Declaration / Review
Branded clothing, footwear and bags	Provide purchase/authorization documents if requested
Branded phones, earphones and watches	Check IP compliance and battery shipping rules
Branded automotive parts	Verify origin and IP compliance
Walkie-talkies and radio equipment	Check radio and import licensing
Drones and communication equipment	Check batteries, radio rules and export controls
Cameras and surveillance equipment	Check intended use and applicable restrictions

6. Used Equipment and Special Cargo

Products	Declaration / Review
Used computers and phones	Determine used-equipment versus waste status
Used machinery and generators	Check condition and destination import rules
Used auto parts	Check residual fuel, gas and hazardous substances
Engines and transmissions	Check residual fluids and packaging
New and used tires	Check condition and destination restrictions
Timber and wood products	Check species, quarantine and permits

III. Classification of Dangerous Goods in International Shipping

According to international regulations governing the transport of dangerous goods, dangerous goods are classified into nine classes. Dangerous goods are not necessarily illegal or prohibited items. However, they must not be transported as general cargo without prior review and approval.

IMDG Class	Examples
Class 1 – Explosives	Fireworks, explosives, explosive devices
Class 2 – Gases	Aerosols, compressed and liquefied gases
Class 3 – Flammable liquids	Paint, thinner, certain perfumes
Class 4 – Flammable solids, etc.	Matches and certain spontaneously combustible materials
Class 5 – Oxidizers / organic peroxides	Certain oxidizing agents and peroxides
Class 6 – Toxic / infectious substances	Certain pesticides and infectious materials
Class 7 – Radioactive material	Radioactive substances
Class 8 – Corrosive substances	Strong acids, alkalis and certain battery fluids
Class 9 – Miscellaneous dangerous substances	Certain lithium batteries and environmentally hazardous materials

IV. Pre-Shipment Declaration Requirements

• Provide accurate product names, photographs, quantities, brands, models and intended uses.
• For branded goods, provide purchase records or authorization documents when requested.
• For battery products, provide battery type, capacity, quantity and required test documents.
• For chemicals, provide composition, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and necessary transport classification records.
• For food, medicines, medical devices and plant/animal products, provide applicable permits and inspection/quarantine documentation.
• Do not mix restricted cargo into ordinary cargo without prior review and confirmation.

V. Inspection and Handling of Non-Compliant Cargo

• If concealment, misdeclaration, prohibited items or non-compliance is suspected, we may suspend receiving, container loading, dispatch or further handling, as permitted by law and contract.
• We may request additional documents and clarification, reject non-compliant cargo or arrange lawful return, and cooperate with competent authorities.
• Where violations by customers or cargo owners cause detention, confiscation, destruction, return, fines, delay or other losses, the responsible party shall bear liability as required by law; we may recover reasonable costs and losses in accordance with law and contract.
• We are not liable for losses not caused by our fault, except as otherwise required by law.

VI. Important Reminder

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.