Platform Prohibited Goods List
Core Prohibited Items and Supplementary Explanations
I. Weapons and Ammunition
| Category | Prohibited Item Examples | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Firearms and Parts | Pistols, rifles, air guns, steel pellet guns, tear gas guns, and replica models | Includes spring knives with self-locking devices and other controlled knives |
| Ammunition and Explosives | Bullets, bombs, grenades, fireworks, black powder, fuses | Will be handed over to public security authorities if discovered |
| Offensive Weapons | Crossbows, electric shock devices, knuckle dusters, nunchakus, electric batons |
II. Flammables and Explosives
| Category | Prohibited Item Examples | Risk Description |
|---|---|---|
| Flammable Liquids/Solids | Gasoline, alcohol, paint, perfume, nail polish, sulfur, activated charcoal | May spontaneously combust or explode at high temperatures |
| Pressure Vessel Products | Compressed gas tanks, spray bottles, lighters, oxygen cylinders | Air freight prohibited, partially restricted for land transportation |
| Lithium Batteries and Power Banks | Uninsulated packaged batteries, power banks (with or without 3C certification) | Complete shipment ban effective July 2025 |
III. Hazardous Chemicals
| Category | Prohibited Item Examples | Hazard Type |
|---|---|---|
| Corrosive Substances | Sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, battery fluid, sodium hydroxide | Corrosiveness |
| Toxic/Radioactive Substances | Arsenic compounds, cyanides, mercury, highly toxic pesticides, radioactive ore | High toxicity/radiation |
| Drugs and Drug Production Tools | Opium, methamphetamine, drug use tools (ice pipe), precursor chemicals (ephedrine, acetic anhydride) | Illegal items |
IV. Controlled Items
| Category | Prohibited Item Examples | Regulatory Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Animals, Plants and Products | Live animals, seeds, ivory, coral, endangered species specimens, unprocessed animal hides | Quarantine and CITES Convention |
| Food/Drugs/Medical Devices | Meat products, milk powder, egg products, Chinese medicine patches, syringes, mercury thermometers, contact lens solution | Cross-border circulation restrictions |
| Currency/Valuables | Gold, circulating currency, bank cards, gambling equipment, counterfeit cultural relics | Financial security |
| Spy/Military & Police Equipment | Wiretapping devices, police batons, handcuffs, bulletproof vests, military boots | National security |
V. Infringing and Prohibited Goods
| Category | Prohibited Item Examples | Handling Measures |
|---|---|---|
| Infringing and Counterfeit Goods | Counterfeit clothing, pirated audiovisual products, fake electronics | Confiscation and liability investigation |
| Illegal Publications | Reactionary books, pornographic videos, religious extremist propaganda | Circulation prohibited |
| Tobacco Products | E-cigarettes, e-liquids, cigarettes | Prohibited in many countries |
VI. Other Sensitive Items
| Category | Prohibited Item Examples |
|---|---|
| Strong Magnetic Items | Industrial magnets, magnetic cubes (affect aviation navigation) |
| Aggressive Daily-Use Items | Baseball bats, bows and arrows, darts (may be identified as weapons) |
| Special Materials | Real human hair (may carry biological risks), banned mothballs (containing p-dichlorobenzene) |
| Drones | Most platforms prohibit shipment (requires separate filing) |
Supplementary Notes
- Lithium Batteries and Power Banks: Starting July 2025, all express companies (including SF Express, JD Logistics) completely prohibit individuals from shipping power banks, regardless of 3C certification.
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Food/Drug Restrictions:
- Meat, dairy products, honey (complete ban in countries like New Zealand)
- Prescription drugs require import country certification, non-prescription drugs may be detained by customs
- Consequences of Infringing Goods: Selling counterfeit products may lead to platform fines, legal action, and destruction of goods
Reference Sources:
- China's "Regulations on the Management of Prohibited Delivery Items"
- International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations
- Cross-border E-commerce Platform Compliance Policies (Temu/Shopee/Ozon)
Platform Prohibited Goods List • Last Updated: July 2025