Dangerous Goods
Check Before You Send
Some everyday items are classified as dangerous goods for transport because they may be flammable, pressurised, corrosive, toxic or contain batteries.
Restrictions can vary depending on the item, quantity, packaging and transport method. Items accepted for road transport may not always be accepted for air transport.
Please check before including any of the following items in your parcel.
01 — Perfumes, Aerosols & Sprays
These products may be restricted, particularly for air transport:
- Perfume and fragrance
- Aftershave
- Aerosol deodorants
- Hairspray
- Body sprays
- Spray cosmetics
- Other pressurised aerosols
Perfumes and aerosols should always be checked before sending by air.
02 — Flammable Liquids & Products
The following are normally prohibited or subject to dangerous-goods restrictions:
- Nail polish
- Nail polish remover
- Paint and varnish
- Solvents and thinners
- Certain adhesives and glues
- Fuel and fuel additives
- Lighter fluid
- Other flammable liquids
03 — Batteries & Electronic Devices
Lithium batteries are subject to specific transport restrictions.
This includes:
- Loose lithium batteries
- Power banks
- Rechargeable battery packs
- Devices containing lithium batteries
- Certain electronic equipment
Whether an item can be accepted depends on the battery type, capacity, how it is installed or packed, and the selected transport service.
Please check battery-powered items before sending.
04 — Pressurised & Gas Products
Do not send pressurised or gas-containing products unless they have been specifically confirmed as acceptable for the selected service.
This may include:
- Gas cylinders
- Camping gas
- Butane and propane
- Fire extinguishers
- Certain aerosol containers
- Other compressed gases
05 — Chemicals & Hazardous Substances
Dangerous or hazardous chemicals cannot be accepted through standard parcel services.
This includes certain:
- Corrosive substances
- Toxic substances
- Oxidising substances
- Industrial chemicals
- Acids and alkalis
- Pesticides and similar chemical products
06 — Explosives & Highly Dangerous Goods
The following must not be sent:
- Explosives
- Fireworks
- Flares
- Ammunition
- Gunpowder
- Detonators
- Radioactive materials
07 — Air vs Road Transport
An item that can be transported by road may still be prohibited by air.
This is particularly important for:
- Perfumes
- Aerosols
- Batteries
- Flammable liquids
- Pressurised products
If your shipment includes any of these items, please check with us before booking.
Not Sure About Your Item?
If you are unsure whether an item is classified as dangerous goods, contact us before sending your parcel.
Please provide the exact product name, brand/model, quantity and a photo of the product label where applicable.
For batteries or electronic devices, we may also need the battery specifications.
Important
Do not send dangerous goods without declaring them.
Dangerous goods that have not been declared or have been incorrectly packed may be refused, returned or removed from the shipment, and additional carrier charges may apply.
Acceptance of any dangerous goods is subject to the selected service, carrier requirements and method of transport.