When using Pakku services, please be aware of the following prohibited and restricted items. These items may be prohibited or restricted from shipping due to export restrictions to the United States or regulations in each country. Please be sure to check before shipping, and if applicable, contact our support team (info@sumix.jp).
Prohibited Items
- Dangerous items/harmful substances: explosives, gunpowder, fireworks, matches, lighters, flammable items, spray cans, gas for portable stoves, perfume, nail polish, flammable/volatile disinfectants (sanitizers), etc.
- Weapons and ammunition: pistols, rifles, machine guns, cannons, ammunition and pistol parts for these weapons, swords, and other weapons.
- Drugs: narcotics, psychotropic substances, cannabis (including CBD products), opium, poppy straw, hemp seeds, poppy seeds, stimulants and opium devices.
- Counterfeit and pirated goods: Counterfeit currency, counterfeit branded goods, copyright infringing products, etc.
- Live plants and animals: living animals, plants, seeds, etc.
- Obscene materials/child pornography: Obscene books, images, videos, etc.
- Other: Items prohibited by the laws of each country.
Restricted Items
- Alcoholic drinks: There may be restrictions on alcohol content and quantity.
- Tobacco products: Tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, are subject to quantity and ingredient restrictions.
- Drugs and supplements: Requires FDA approval and proper labeling depending on ingredients and quantities.
- Cosmetics: There are restrictions on certain ingredients and labeling, and products that contain flammable substances (e.g. nail polish, nail polish remover) are prohibited from being shipped.
- Food: Fresh produce and certain processed foods may require FDA and/or USDA approval.
- Lithium-ion batteries: There are restrictions on capacity and packaging methods, and large capacity batteries are prohibited from being shipped by air.
Please note that these lists are not comprehensive and individual country regulations are subject to change frequently. For the most up-to-date information and details, please refer to the official U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Pakku customer support at info@sumix.jp.