Restricted items

Before sending the shipment, please check whether you are sending prohibited goods.

Not sure about whether your shipment is in accordance with the applicable rules?

Read the complete DHL Express transport terms and conditions or
contact our customer service on +372 6 808 555.

The sender of a consignment with dangerous goods must comply with all required legal regulations. Failure to do so and endangering the vehicle or aircraft, its passengers or the persons handling the dangerous goods may result in prosecution of the responsible person, i.e. the sender.

DHL courier has the right to reject a shipment if its contents do not comply with the rules or if the size of the packaging material is inappropriate. We notify that certain regional restrictions must be respected.

DHL has the right to open and inspect all parcels also in terminal without previous notification to the sender according to DHL's terms and DHL reserves the right to decide whether or not the contents can be transported safely and legally.

Please contact our Customer Services department on +372 6 808 5555 if you are unsure whether your contents is prohibited and/or you need additional information.

PROHIBITED ITEMS IN DHL EXPRESS

Certain items may not be sent with DHL EXPRESS. There may also be additional restrictions in certain countries. If you are unsure if your goods can be transported or want more information please contact our Customer Service on +372 6 808 555. Please note that all shipments are opened and security checked.

You cannot send the following via a DHL Express Network:

Living or dead animals and insects
Living or dead animals and insects
Flammable material
Flammable material
Jewellery and objects made of precious metals and/or stones
Jewellery and objects made of precious metals and/or stones
Corrosive
Corrosive
Bullions, any precious metal or loose precious stones including diamonds for industrial use
Bullions, any precious metal or loose precious stones including diamonds for industrial use
Poisonous
Poisonous
Items that could be used as weapons
Items that could be used as weapons
Oxidizing material
Oxidizing material
Cash, currency, bank notes, checks, bank cards, share certificates, SIM cards, medals
Cash, currency, bank notes, checks, bank cards, share certificates, SIM cards, medals
Explosive
Explosive
Irreplaceable items, antiques, art works and collectibles
Irreplaceable items, antiques, art works and collectibles
Radioactive
Radioactive
Alcohol and cigarettes, incl. electronic cigarettes and their parts
Alcohol and cigarettes, incl. electronic cigarettes and their parts
Infectious substance (Blood and DNA samples)
Infectious substance (Blood and DNA samples)
Narcotics and drugs (prescription and over the counter) , medicinal cannabis
Narcotics and drugs (prescription and over the counter) , medicinal cannabis
Poisonous, flammable gases
Poisonous, flammable gases
Human remains or ashes
Human remains or ashes
Dangerous when in contact with liquid
Dangerous when in contact with liquid
Flowers, plants, plant parts (e.g. leaf) and their seeds. Perishables
Flowers, plants, plant parts (e.g. leaf) and their seeds. Perishables
Combustible
Combustible
Pornography
Pornography
Unstable substances
Unstable substances
Bootleg copies or falsifications
Bootleg copies or falsifications
Organic peroxides
Organic peroxides
Ivory and other banned products
Ivory and other banned products
Dangerous goods, such as those covered by IATA and ADR regulations
Dangerous goods, such as those covered by IATA and ADR regulations