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There are some items you can’t ship with USPS—no exceptions!

Be sure to read <a href="https://pe.usps.com/text/pub52/welcome.htm" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">all the USPS rules</a> if you want to ship anything that might be dangerous. Following the rules is your responsibility as the shipper. 

You’ll notice that all prohibited domestic items are also prohibited from being shipped internationally. However, some items are only prohibited internationally and not domestically (such as aerosols and dry ice).&nbsp;

- Air bags&nbsp;
- Alcoholic Beverages&nbsp;
- Ammunition&nbsp;
- Explosives&nbsp;
- Gasoline&nbsp;
- Marijuana (medical or otherwise)&nbsp;
- Mercury

Cigarettes (these include electronic cigarettes, e-cigars, vaping products, and any components associated with these devices)

- Aerosols&nbsp;
- Air Bags&nbsp;
- Alcoholic Beverages&nbsp;
- Ammunition&nbsp;
- Cigarettes (these include electronic cigarettes, e-cigars, vaping products, and any components associated with these devices)
- Dry Ice&nbsp;
- Explosives
- Flammable Liquid
- Fresh Fruits and Vegetables&nbsp;
- Gasoline&nbsp;
- Lighters
- Marijuana (medical or otherwise)&nbsp;
- Nail Polish&nbsp;
- Perfumes (containing alcohol)&nbsp;
- Poison

Here's some items that are illegal to ship with the Postal Service

USPS: Prohibited Items

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USPS: Prohibited Items

Prohibited Domestic Items

Prohibited International Items