Hazardous Materials (dangerous goods)

Flammable materials: gasoline, gas, and oils. Explosives: fireworks, dynamite, and gunpowder.  Poisons and toxins: pesticides, herbicides, and radioactive materials. Acids and chemicals: battery acid, mercury, chlorine, and solvents.

Live creatures and animal by-products

Domestic animals (dogs, cats). Wild and exotic animals. Animal products (meat, milk, eggs, etc.). Hides, fur, hunting trophies.

Gambling and gaming materials

Gambling equipment: cards, slot machines. Lottery tickets and wagering on sports.

Weapons and ammunition

Firearms, pistols, rifles, ammunition, and cartridges. Bows, arrows, knives (excluding kitchen knives), and stun guns. Weapon parts and replica weapons.

Food products

Perishable goods (fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, seafood). Products requiring special storage conditions.

Pharmaceuticals and nutritional supplements

Over-the-counter medicines. Anabolic steroids. Weight loss products. Unlicensed dietary supplements.

Other prohibited items

Cultural artifacts and antiquities. Pornographic materials. Gold bullion and precious stones.

Alcohol, tobacco products, and illicit substances

Alcohol (wine, beer, spirits). Cigarettes, tobacco, cigars, chewing tobacco. Controlled substances (marijuana, cocaine).

Personal documents and securities

Passports, driver's licenses, identity cards. Bank checks, bonds, securities.

Devices with a high fire risk

Lithium batteries and accumulators. Devices with a high risk of fire.

*Separate rules apply for each country