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What items cannot be shipped from China?

Short answer

Strictly prohibited goods, dangerous goods, weapons, illegal items, and some controlled products cannot be shipped. Batteries, liquids, powders, magnets, branded goods, food, cosmetics, and oversized items may need special routes or may be rejected.

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Some items are prohibited by law or carrier policy.

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Some items are allowed only on selected routes with extra handling or documentation.

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Restricted-goods screening should happen before payment if possible.

Workflow

What to do next

  1. Send JTL the product link, photos, and material details.
  2. Identify batteries, liquids, powder, magnet, brand, food, sharp, oversized, or fragile risks.
  3. Confirm whether a route accepts the item before shipping.
  4. Do not hide restricted goods because misdeclaration can cause seizure or return.

Before quoting

Details JTL should check

  • Send the original product link, quantity, variants, and target country before asking for a quote.
  • Confirm whether you need product sourcing, supplier communication, QC photos, consolidation, or international shipping.
  • Check restricted-goods risk early for batteries, liquids, powders, magnets, branded goods, oversized items, and fragile products.

FAQ

Related questions buyers ask

What items cannot be shipped from China?

Strictly prohibited goods, dangerous goods, weapons, illegal items, and some controlled products cannot be shipped. Batteries, liquids, powders, magnets, branded goods, food, cosmetics, and oversized items may need special routes or may be rejected.

Can batteries be shipped from China?

Some battery products can move on selected routes, but loose batteries, power banks, and high-capacity batteries often face stricter limits.

Can branded products be shipped from China?

Branded goods can be sensitive. JTL should review the product type, route, and customs risk before recommending shipment.