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Item Shipping Categories

Different items have different shipping rules. Check below to ensure your items can be shipped internationally.

Quick answer

Restricted goods need route review before checkout or shipment.

JTLGO can screen batteries, liquids, cosmetics, powders, magnetic goods, branded-sensitive items, oversized cargo, machinery, and auto parts before export. Send photos, quantity, packing, destination, and documents first; do not hide, misdeclare, or mix restricted goods to bypass checks.

Best for Buyers who need to know whether a China order can move by DDP, air, sea, express, FBA, or manual freight review.
Not best for Counterfeit goods, prohibited goods, hidden sensitive cargo, or requests that depend on inaccurate declaration.
What to prepare Product link, item photos, quantity, volume/capacity, packing method, destination country, postal code, and MSDS or compliance files if available.
Strictly Prohibited
Restricted (Conditions Apply)
Generally Allowed

Strictly Prohibited

BANNED
  • Weapons, knives, firearms, ammunition
  • Drugs, narcotics, controlled substances
  • Explosives, gunpowder, fireworks
  • Counterfeit currency, securities
  • Live animals, plants & seeds
  • Gold, precious metals, antiques
  • High-risk chemicals & flammables

Batteries & Electronics

RESTRICTED
  • Built-in batteries (phones, laptops): Limited lines available
  • Standalone/loose batteries: Most lines prohibited
  • Power banks: Capacity restrictions apply
  • Non-battery electronics (cases, cables): OK

Liquids & Cosmetics

RESTRICTED
  • Single cosmetic product ≤ 100ml
  • Total liquid per parcel ≤ 200ml
  • Compatible packing and manual route review may be required
  • Perfume / alcohol-based sprays: Prohibited
  • Creams, pastes, gels: Limited lines

Brand-Sensitive Goods

RESTRICTED
  • International luxury brand items may face customs seizure
  • Retail packaging or hangtag handling may be available only when lawful; it does not change declaration, brand/IP risk, customs rules, or shipping eligibility.
  • Small quantities recommended per parcel
  • Counterfeit products: Strictly prohibited

Food & Medicine

RESTRICTED
  • Dry snacks: Small quantities may pass
  • Fresh food, dairy, meat: Prohibited
  • Prescription medicine: Prohibited
  • Health supplements: Check destination rules

Magnetic & Powder Items

RESTRICTED
  • Magnetic products: Limited air freight lines
  • Powders & granules: Non-hazardous ID required
  • Small magnetic accessories: Generally OK

Generally Allowed

OK
  • Clothing, shoes, accessories
  • Home textiles, kitchenware
  • Books, stationery, toys (non-battery)
  • Phone cases, screen protectors
  • Bags, wallets, jewelry

Pro tips

Declare items accurately before shipping. Incorrect declarations may cause customs seizure, return, or destruction. Some limited liquids, cosmetics, batteries, magnets, branded goods, oversized cargo, or other restricted items require compatible packing and manual route review before shipment.

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