What Cannot be shipped FedEx?

Global Prohibited and Restricted Items
  • All commodities valued over US$20,000 without approval.
  • One-of-a-kind/irreplaceable articles such as artwork valued over US$500,000 each.
  • Flammables with a flash point of 140 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
  • Auto parts with fluids in them.
  • Fine art.
  • Fine jewelry.
  • Furs.
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What things Cannot be shipped?

Domestically Prohibited Items
  • Air Bags.
  • Ammunition.
  • Explosives.
  • Gasoline.
  • Marijuana (medical or otherwise); hemp/CBD is allowed, but restricted.
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Can FedEx ship liquids?

USPS, UPS and FedEx allow shipping of liquids. You need to use a waterproof container. Follow all regulations for your liquid, especially if it is flammable or hazardous. Not all countries and states allow direct shipping of alcohol.
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Can I ship perfume FedEx?

Refer to the current FedEx Service Guide for terms, conditions and limitations applicable to FedEx® delivery services. Dangerous goods are everywhere. Perfume, oil paint art kits and laptop computers are all considered dangerous goods during transport.
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Can I ship olive oil through FedEx?

You can send non-hazardous and non-flammable items in sealed containers, as long as the package is labeled appropriately and displays the exact ingredients. To send more than 4oz, you need to triple-pack the container with insulating materials and leakproof, sealed containers.
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Can I ship Jewelry via FedEx?

FedEx® Declared Value Advantage eligible shippers can declare a value of up to USD$100,000 per domestic shipment and up to USD$25,000 to select international destinations on specialty items such as jewelry, gemstones, and precious metals. DropoffLocations Choose the best service and dropoff location for your needs.
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Can you ship electronics internationally FedEx?

You will need to select "enable Electronic Trade Documents" in the preferences section of FedEx Ship Manager for this option. These documents can be printed or sent directly to customs for pre-clearance approval.
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Can you ship a knife through FedEx?

FedEx and UPS offer services that the USPS does not. This is why it is necessary to ship all of your knives through FedEx or UPS. They will accommodate any special instructions as well. These are well-known companies that specialize in shipping items like knives.
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Can you send food through FedEx?

At FedEx, we generally recommend that you ship perishables via FedEx Priority Overnight, FedEx First Overnight, FedEx Standard Overnight®, or FedEx 1Day® Freight, and package your products for a transit time of 30 hours.
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Will FedEx ship plastic containers?

No Carrier Will Prevent You From Using Plastic Storage Bins for Shipping. If you walk into a Post Office, UPS or FedEx store, they won't turn you away for bringing in a plastic bin. Technically, it does count as packaging, since it acts as a protective layer that houses whatever's inside.
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Can I ship a phone through FedEx?

FedEx is generally both the quickest and most expensive option for shipping a cell phone. They have a very accurate tracking system that gives a clear idea of the status of shipments and offers Saturday delivery as part of their standard shipping packages.
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Can I ship a pocket knife?

Pocket and kitchen knives

These knives are mailable. However, keep in mind that mailable knives must be cushioned and secured within the packaging. This would prevent any sharp edges from poking through the packaging. Make sure that there is no content shifting.
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Can you mail swords?

You will have to check local laws, but generally, it is entirely legal. (as a swordsmith, I have shipped to the US before, without issue.) That said, a courier is likely a better option that postal services.
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Can you mail razor blades?

Ammunition cannot be shipped through the mail.) Knives, razors, and other sharp instruments (Some knives, such as "switchblade" knives, are heavily restricted.
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What items Cannot be shipped internationally?

These items may not be sent from the United States to any country:
  • Aerosols.
  • Air Bags.
  • Alcoholic Beverages.
  • Ammunition.
  • Cigarettes.
  • Dry Ice.
  • Explosives.
  • Gasoline.
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Can FedEx ship lithium batteries?

FedEx Express® shipments containing permitted IATA Section II lithium batteries are allowed at FedEx Office Print and Ship Center locations and may be placed in FedEx Drop Boxes.
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Can I send electronics overseas?

When you send laptops, smartphones, or other electronic devices through the mail, you may be dealing with lithium batteries. While a ground service is perfectly okay for sending items like this, it's not okay to send them internationally.
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Can you FedEx gold?

FedEx expressly prohibits standard shipments from containing physical precious metal gold bullion products.
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Is it safe to ship an engagement ring?

Jewelry should always be insured, but especially when it's vulnerable, like in the process of trading hands in transit. A Jewelers Mutual Group policy covers shipping both finished jewelry items and loose stones, so whether you're mailing a gift or shipping a stone to a jeweler to be set, you're covered.
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Is it safe to mail valuables?

Registered Mail is the safest way to send and insure your valuable item. Request Registered Mail at your local post office to receive a proof of mailing and the date and time of each attempted delivery. Registered Mail also allows you to insure your item to up to $50,000.
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Can you ship liquids with FedEx ground?

FedEx also prohibits containers of liquids with a volume exceeding 8 gallons (32 liters) or 70 lbs. in weight for FedEx Ground and SameDay City.
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Can you ship carbonated beverages?

Carbonated beverages don't contain any types of hazardous material, so USPS doesn't restrict soda shipments to only ground based services. That means you can use any USPS service to ship them, including Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express.
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Can I ship beer FedEx?

As an individual, you may not ship alcohol, including wine, beer, liquor, or champagne, through the FedEx network. If you'd like to send alcohol as a gift to a friend or family member, you'll need to have it shipped from the licensed retailer or winery you purchased it from.
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Can you ship a switchblade?

Federal law prohibits the shipment of 'injurious articles'—which includes automatic knives. The penalty for breaking this law is a fine or imprisonment for not more than one year. However, there is no federal restriction on shipment of automatic knives by common/contract carriers, such as FedEx and UPS.
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