PROHIBITED ITEMS
Before making your purchase, please ensure that your items are not prohibited or restricted. We recommend reviewing the guidelines thoroughly before shopping.
If you’re unsure whether your items are acceptable, feel free to contact us for clarification before proceeding with your purchase.
Restricted & Prohibited Items
Before purchasing, please confirm with Oorkuruwi if the items are eligible for shipping. Regulations vary by country, so check import rules carefully.
| Category | Restrictions | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Valuables | Not allowed without prior approval or documentation. | NOT ALLOWED: Passport, currency, coins, bearer cheques. |
| Jewelry | Only imitation jewelry with purchase receipts is allowed. | ALLOWED: Imitation jewelry with bills. NOT ALLOWED: Precious stones, real jewelry. |
| Firearms & Ammunition | Strictly prohibited. | NOT ALLOWED: Guns, bullets, explosives. |
| Flammable Items | Banned due to safety risks. | NOT ALLOWED: Flammable adhesives, dry ice, Benzoin resin (Sambrani), Incense sticks (agil or agir or Uthupatthi), Camphor. |
| Magnetized Materials | Can interfere with aircraft equipment and are not allowed. | NOT ALLOWED: Strong magnets, magnetic items. |
| Medicines | No medicines are allowed, regardless of type (Ayurveda, Allopathy, or Homeopathy). | NOT ALLOWED: Tablets, capsules, powders, liquids, homeopathic medicine. |
| Non-Veg Items | Restricted; please check specific country guidelines. | NOT ALLOWED: Meat, fish products. |
| Dairy Items | Some items allowed; check with Oorkuruwi for country-specific exceptions. | ALLOWED: Ghee, chocolates, milk powder (with conditions). NOT ALLOWED: Other dairy items (confirm with Oorkuruwi). |
| Homemade Food | Not allowed to Australia or UK. Other countries: minimum shelf life of 22 days. | NOT ALLOWED: Homemade food to Australia or UK. ALLOWED: Homemade food to other countries (shelf life 22 days). |
| Oils | Allowed only if branded with a manufacturing label (up to 250ml per bottle, 3 bottles per shipment). | ALLOWED: Branded coconut oil, mustard oil (up to 250ml). |
| Liquids & Semi-Liquids | Allowed only if branded with a manufacturing label (up to 250ml per bottle, 3 bottles per shipment). | ALLOWED: Shampoo, body wash, sauces, rose water (up to 250ml). |
| Perfumes | Restricted if containing alcohol. | NOT ALLOWED: Alcohol-based perfumes. |
| Lipsticks | Not allowed due to liquid/semi-liquid content. | NOT ALLOWED: All lipstick brands & Lipbalms. |
| Senthoor & Vibhuti | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Machinery Parts | Not allowed if containing oil, grease, fuel, or batteries. | NOT ALLOWED: Used car parts, greasy machine parts. |
| Toxic/ Corrosive Substances |
Not allowed. | NOT ALLOWED: Acidic or caustic chemicals. |
| Radioactive Material | Strictly prohibited. | NOT ALLOWED: Any radioactive or magnetic substances. |
| Flammable/ Toxic/ Explosive Items |
Regulated items that are banned for safety reasons. | NOT ALLOWED: Explosives, radioactive materials, flammable solids. |
| Perishables | Not allowed without a minimum shelf life of 15 days. | ALLOWED: Perishable food with 15-day shelf life. NOT ALLOWED: Fresh fruits, raw meat. |
| Restricted Food Items (Australia, USA & UK) | Only branded food with ISI mark is allowed. Homemade food is not allowed. | ALLOWED: Branded groceries (ISI marked). NOT ALLOWED: Homemade food. NOT ALLOWED FOR USA: Peanut, Rice, Poppy Seeds (Kasakasa) |
| Soapnuts (Australia) | Not allowed to Australia. | NOT ALLOWED: Soapnuts (to Australia). |
Hazardous Items
These items are considered hazardous for shipping due to their potential risks and are not allowed. Please review the table for specific item categories.
| Class | Item Type | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1: Explosives | Items that can cause explosions. | NOT ALLOWED: Firecrackers, dynamite. |
| Class 2: Gases | Compressed or liquefied gases. | NOT ALLOWED: Propane tanks, aerosols. |
| Class 3: Flammable Liquids | Liquids that can easily catch fire. | NOT ALLOWED: Paint thinners, gasoline. |
| Class 4: Flammable Solids | Solid substances that can ignite or explode. | NOT ALLOWED: Matches, magnesium. |
| Class 5: Oxidizers & Peroxides | Chemicals that can enhance combustion. | NOT ALLOWED: Bleaching powders, peroxides. |
| Class 6: Toxic & Infectious Substances | Harmful materials that pose risks. | NOT ALLOWED: Biological samples, toxic chemicals. |
| Class 7: Radioactive Material | Materials emitting radiation. | NOT ALLOWED: Uranium, radium. |
| Class 8: Corrosives | Substances that can cause damage on contact. | NOT ALLOWED: Acids, alkalis. |
| Class 9: Miscellaneous | Other hazardous materials posing safety risks. | NOT ALLOWED: Magnets, dry ice. |
Additional Guidelines and Resources
For detailed regulations regarding dangerous goods and other restrictions, refer to the following official resources:
- Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR): http://www.iata.org/publications/dgr/Pages/index.aspx
- Live Animals Regulations (LAR): http://www.iata.org/publications/Pages/live-animals.aspx
- Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR): http://www.iata.org/publications/Pages/perishable-cargo.aspx
- Lithium Battery Shipping Guidelines (LBSG): http://www.iata.org/publications/Pages/lithium-battery-guidelines.aspx
- The Air Cargo Tariff and Rules (TACT): http://www.iata.org/publications/Pages/air-cargo-tariff.aspx
Additional Information
For details on prohibited and restricted items, please check with local customs and the Indian government. It is your responsibility to ensure these items are not sent to the Oorkuruwi facility. You must also handle any software and data on used electronics and follow import/export laws in India. Oorkuruwi is not responsible for any loss of software or data.
Oorkuruwi may investigate and take necessary actions, such as returning items, suspending accounts, or reporting to authorities, if there is suspicion of fraud or illegal activity. Ensure that all items sent to our warehouse comply with the laws of India and the destination country.