What are non-mailable items?

What items cannot be sent by post?

You cannot send items that are hazardous, illegal, or pose a risk to postal workers and aircraft. Common prohibited items include:

What imports does Canada restrict from the US?

• Overview. As of this writing, importing the following goods into Canada is restricted or prohibited.
• Food, plants, animals, and related products. ...
• Health products and prescription drugs. ...
• Goods contaminated with soil. ...
• Firewood. ...
• Prohibited Products. ...
• Regulated Products. ...
• Cultural property.

What packages will the USPS not accept?

Shipping Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)

HAZMAT also includes lithium batteries (like the ones in cell phones and electronics; they contain a lot of energy and can be a fire risk) and liquid mercury: Some HAZMAT is prohibited—you can't send it through USPS and must use another carrier.

Can I mail CBD gummies to a friend?

Yes, you can mail CBD gummies, but it depends on the product's THC content and where it is going. You can safely send them if they are hemp-derived, contain 0.3% or less THC by dry weight, and are mailed to states where CBD is permitted.

What items cannot be delivered?

Prohibited goods

• Corrosive substances.
• Inflammable materials.
• Weapons and ammunition.
• Narcotics.
• Animals.
• Alcohol.

How does the USPS determine mailability?

A USPS "mailability determination" is a review by postal officials to verify if a package's contents, weight, dimensions, or packaging comply with federal laws and postal regulations. Items are temporarily held if they are suspected of containing restricted, prohibited, or improperly packaged materials.

What mail cannot be forwarded by USPS?

The USPS will not forward standard marketing mail, packages sent via other carriers (like FedEx or UPS), or mail that the sender explicitly marks "Do Not Forward".

Can you throw out mail that isn't yours?

Destroying mail that was not intended for you may be prohibited by US laws. Willfully destroying mail is an act that may be punishable by the Federal Government.

What can I not send in an envelope?

The Postal Service does not permit pens, pencils, key rings, bottle caps, and other similar odd-shaped items in letter-size or flat-size paper envelopes unless they are wrapped within the other contents of the envelope to streamline the shape of the mailpiece and to prevent damage during postal processing.

Can I send lotion through USPS?

Yes, you can mail liquids through carriers like USPS, UPS, and FedEx, as long as containers are tightly sealed and properly packed.

What items are not allowed on send my bag?

Send My Bag prohibits shipping items that are considered dangerous or hazardous goods. Packing these will cause severe delays or the return of your shipment. Review the exact categories below before sending your bags.

What items cannot be mailed?

You cannot send hazardous materials, illegal drugs (including marijuana), ammunition, explosives, liquid mercury, or gasoline through the mail. Other restricted items include alcohol, tobacco, certain lithium batteries, and hazardous aerosol products. Specific rules exist regarding liquids, perfume, and perishable items.

What items should be rejected on delivery?

Any signs of external damage such as tears, punctures, pest damage, broken seals and holes are grounds for rejection. Similarly, do not accept foods that are not properly labeled, have no date markings, or are visibly unsanitary.

What country is no longer delivering mail?

PostNord, Denmark's state-run postal service, officially ended all letter deliveries at the start of the new year, citing a more than 90% decline in volume from 2000 to 2024. The Nordic nation is believed to be the only country in the world to discontinue its letter deliveries, though package distribution is ongoing.

Does USPS xray all packages?

No, the USPS does not X-ray every package. Because of the massive volume of mail processed daily, they use a multi-layered security system that relies on X-ray machines, K-9 units, and manual inspections to target high-risk or suspicious mail.

Can sniffer dogs smell edible gummies?

YES. Dogs can detect edibles. They're trained to pick up on the scent compounds (like terpenes) from the plant. Even baked into brownies or gummies, those molecules can still give you away.

Can I send gummy candy in the mail?

Whether you can ship your gummies depends entirely on their ingredients. Because federal law regulates cannabis, the rules for mailing gummies break down into two main categories:

Can you ship something in a Ziploc bag?

Yes, you can use a Ziploc or zip-top bag to ship items, but only as an inner waterproof layer inside a rigid box or poly mailer. Using a Ziploc bag by itself as the main outer packaging is highly unadvised.

What is the 7 hour rule for USPS?

In the USPS, the "7:01 rule" dictates that if a regular city letter carrier works more than 7 hours but less than 8 hours, and is officially excused by their supervisor, they are credited with a full 8 hours of work time for pay purposes.

Can you send perfume in the mail?

Yes, you can send perfume in the mail, but because it contains alcohol and is highly flammable, it is classified as a hazardous material (HAZMAT). You must follow strict guidelines: