🚫 Prohibited Items – What You Can’t Ship with SmartShip.ie

At SmartShip Ireland, we work with trusted carriers like DPD, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your parcels are delivered safely and efficiently. However, there are certain items that cannot be shipped due to legal, safety, or carrier restrictions.

Whether you’re using our Pick & Pack Fulfilment Service or Parcel Forwarding, it’s important to know what’s off-limits before sending your goods.

 

❌ Items You Cannot Ship

The following items are strictly prohibited from shipment through SmartShip.ie and our courier partners. Attempting to send these may result in delays, fines, or legal action.

⚠️ Dangerous or Hazardous Goods

• Explosives, fireworks, or flares
• Flammable liquids and gases (e.g. petrol, butane, propane)
• Aerosols and pressurized containers
• Paints, varnishes, and solvents

• Corrosive substances (e.g. acids, bleach)

💊 Drugs & Medical Items

• Illegal drugs or narcotics

• Prescription medications
• Medical equipment or samples
• Vaccines or biological substances

💰 High-Value or Restricted Items

• Cash, coins, credit/debit cards
• Precious metals (gold, silver)
• Antiques, artworks, or items of exceptional value
• Jewelry and precious stones

🐾 Animal & Plant Products

• Live or dead animals
• Animal skins or furs
• Plants, seeds, or soil
• Perishable food items

🔪 Sharp or Offensive Items

• Knives, scissors, axes
• Firearms, ammunition, or weapon replicas
• Tobacco and tobacco products
• Pornographic or obscene materials

🧳 Personal & Miscellaneous

• Personal effects (e.g. used clothing, toiletries)
• Mattresses or bulky furniture
• Items described as “unknown” or lacking proper documentation
• Liquids, creams, or oils without proper packaging

📦 Why These Items Are Restricted

Our courier partners — DPD, FedEx, UPS — follow strict international shipping regulations to protect handlers, recipients, and the environment. Shipping prohibited items can result in:

• Parcel rejection or return
• Customs seizure
• Fines or prosecution
• Suspension of your SmartShip account

✅ What You Can Ship

SmartShip.ie is ideal for shipping:

• Clothing and accessories
• Electronics and gadgets
• Books, documents, and printed materials
• Non-perishable packaged goods
• Branded merchandise and eCommerce orders

If you’re unsure whether your item is allowed, contact our support team before shipping.

 

🔐 Stay Compliant, Ship Smart

Avoid delays and penalties by reviewing this list before sending your parcel. SmartShip.ie is committed to safe, legal, and reliable shipping — and we’re here to help you every step of the way.