Prohibited for delivery to the Middle East:
- Pork and anything made from it: meat, lard, bacon, ham, offal
- Pork gelatine in the composition: gummy vitamins and marmalade, capsules, marshmallows, crisps, sauces, baked goods
- Meat and meat products without halal certification
- Food and drinks containing alcohol: liqueur chocolates, vanilla extract, wine-based sauces
- Adult goods: sex toys, pornography in print and digital form
- Gambling items: roulette, poker sets and chips, slot machines, lottery tickets
- Counterfeit goods and brand replicas
- Second-hand clothing and footwear
- Used and retreaded tyres
- Materials offensive to Islam and political campaign materials
Additional prohibitions in Saudi Arabia:
These items apply to Saudi Arabia only. They do not apply in the UAE and other Gulf countries.
- Religious items of non-Islamic faiths: crosses and crucifixes, Buddha figurines, icons, tarot cards
- Goods of Israeli origin and goods from Israeli-owned companies
- Smartwatches, camera glasses, AR and VR headsets with covert recording without CST approval
Restrictions in the Middle East:
- Vitamins and supplements only in personal quantities: up to 267 dollars per package and no more than 1-2 packs of the same item
- In Saudi Arabia electronics, cables and chargers, home appliances, toys with electronics, gadgets and lighting require SABER certification. Without it we ship personal quantities only
Battery restrictions:
Important: even compliant packages with rechargeable batteries are sometimes returned, for example by USPS or FedEx.
- No more than two devices with batteries, like a laptop, phone, tablet, or wireless headphones, per package.
- Only factory kits are allowed: device plus one main battery plus one spare battery.
- Loose batteries, including Li-ion, NiMH, and others, are prohibited.
- Batteries over 100 W (5.0 Ah) are prohibited.
- Power banks are allowed only with the device they're intended for. Without the device, they're prohibited.
- RC models with Li-Pol batteries are prohibited.
Fully prohibited in any package:
1. Rechargeable batteries and batteries:
- Loose batteries of any type.
- Batteries over 100 W (5.0 Ah).
- Power banks without the main device they're intended for.
- Radio-controlled models with lithium-polymer batteries.
2. Weapons, military, and related goods:
- Weapons, including airsoft guns, their parts, ammunition, and components.
- Any knives, including kitchen knives.
- Thermal imagers, night vision devices, optics.
- Dual-use military or near-military gear: radios, first aid kits, gas masks, military electronics.
- Any army-related goods, including pouches, tools, parts, and accessories.
3. Industrial, navigation, and radio equipment:
- Industrial equipment, parts and spare parts, controllers, chips, control units.
- Radar equipment, radars, transmitters, receivers.
- Marine and aviation navigation equipment, including sonars.
4. Hazardous substances and goods:
- Matches and pyrotechnics.
- Aerosols, sprays, paints, bleach, glue, and flammable substances.
- Products containing alcohol, including antiseptics, vape liquids, perfume, and eau de toilette.
- Airbags.
- Dry ice.
5. Alcohol, tobacco, and nicotine products:
- Alcohol, ethyl alcohol, beer.
- Tobacco products, smoking mixtures, electronic cigarettes, squonk boxes.
- Any products containing nicotine.
6. Narcotics and restricted substances:
- Narcotics, psychotropic substances, and precursors.
- Nootropics and neurostimulants.
- CBD and any products containing it.
7. Medicines and medical goods:
- Medicines of any kind, including painkillers, hormonal medicines, and syrups.
8. Financial and personal documents:
- Money, currency, money transfers, bonds, securities, checks, cards, lottery tickets.
- Passports, IDs, and any personal documents.
- SIM cards.
9. Other prohibited categories:
- Car tires, bicycle tires, and all types of tires when shipping on CDEK plans: SuperFast, FastBox, Express, CDEK BY ONE, CDEK BY COMBO, CDEK BY COMBO Courier, CDEK KZ COMBO Courier, CDEK KZ COMBO, CDEK KZ ONE. Tires that are part of a fully assembled vehicle (bicycle, scooter, etc.) are allowed.
- Radioactive materials.
- Quadcopters, drones, and parts for them.
- Perishable goods.
- Seeds, fertilizers, plants, animals.
- Cultural valuables, antiques, collectible coins, precious stones, including rough diamonds.
- Anything banned by postal, customs, and legal regulations, including acts of the Universal Postal Union and the Customs Union.
