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Prohibited & Restricted Items

Last Updated: September 13, 2026

1688Fulfillment is committed to safe, lawful and compliant warehouse and international shipping operations.

Certain products cannot be accepted, stored, handled or transported. Other products may require prior approval, special documentation, special packaging or a specific transportation route.

Customers must accurately declare the contents of all parcels before sending goods to our warehouse.

Do not send prohibited, dangerous or special cargo to our warehouse without prior confirmation.

1. Important Notice

This policy is intended as general guidance.

The acceptance of any product depends on factors including:

A product being accepted by our warehouse does not automatically mean that it can be shipped internationally.

Final transportation approval may require additional review.

2. Customer Responsibility

Customers are responsible for accurately describing the goods they send to our warehouse.

Where requested, customers must provide information such as:

Incorrect, incomplete or misleading declarations may result in delays, additional charges, refusal of service or other action permitted by law.

Prohibited Items

The following categories are generally prohibited from being sent to our warehouse or arranged for transportation unless expressly permitted under a separately confirmed and legally compliant service.

3. Illegal Goods

Goods that are illegal to possess, sell, store, export, import or transport are prohibited.

This includes products prohibited under applicable Chinese law or the laws of the destination country.

4. Narcotics and Illegal Drugs

Prohibited items include illegal narcotics, controlled recreational drugs and unlawful drug-related substances.

Products containing controlled substances may also be prohibited.

Prescription medicines and certain medical products may require separate review.

5. Weapons and Ammunition

Weapons and weapon-related products are generally prohibited unless a specific lawful and authorized service has been confirmed.

Examples may include:

Weapon-like products may also require review.

6. Explosives

Explosive or highly explosive products are prohibited.

Examples include:

7. Highly Flammable or Dangerous Materials

Certain highly flammable, corrosive, toxic or otherwise dangerous materials may be prohibited.

Examples may include:

Some regulated chemicals may be accepted only through specialized dangerous-goods services.

8. Radioactive Materials

Radioactive materials and products containing regulated radioactive substances are prohibited unless specifically handled through an authorized specialist arrangement.

9. Counterfeit and Infringing Goods

We do not knowingly accept goods that violate intellectual-property rights.

This may include:

Customers are responsible for ensuring that branded goods are lawful.

10. Stolen Goods

Stolen goods or goods obtained through fraud or other unlawful means are prohibited.

11. Illegal Wildlife Products

Products made from protected or illegally traded wildlife may be prohibited.

Examples may include products containing materials from protected species.

12. Certain Hazardous Biological Materials

Dangerous biological substances, infectious materials and other regulated biological materials are generally prohibited unless a specialized legal service has been confirmed.

13. Human Remains or Human Biological Material

Human remains, human organs and certain human biological materials are not accepted under ordinary warehouse or shipping services.

14. Live Animals

Live animals are not accepted under our standard warehouse and fulfillment services.

Restricted and Special-Handling Items

The following products may not be completely prohibited, but must be declared and confirmed before your supplier ships them to our warehouse.

15. Lithium Batteries

Lithium batteries are subject to strict transportation requirements.

Examples include:

Acceptance may depend on:

Safety documents may be required.

Do not send batteries to the warehouse without prior confirmation.

16. Battery-Powered Products

Products containing batteries may also require special review.

Examples include:

The applicable shipping route may differ from ordinary cargo.

17. Lead-Acid and Other Batteries

Lead-acid batteries and other chemical battery types may require specialized handling.

Customers must confirm the battery chemistry and specifications before shipment.

18. Liquids

Liquids may require special transportation arrangements.

Examples include:

Some liquids may be prohibited depending on their chemical composition.

19. Powders

Powder products require prior confirmation.

Examples may include:

Additional documents or identification may be required.

20. Chemicals

Chemical products must be declared before shipment.

Depending on the product, we may request:

Certain chemicals cannot be accepted.

21. Magnets and Magnetic Products

Strong magnets or products containing powerful magnetic components may be subject to air-transport restrictions.

Examples may include:

Magnetic testing or special packaging may be required for certain routes.

22. Cosmetics and Personal-Care Products

Cosmetics may be subject to additional restrictions, especially where they contain:

Destination-country regulations may also apply.

23. Food and Food-Related Products

Food products may be subject to strict customs and import regulations.

Acceptance depends on:

Perishable or temperature-controlled food is generally not suitable for ordinary warehouse services unless separately confirmed.

24. Medicines and Health Products

Medicines, pharmaceutical products and certain health-related products may require regulatory approval.

Examples may include:

Customers must confirm these products before purchasing or shipping.

25. Medical Devices

Certain medical devices can be shipped, but regulatory requirements vary by destination.

Certification or customs documentation may be required.

26. Aerosols and Pressurized Containers

Aerosol products and pressurized containers require prior approval.

Examples include:

Some may be classified as dangerous goods.

27. Alcohol-Based Products

Products containing alcohol may be restricted.

Examples may include:

Shipping availability depends on concentration, quantity, packaging and route.

28. Sharp Objects

Certain sharp products may require special packaging or may be restricted by destination-country law.

Examples may include:

Products classified as weapons will not be treated as ordinary cargo.

29. Fragile Goods

Fragile goods are not necessarily prohibited, but they must be properly declared.

Examples include:

Additional protective packaging may be recommended.

30. High-Value Goods

High-value goods require prior confirmation.

Examples may include:

Additional security, insurance or documentation requirements may apply.

31. Branded Goods

Branded products must be declared accurately.

We may request information demonstrating that the goods are legitimate.

Counterfeit or infringing goods are prohibited.

32. Oversized or Heavy Cargo

Large or unusually heavy goods require prior confirmation.

Examples include:

Warehouse handling and shipping methods may differ from standard parcels.

33. Temperature-Sensitive Goods

Our ordinary warehouse service should not be assumed to provide temperature-controlled storage.

Products requiring:

must be confirmed in advance.

34. Products Containing Wood

Wooden products or wooden packaging may be subject to quarantine or customs requirements in certain destination countries.

Examples may include:

Treatment or certification requirements may apply.

35. Plants, Seeds and Agricultural Products

Plants, seeds and agricultural products are often subject to quarantine and import restrictions.

They must not be sent without prior confirmation.

36. Animal Products

Certain animal-derived products may be subject to customs, quarantine or wildlife restrictions.

Examples may include:

Some may be prohibited depending on species and destination.

37. Electronics With Special Components

Certain electronic products may contain restricted components.

Examples may include:

Additional review may be required.

Shipping Restrictions by Destination

38. Destination-Country Rules

A product that can legally leave China may still be restricted or prohibited in the destination country.

Import rules vary between countries.

Customers are responsible for ensuring that their goods comply with applicable destination-country requirements.

Examples of destination-specific restrictions may relate to:

Final acceptance must be confirmed according to the destination.

39. Customs Documentation

Certain products may require documentation such as:

Customers must provide accurate information where documentation is required.

40. Carrier Restrictions

Carriers may apply restrictions that are stricter than general customs regulations.

A carrier may refuse goods because of:

We cannot guarantee that every carrier will accept a particular product.

What Happens if Restricted Goods Arrive Without Approval?

41. Processing May Be Suspended

If an undeclared or restricted product arrives at our warehouse, we may temporarily stop processing the parcel while the goods are reviewed.

42. Additional Information May Be Required

We may ask the customer to provide:

43. Goods May Be Refused

If the product cannot legally or safely be stored or transported, we may refuse the goods or refuse to arrange international shipping.

44. Return to Supplier

Where legally and practically possible, the customer may request that the goods be returned to the original supplier.

Return shipping and handling costs may apply.

45. Additional Charges

Undeclared restricted goods may result in additional charges relating to:

Such costs may be the customer’s responsibility.

46. Unsafe or Illegal Goods

Where goods create an immediate safety risk or cannot legally remain in the warehouse, we may take reasonable action as required by applicable law and safety procedures.

This may include isolation, refusal, return or lawful disposal where necessary.

Misdeclaration of Goods

47. Accurate Declaration Is Required

Customers must not deliberately describe restricted cargo as ordinary cargo.

For example, a customer must not declare:

where such descriptions would be materially inaccurate.

48. Consequences of Misdeclaration

Materially incorrect declarations may result in:

The customer may be responsible for costs resulting from inaccurate information.

Warehouse Acceptance Does Not Equal Shipping Approval

49. Separate Review May Be Required

A parcel may physically arrive at our warehouse before we determine whether it can be shipped internationally.

Therefore:

Warehouse receipt does not constitute international shipping approval.

The goods may still require review based on:

Customers should confirm special goods before purchasing whenever possible.

Before You Buy or Ship Special Products

50. Contact Us First

If you are unsure whether a product can be accepted or shipped, contact us before purchasing or instructing the supplier to deliver it.

Please provide:

Our team can then check the available warehouse and transportation options.

Do not rely solely on a supplier’s statement that a product can be shipped internationally.

Important Disclaimer

Acceptance and transportation options may change due to:

Previous acceptance of a similar product does not guarantee acceptance of future shipments.

Each shipment may require separate confirmation.

Independent Service Provider

1688Fulfillment is an independent China-based fulfillment service provider.

We are not affiliated with, operated by, endorsed by or sponsored by 1688.com, Alibaba Group, Alibaba.com, Taobao or Tmall.

Products purchased through third-party marketplaces remain subject to the applicable seller, marketplace, export, import and transportation requirements.

Related Policies

This Prohibited & Restricted Items Policy should be read together with our:

Specific carrier, customs or destination-country restrictions may also apply.

Contact Us

If you are unsure whether your goods can be received, stored or shipped, please contact us before asking your supplier to send the parcel.

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