Each country's customs regulations are different however provided prohibited items are not shipped, customs nightmares can be avoided. It's best to check the relevant custom authority "beforehand" to ensure all items being sent comply. Prohibited items may include:
Alcohol,
Antique furniture,
Food, plants, herbs & spices (anything edible or drinkable inclusive of supplements, vitamins, body building formula, teas, medicines).
Any weapon, or items that resemble a weapon.
Firearms, ammunition and explosives
Hazardous items, such as fireworks, toxic or poisonous substances.
Items made from animals on the endangered species list (e.g. ivory)
Unprocessed furs, skins and hunting trophies
Dried flowers, bulbs, seeds, pine cones, etc.
Soil, sand, straw & hay
Used tires,
Pornography
Narcotics
Some countries also prohibit importation of cosmetics, make up, perfumes, and scented erazers.
Alcohol,
Antique furniture,
Food, plants, herbs & spices (anything edible or drinkable inclusive of supplements, vitamins, body building formula, teas, medicines).
Any weapon, or items that resemble a weapon.
Firearms, ammunition and explosives
Hazardous items, such as fireworks, toxic or poisonous substances.
Items made from animals on the endangered species list (e.g. ivory)
Unprocessed furs, skins and hunting trophies
Dried flowers, bulbs, seeds, pine cones, etc.
Soil, sand, straw & hay
Used tires,
Pornography
Narcotics
Some countries also prohibit importation of cosmetics, make up, perfumes, and scented erazers.