Do couriers XRAY parcels?

On arrival at the airport, parcels will go through customs, being scanned and X-rayed. Items that are restricted or banned for export will not be allowed through, so remember to check the list of Prohibited items for international posting before you book your collection.

Does courier service do packaging?

At DTDC we understand that safe packaging is imperative to the swift delivery of your shipment. We make a wide variety of packing solutions available, from heavy materials to fragile items such as mobiles and laptop boxes etc.

Which courier service allows liquid?

Liquid Courier Services

Can cigarettes be couriered?

Regulations on shipping cigarettes for companies in 2021 Licensed cigarette manufacturers and retailers can legally ship cigarettes to each other as freight. VAT and excise duty must be paid before these goods are sent to the destination country.

How does a shipper detect illegal items?

Contraband will be detected and seized by customs on arrival at its destination. At USPS, it is impossible to check every parcel for illegal items.

Does Delhivery do packaging?

Delhivery’s liability for packaging is limited to providing outer/secondary packaging only to provide support to its customers. The use of Delhivery provided packaging is not a guarantee that an item is sufficiently packaged for transportation.

Can you send liquid through the mail?

The important thing to remember is that you are allowed to mail non-flammable, non-corrosive, non-explosive, non-odoriferous and non-hazardous liquids with the USPS. In addition, non-hazardous creams and pastes are considered by the USPS to be liquids and can also be mailed.

Can you ship liquids through FedEx?

USPS, UPS and FedEx allow shipping of liquids. You need to use a waterproof container. Follow all regulations for your liquid, especially if it is flammable or hazardous. Not all countries and states allow direct shipping of alcohol.

Can perfume be sent through courier?

Though couriers will accept most liquids, there are some liquids that are considered dangerous you will be unable to ship. But other liquids like spirits, vape, aftershave, paints, and even perfumes are considered flammable items. Your courier may not ship these items because they could cause a danger to a carrier.

What happens to prohibited items in a courier package?

In some cases, the courier services simply take the prohibited items out of the package and continue with the delivery process. They might also ship these items back to the sender. The courier service confiscates the items. In this case, they will likely destroy the package.

Can a USP or DHL courier driver collect a forbidden item?

Logistics companies and some countries impose specific regulations when shipping such prohibited items with courier services. Can a USP or DHL courier driver collect a parcel that includes a forbidden item? If you are shipping within the European Union, the courier driver will most likely not check the content of the package, until later.

What happens to the items the Courier confiscates during delivery?

The courier service confiscates the items. In this case, they will likely destroy the package. The courier will return the parcel to the sender. The whole box will be delivered back to the sender’s address.

How much does a courier charge for overweight items?

Speaking of size, most courier services charge extra for heavy or bulky loads. An easy way to compute this charge is to have an overweight fee. Foe example, your standard delivery charge would apply to items under 50 pounds, and items over that weight would pay 10 cents per pound for items over 50 pounds.