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Prohibited Items

Below is a categorized summary of all item types restricted by air freight regulations and Indian law:

Dangerous goods

1. Dangerous Goods & Chemicals

  • Hazardous or radioactive regulated materials.
  • Flammable liquids and oxidizing substances.
  • Toxic pesticides and pest poisons.
  • Corrosive chemicals and cleaning fluids.
  • Compressed air and shock absorbers.
  • Lighters and combustible dye aerosols.
  • Restricted or strong magnetized materials.
Cosmetics and alcohol products

2. Cosmetics & Alcohol‑Based Products

  • Perfumes and alcohol‑based body sprays.
  • Deodorants and pressurized aerosol cans.
  • Nail polishes and liquid gel sets.
  • All products containing flammable alcohol.
  • Industrial solvents with ethanol or isopropyl.
  • Liquid cosmetics with unknown labels.
  • Flammable hair care styling products.
High value and financial items

3. High‑Value & Financial Items

  • Cash, currency, and negotiable instruments.
  • Bullion made of precious metals.
  • Loose precious stones and rare collectibles.
  • Luxury watches and fine jewelry.
  • Statues and heavy stone sculptures.
  • Jewellery without valid appraiser certificates.
Electronics and controlled tech

4. Electronics & Controlled Technology

  • Electronics requiring export/import licenses.
  • Industrial radars and sonar equipment.
  • Critical networking or server racks.
  • Devices containing strong magnets.
  • Regulated aviation or defense technology.
  • Unverified or modified electronic devices.
Drugs and tobacco

5. Drugs, Tobacco & Contraband

  • All illegal drugs and narcotics.
  • Controlled substances and drug paraphernalia.
  • Prescription and non‑prescription medicines.
  • Cigarettes and tobacco‑related products.
  • Lottery tickets and gambling machines.
  • Counterfeit goods and fake items.
  • Alcoholic beverages and restricted spirits.
Weapons and defense equipment

6. Weapons & Defense Equipment

  • Explosives and flammable ammunition parts.
  • Firearms and all weapon accessories.
  • Knives and personal stun guns.
  • Military gear and tactical devices.
  • Law‑enforcement handcuffs and batons.
  • Body armor and defense helmets.
  • Smoke signals and tactical gear.
Animal plant and food

7. Animal, Plant & Food Products

  • Live animals or animal transport.
  • Seeds, plants, and farming material.
  • Perishable or unsealed food products.
  • Fresh meat, dairy, and frozen items.
  • Items that breach FSSAI regulations.
  • Animal skins and exotic wildlife materials.
General shipping risks

8. General Shipping Risks

  • Fragile products prone to damage.
  • Unidentified powders and suspicious contents.
  • Items breaching local import restrictions.
  • Items violating Indian customs rules.
  • Mis‑declared or inconsistently labeled goods.
  • Prohibited items for air transport.

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You can ship pooja items, pickles, sweets, medicines, jewellery, luggage, documents, gifts, and other eligible parcels with the utmost care and safety.

Yes, AVAKAAYA.COM provides fast and secure international courier services to countries around the world. With real-time tracking, professional handling, and reliable delivery, you can ship your parcels with complete peace of mind.

We handle medicines and medical supplies with the utmost care using secure packaging, priority handling, and real-time shipment tracking to help ensure they reach their destination safely and on time.

Yes, every shipment includes real-time tracking, allowing you to monitor your parcel's journey from pickup to delivery for complete transparency and peace of mind.

Yes. Our 24/7 Customer Support Helpline at +91 9609 191919 is available around the clock. Contact us anytime for shipping rates, booking assistance, pickup scheduling, shipment tracking, or any other courier-related support.

Most shipments to the USA are delivered within 3–5 working days. Delivery times for other countries vary depending on the destination, customs clearance, and the selected shipping service.

Yes, most countries allow food items. However, the items permitted may vary depending on the destination country's import regulations and customs policies..

Yes. Our team offers professional packing services using high-quality packing materials to help protect your items during transit and ensure they arrive safely at their destination.
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