Products We Exclude from Sourcing
Exploring International Products? While the world of e-commerce is full of possibilities, it’s essential to be aware of certain restrictions. Some items may be legally prohibited from shipment due to customs regulations and restrictions enforced by Pakistan customs, freightliners, and airlines. The specific list of prohibited items can vary, influenced by the regulations set forth by the Pakistani government and customs. In general, the following categories are often restricted from being shipped to Pakistan from China.
- Prescription medications, including those for dental and veterinary use.
- Prescription medical devices.
- Medical devices that lack approval.
- Prohormones, Human Growth Hormones, stem cell treatments, steroids, or synthetic versions.
- Items without labeling in English or without FDA-approved labeling requirements, such as non-prescription medications, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and food.
- Pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
- Radioactive elements or products.
- Self-balancing boards (hover boards).
- Oxidizing agents.
- Fire extinguishers.
- Pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
- Radioactive elements or products.
- Self-balancing boards (hover boards).
- Any food, supplement, drug, or cosmetic that has been subject to a Consumer Safety Advisory Warning.
- Perishable products of any kind.
- Lab reagents, biologics, cultures, and medical specimens.
- Poisonous substances.
- Toxic substances, including inhalation hazards.
- Firearms, guns, and accessories, including replicas.
- BB/pellet/airsoft/paintball guns, parts, and projectiles.
- Ammunition, magazines, and bayonets.
- Stun guns and tasers.
- Tear gas, mace, and pepper spray.
- Any unidentifiable material, substance, or chemical.
- Fire extinguishers.
- Infectious substances.
- Explosives, fireworks, gunpowder, flares, or matches.
- Gasoline, diesel, or other fuels.
- Lighters containing fuel.
- Meals Ready to Eat (MRE).
- Gas masks and gas mask filters.
- Law enforcement striking weapons, including saps, batons, and billy clubs.
- Handcuffs made of any material, including plastic zip tie restraints and straitjackets.
- Body armor, helmets, or personal protection articles with kevlar or ballistic ratings.
- Military/tactical/police shields.
- Tobacco products (including E-cigarettes and vaping products) for FedEx, DHL, UPS, and USPS carriers.
- Oxidizing agents.
- Government, police, or military uniforms, IDs, and badges (real or replica).
- Military training equipment.
- Military and law enforcement equipment.
- Thermal imaging, InfraRed, or other night vision devices.
- Rifle scopes, laser pointing, and aiming devices for firearms.
- Drones and drone parts.
- Contraband or illegal substances.
- Lottery tickets.
- Gambling devices and accessories.
- Lock picking devices.
- Coral
- Defense articles controlled under the US Munitions List as defined under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
- Self-propelled vehicles.
- Damaged batteries.
- Any dual-use or commercial article controlled under the Commerce Control List (CCL) as defined under the Export Administration Regulations, where the control status requires a Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) approved export license.
- Counterfeit products.
- Rough diamonds.
- Live or dead animals or insects.
- Human remains.
- Brazilian rosewood.
- Skin or leather of snakes, alligators, crocodiles, stingrays, and other reptiles or amphibians.
- Skin, fur, or leather of nearly all animals, especially wolves, bears, elephants, rhinos, and certain deer and foxes.
- Sturgeon or Beluga caviar.
- Agricultural products, including certain seeds, live or dead plants, unfinished or untreated wood, and soil.
- Items containing animal products controlled under the Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, or requiring a permit under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).
Keep in mind!
Please refer to Pakistan customs Prohibited & Restricted Item Guide for a comprehensive overview. It’s important to note that the information presented on this website serves as an example and should not be considered a replacement for seeking guidance from both the export regulations of China and the import regulations of Pakistan. As outlined in Bachao Terms and Conditions, as the individual responsible for importing goods into the destination country, it is your duty to ensure that all items exported from China using Bachao services comply with the laws and regulations of both China and Pakistan. For further details regarding Pakistan import regulations, please consult the links to Import Regulatory Authorities.
