Restricted Goods - UniUni Platform Docs

This policy forms part of the UniUni Small Business Delivery Services – Terms & Conditions and applies to all shipments created using UniUni services. By using UniUni, you confirm that your shipments comply with the requirements below.

Commercial use only. UniUni services are provided exclusively for commercial use. Personal and non-commercial shipments are not permitted. You are responsible for ensuring all shipments meet applicable laws, carrier requirements, and the restrictions outlined in this policy.

Prohibited & Restricted Items

UniUni does not accept, transport, or deliver any shipment containing prohibited or restricted goods. Attempting to ship restricted items may result in immediate account suspension, shipment cancellation, and potential legal liability.

General Prohibited Categories

Category	Description	Examples
Animals	Live animal transport is prohibited	Pets, wildlife, insects
Biological Materials	Health and safety risks	Blood samples, tissue
Controlled Substances	Regulated by law	Narcotics, unlicensed medication
Marijuana & Cannabis Products	Prohibited regardless of local legality	THC products, edibles
Tobacco Products	Highly regulated	Cigarettes, cigars, vape cartridges
Alcohol & Intoxicating Beverages	Restricted by law	Wine, spirits, beer
Explosives & Ammunition	Safety hazard	Fireworks, bullets, detonators
Weapons & Weapon Parts	Public safety concern	Firearms, knives, tasers
Flammable Materials	Fire risk	Gasoline, lighter fluid
Radioactive Items	Health hazard	Isotopes, nuclear materials
Airbags	Contain explosive components	Automotive airbags
Very Fragile Items	High damage risk	Glassware, porcelain
Perishable Goods	Spoilage risk	Fresh food, dairy
Currency & Negotiable Instruments	Theft and liability risk	Cash, checks, bonds
Extremely High-Value Items	Insurance limitations	Fine art, precious metals, antiques

Universal Prohibitions

The following items are never permitted under any circumstances, domestic or international:

Explosives and flammable substances
Compressed gases
Toxic and infectious substances
Corrosives
Radioactive materials
Weapons and firearms
Illegal drugs and prescription drugs without proper authorization
Counterfeit goods
Live animals
Human remains
Cash, bearer instruments, lottery tickets, stocks, bonds

International Shipping Restrictions

Some goods permitted domestically may be restricted or prohibited internationally. Customers are solely responsible for verifying destination-country regulations.

Item	Notes
Lithium Batteries	Must be installed in a device and properly labeled
Alcohol & Tobacco	Permits often required
Cultural Artifacts	Antiques, ivory, and protected historical items
Plants & Seeds	Phytosanitary certification required
Pornographic Material	Prohibited in many jurisdictions
Political Material	Restricted in certain regions
Medication	Even over-the-counter drugs may be prohibited

Carrier-Specific Restrictions

Each carrier enforces additional limitations beyond UniUni’s policy.

Carrier	Restrictions
FedEx	No vape devices or hoverboards with lithium batteries
UPS	No human remains or unusually high-value items
DHL	No antiques, ivory, or precious stones without special approval
USPS	No alcohol, aerosols, or perfume via air transport
Canada Post	No firearms or crossbows, even domestically

Compliance & Enforcement

UniUni reserves the right to refuse, suspend, or cancel any shipment or account in violation of this policy.
Customers are financially and legally responsible for all damages, penalties, and losses arising from prohibited shipments.
Claims related to restricted goods are not eligible for coverage or compensation.

Questions?

If you are unsure whether your shipment complies with this policy, contact UniUni Support before shipping. Email: retailsupport@uniuni.com

​Prohibited & Restricted Items

​General Prohibited Categories

​Universal Prohibitions

​International Shipping Restrictions

​Carrier-Specific Restrictions

​Compliance & Enforcement

​Questions?

Prohibited & Restricted Items

General Prohibited Categories

Universal Prohibitions

International Shipping Restrictions

Carrier-Specific Restrictions

Compliance & Enforcement

Questions?