Those wanting to send something across the country or overseas will often choose a courier service. These incredible solutions deliver items rapidly, helping you get items to their intended destinations as rapidly as possible, saving you time and hassle, and helping you meet tight deadlines.
But, it turns out, that you can’t just send anything you want. Some items are prohibited by law, while others are restricted by the courier company’s policies.
Here are some examples of items that you should not send through a courier service in Australia:
Dangerous goods
You can’t send the following dangerous goods by standard courier in Australia:-
- Toxic or infectious substances
- Explosives
However, SUB60 will allow you to send the following, as long as you observe weight limits and have the proper permissions:
- Gases (up to 250 kg or litres)
- Flammable liquids and solids (up to 500 kg or litres)
- Oxidising substances and organic peroxides (up to 500 kg or litres)
- Type 1 and 2 radioactive substances
- Corrosive substances (up to 500 kg or litres)
- Miscellaneous dangerous substances (up to 500 kg or litres
Illegal Goods
You cannot send illegal goods through a courier. These include:-
- Drugs
- Weapons
- Counterfeit goods
- Stolen property
If someone discovers you are sending these goods, it may result in fines or criminal charges. Always check with relevant authorities before sending particular goods.
Valuable Goods
Couriers will also not ship valuable parcels including:-
- Artwork
- Jewellery
- Cash
- Some antiques
Insurance may not cover these if lost or stolen during transport
For more information on what you can and can’t post via express courier, and to arrange a shipment, please contact Sub60 today.