Restricted and Prohibited Shipments
Certain items may be restricted or prohibited by carriers or law. Shippers are responsible for ensuring their shipments comply with all applicable rules.
Common Restricted Categories
Dangerous Goods & Hazmat
- Explosives and explosive devices
- Flammable liquids and solids
- Corrosive materials
- Toxic and infectious substances
- Compressed gases (aerosols, cylinders)
- Oxidizers and organic peroxides
- Hazardous chemicals
Dangerous goods and hazmat shipments are not supported on this platform.
Batteries
- Lithium-ion batteries (standalone)
- Lithium metal batteries (standalone)
- Damaged, defective, or recalled batteries
- Loose batteries not in device
- Large battery packs above carrier thresholds
Batteries installed in devices may ship under specific carrier rules. Check carrier guidelines.
Alcohol & Tobacco
- Alcohol and spirits
- Wine and beer
- Vape products and e-cigarettes
- Nicotine products
- Tobacco and cigars
Alcohol and tobacco shipments may require special permits and are restricted or prohibited by most carriers for general use.
Restricted Goods
- Aerosol products (carrier restrictions apply)
- Perfumes and colognes (flammable)
- Dry ice (special handling required)
- Perishables requiring temperature control
- Biological materials and specimens
- Medicines requiring special documentation
Some restricted goods may ship with proper packaging, documentation, or carrier-specific services.
Illegal & Prohibited Shipments
- Controlled substances and narcotics
- Counterfeit goods and trademark violations
- Stolen property
- Shipments to sanctioned destinations or parties
- Weapons or firearms where prohibited by law
- Fraudulent or unlawful shipments of any kind
These shipments are prohibited. Labels generated for illegal shipments are void.
Carrier-Specific Rules
Each carrier maintains its own restrictions. Always verify directly with the carrier before shipping anything that may be subject to special rules.
CryptoPostage does not verify shipment contents
CryptoPostage is a label reseller. We purchase shipping labels from carriers on your behalf — we do not inspect, scan, or verify what is inside your package.
- You are responsible for ensuring shipment contents comply with carrier rules and applicable law.
- Carriers retain the right to inspect, reject, or intercept packages that violate their policies.
- All carrier and legal restrictions apply regardless of how labels are purchased.
- Some items require special packaging, documentation, or service levels — check with your carrier.
- Dangerous goods and hazmat shipments are not supported on this platform.
Labels generated for non-compliant shipments are void and not refundable.
Common Questions
Can I ship batteries?+
Batteries installed in a device (like a laptop or phone) can often ship with standard services. Loose lithium-ion or lithium metal batteries are restricted or prohibited by most carriers. Check the carrier's current hazmat rules before shipping.
Can I ship alcohol?+
Generally, no. Shipping alcohol through standard consumer parcel services is restricted by most carriers and requires special permits or authorized accounts. USPS prohibits alcohol shipments outright.
Do carriers inspect packages?+
Carriers have the right to inspect packages. USPS in particular works alongside postal inspectors who have legal authority to inspect suspicious shipments. Declaring contents falsely is a federal offense.
Does CryptoPostage verify shipment contents?+
No. CryptoPostage is a label reseller. We do not open, scan, or inspect packages. We issue real carrier labels — the same rules that apply to any shipper apply here.
Who is responsible for the package contents?+
The shipper — you — is fully responsible for what's inside the package. By using this platform you confirm that your shipment complies with carrier rules and applicable law.
Can dangerous goods be shipped?+
Dangerous goods and hazmat shipments are not supported on CryptoPostage. These require special carrier accounts, documentation, and packaging that are outside the scope of this platform.
Can carriers reject shipments?+
Yes. Carriers can and do reject, intercept, or return packages that violate their policies. Labels for non-compliant shipments are void and not refundable.
Are shipping restrictions still enforced for crypto payments?+
Yes. Paying with Bitcoin or Monero does not exempt a shipment from carrier or legal restrictions. The label is a real carrier label and all standard rules apply.
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