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Can I ship it?

Check before you buy. Some items can never be shipped, some can go by sea but not by air, and some need a permit in Tanzania.

Never shipIllegal or banned on every route: air, sea and RoRo.
Not by airDangerous on planes. Often fine by sea; ask us first.
Check firstAllowed with conditions, a permit, or limits on quantity.

21 items

  • Explosives, fireworks and flares

    Including detonators, gunpowder and party poppers.

    Never ship Air: No Sea: No

  • Weapons and ammunition

    Firearms, parts, ammunition, replica and toy guns, stun guns, pepper spray.

    Never ship Air: No Sea: No

  • Drugs and controlled substances

    Narcotics, cannabis products including CBD, and prescription drugs without a permit.

    Never ship Air: No Sea: No

  • Counterfeit and fake branded goods

    Copies of brands such as fake designer bags, shoes or phones.

    Never ship Air: No Sea: No

  • Cash, coins and gift cards of value

    Banknotes, coins, bearer cheques and loaded cash cards.

    Never ship Air: No Sea: No

  • Live animals and remains

    Pets, insects, human or animal remains and ashes.

    Never ship Air: No Sea: No

  • Pornographic material

    Banned from import into Tanzania. [CONFIRM]

    Never ship Air: No Sea: No

  • Power banks and loose lithium batteries

    Spare batteries not fitted in a device. Not accepted on our air flights.

    Not by air Air: No Sea: Ask us

  • Perfume, cologne and body mist

    Alcohol-based fragrance is flammable. [CONFIRM: small quantities by air?]

    Not by air Air: No Sea: Ask us

  • Aerosols and sprays

    Deodorant sprays, hairspray, dry shampoo, spray paint.

    Not by air Air: No Sea: Ask us

  • Nail polish, remover and solvents

    Includes acetone, paint thinners, glue and resin.

    Not by air Air: No Sea: Ask us

  • Lighters, gas and fuel

    Lighters, gas canisters, camping gas, petrol or oil-filled items.

    Not by air Air: No Sea: No

  • Vapes and e-cigarettes

    Contain lithium batteries and liquids. [CONFIRM]

    Not by air Air: No Sea: Ask us

  • Car batteries and wet batteries

    Lead-acid and gel batteries.

    Not by air Air: No Sea: Ask us

  • Phones, laptops and tablets

    Allowed with the battery inside the device. Items over the high-value limit add a percentage of value.

    Check first Air: Yes Sea: Yes

  • Medicines and supplements

    Need TMDA approval in Tanzania; personal quantities only. [CONFIRM limits]

    Check first Air: Limited Sea: Limited

  • Cosmetics and skincare in bulk

    Shop stock may need TMDA registration. Creams and lotions fly normally.

    Check first Air: Yes Sea: Yes

  • Food, seeds and plants

    Sealed, non-perishable food only. Seeds and plants need a permit. [CONFIRM]

    Check first Air: Limited Sea: Limited

  • Drones

    Need TCAA authorisation to import and fly in Tanzania. [CONFIRM]

    Check first Air: Ask us Sea: Ask us

  • Strong magnets and speakers

    Large magnets can interfere with aircraft instruments.

    Check first Air: Ask us Sea: Yes

  • Liquids in general

    Non-flammable liquids (shampoo, lotion, sauces) fly if sealed and well packed.

    Check first Air: Yes Sea: Yes

What happens if I ship it anyway?

The airline or customs can hold, destroy or return it, and fines fall on the owner. [CONFIRM: your policy on storage, return and disposal costs]

Why the air rules are strict

Batteries, gas and flammable liquids can catch fire under pressure changes. Airlines refuse them unless declared and packed as dangerous goods.

Not sure?

Send the product link before you buy. Checking costs nothing; a held parcel costs time and money.