Regulations and Prohibited Shipping

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Regulations and prohibited shipments are very real

When you fly with any airline today there are rules that need to be followed regarding what you can bring onto a plane. In addition, there are rules about baggage contents. Ship a package and know the regulations to avoid having the shipment confiscated or destroyed. Some items are strictly forbidden while others may require special permits and advance notice to the carriers.

GMX Worldwide Xpress prohibits the shipment of certain items. These items include, but are not limited to:

  • Cash and currency.
  • Firearms, weaponry, and parts thereof.
  • Alcohol or alcoholic beverages.
  • Tobacco (in most countries).
  • Drugs and prescription drugs (to some international destinations).
  • Pornography.
  • Items or commodities prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.
  • Dangerous goods (hazardous materials).
  • Hazardous waste, including medical waste such as used hypodermic needles or syringes.
  • Packages that are wet, leaking, or emit odours.
  • Live animals (except as provided in the Live Animals and Ornamental Marine Life section).
  • Animal carcasses (restrictions apply to certain taxidermy items).
  • Human corpses, body parts, embryos, cremated remains, or disinterred human remains.
  • Shipments requiring a local, state, or federal license for transportation (e.g., prescription drugs).
  • Shipments that may cause damage, delay, or pose a risk to equipment, personnel, or other shipments.
  • Lottery tickets and gambling devices where they are prohibited by law.
  • Live insects.
  • Waste or garbage for disposal.
  • Any other items prohibited by law, as detailed by GMX Worldwide Xpress carrier partners (UPS, Purolator, FedEx, DHL, etc.).
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Important shipping tips for certain items where GMX cannot help

Certain articles are only accepted for carriage as Courier Shipments at the shipper’s risk. Current regulations and prohibited shipment rules are available on the Internet. If you are not sure, please ask. GMX Worldwide Xpress Inc. will be able to help with any lost shipment claims. GMX will not assume any liability for these articles and will not accept any type of direct claims for loss or damage during the shipping or transportation of these items.

The articles include:

● Fragile items such as glass, china, crystal, pottery, ceramics, and similar fragile articles.
● Collectors’ items.
● Liquids.
● Precious metals.
● Articles requiring temperature-controlled services.
● Perishable items, food, and beverages that require refrigeration or environmental control.
● Unpackaged articles and privately packaged articles (not in the manufacturer’s original packaging).
● Articles not packaged in accordance with GMX’s shipment acceptance policy.
● Artwork.
● Antiques.
● Jewelry, excluding costume or novelty jewelry.
● Seeds.
● Household goods and personal effects.
● Articles designated as “Prohibited” in GMX’s Terms and Conditions but have been accepted for carriage.
● Fragile articles, including electronic and electrical devices (including those in the manufacturer’s original packaging), labelled as “Fragile” or similar package handling markings.

Shipment Acceptance Policy

To ensure the safe transportation of your shipment, it is essential to follow GMX’s shipment acceptance policy. The contents of the shipment must be securely held in place using proper internal packaging. The internal packaging should prevent movement within the package and protect the contents from external forces, including stacking pressure. This is particularly important for lightweight and fragile shipments. Shipments not packaged according to GMX’s acceptance policy will travel at the shipper’s risk.