Understanding prohibited, dangerous and restricted goods

Understanding prohibited, dangerous and restricted goods

Product shipping requirements

Understanding prohibited, dangerous and restricted goods

Check whether your goods can be shipped and whether any special restrictions, packaging requirements or liability conditions apply.

Why are some goods prohibited or restricted?

Certain goods are prohibited or restricted for safety, health or legal reasons, including applicable trade embargoes.

Attempting to ship prohibited or dangerous goods may result in additional charges, delays or confiscation by the relevant authorities. Restricted goods may also be subject to special packaging requirements and limited or no courier liability.

Not sure whether your item can be shipped?

Contact Bob Go Support before booking the shipment. We can help confirm whether any restrictions, packaging requirements or liability conditions apply.

Prohibited goods

The following items cannot be shipped:

  • Animal skin, fur, organs, parts or products, including ivory
  • High-value items such as artworks, antiques, precious stones, gold and silver
  • Money, keys, transferable securities or payment instruments
  • Dangerous and hazardous goods
  • Fireworks and fire extinguishers
  • Fluids such as adhesives and paint
  • Weapons, including firearms, swords and knives
  • Live animals
  • Tobacco and tobacco products, drugs, medications and alcohol
  • Pornographic material

Dangerous goods

The goods listed below are classified as dangerous and cannot be shipped.

  • Acids
  • Aerosol cans
  • Ammunition
  • Batteries
  • Bleaching powder
  • Chlorine
  • Corrosive agents
  • Detergents
  • Dry ice
  • Explosives
  • Fertiliser
  • Fire lighters and fireworks
  • Flammable material
  • Gas cylinders
  • Grenades
  • Instruments containing mercury
  • Lighter fuel
  • Magnetised material
  • Matches
  • Paint
  • Pesticides
  • Poisons
  • Radioactive material
  • Resin
  • Thermometers
  • Thinners

Restricted goods

Restricted goods may still be accepted for transport, but special packaging requirements and courier liability conditions can apply.

Depending on the product, the courier may accept only limited liability or no liability.

Always review the applicable requirements and contact Bob Go Support if you are unsure before shipping.

Engines, generators and oil-containing components

All oil must be completely drained before shipping.

  • Under 35 kg: Use foam padding inside a sturdy carton.
  • Over 35 kg: Use foam padding inside an enclosed wooden crate.

The sender is liable for any damage caused by oil leaks.

Furniture

Furniture, except flat-packed furniture, must be fully disassembled and wrapped in multiple layers of bubble wrap and foam padding inside the flat pack.

Glass products

Glass products can be shipped using Bob Go courier partners.

However, they are shipped without courier liability and are not insurable. If the goods are damaged, broken or stolen during transit, the courier will not accept liability for the loss or damage.

Glass products require careful packaging and should follow the applicable fragile-goods packaging requirements.

Perishable goods

Shipping perishable goods through Bob Go courier partners is strongly discouraged.

Courier partners do not accept liability for loss or damage relating to the perishable nature of the goods, and perishable products are not covered by courier insurance.

Standard courier vehicles and warehouses are also not designed to maintain temperature-controlled conditions.

Fresh, refrigerated or frozen products are therefore especially unsuitable for standard courier transport.

Ceramics, porcelain, marble, resin and stone

These materials are listed as restricted in the applicable shipping requirements. Contact Bob Go Support before booking a shipment containing these products to confirm whether the item can be accepted and what conditions apply.

Electronics

This includes computers, laptops, monitors and TFT screens.

Use the original packaging where possible. Otherwise, wrap the item in multiple layers of bubble wrap and foam padding and place it inside a strong, plain and sturdy outer box with no identifying marks.

Televisions, LCD or plasma screens and projectors

Use the original packaging where possible. Otherwise, wrap the item thoroughly in bubble wrap and foam padding and place it inside a strong, plain and sturdy outer box with no identifying marks.

Musical instruments

The instrument must be placed in a hard case, wrapped in multiple layers of bubble wrap, and then placed inside a strong and sturdy outer box.

Review the applicable terms

Courier liability, exclusions and shipping restrictions are subject to the applicable courier terms and conditions.

Before you ship

If your product may fall into a prohibited, dangerous or restricted category, confirm the requirements with Bob Go Support before creating the shipment.