For a safe start, check the chart

Lipstick and powder makeup

Allowed

Lipsticks and powder applied to the face ship on regular shipments. Makeup categorized as flammable is not permitted; liquid or glass-packaged makeup is not advisable to send and is not covered for reimbursement.

Hairspray, hair mousse and aerosol toiletries

Needs DG approval

Any product in an aerosol can is not allowed on regular shipments. Order through the Dangerous Goods form instead.

Nail polish

Not allowed

Most nail polish is flammable and not allowed.

Perfumes and colognes

Not allowed

Any fragrance or mist with any percentage of alcohol is not allowed on regular shipments.

Toners

Not allowed

Most toners contain alcohol, making them flammable and not allowed on regular shipments.

Deodorant

Not allowed

Most deodorants contain alcohol, making them flammable and not allowed on regular shipments.

Condoms

Allowed

All brands are eligible for shipping.

Curling irons, corded

Allowed

Corded curling irons are eligible for shipment.

Curling irons, cordless

Not allowed

Cordless curling irons containing a gas cartridge or fueled by butane are not allowed.

Lighter fluid and refills

Not allowed

Liquid or gas lighter refills and butane are not allowed.

Lighters and torch lighters

Not allowed

Personal lighters, butane, disposable and absorbed-liquid types like Bic and Zippo are not allowed.

Safety matches

Not allowed

Safety matches and waterproof matches are not allowed.

Strike-anywhere matches

Not allowed

Strike-anywhere matches are not allowed.

Cigars, cigarettes and nicotine e-liquids

Not allowed

Nicotine is not allowed on regular shipments, including e-liquids, cigars and cigarettes.

Vapes and shisha, including juice and accessories

Not allowed

Vapes and shisha, including juice and accessories, are not allowed.

TVs

Not allowed

TVs are not allowed.

Car and motorcycle batteries

Not allowed

Car and motorcycle batteries are not allowed.

Wet nonspillable batteries

Not allowed

Small gel cell and absorbed electrolyte batteries for portable electronics are not allowed on regular shipments.

Electronic cigarettes and vaping devices

Not allowed

Battery-powered e-cigarettes, vaporizers, vape pens, atomizers and electronic nicotine delivery systems are not allowed.

Fuel cells, flammable gas or water-reactive

Not allowed

Fuel cells containing flammable gases or water-reactive material are not allowed.

Fuel cells, flammable liquid or corrosive

Not allowed

Fuel cells containing flammable liquid or corrosive material are not allowed.

Heat-producing articles

Not allowed

Diving lamps and soldering equipment are not allowed.

Spare lithium batteries, uninstalled

Needs DG approval

Rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium batteries, cell phone and laptop batteries are not allowed on regular shipments. Lithium items route through Dangerous Goods Approval.

Portable electronics containing batteries

Needs DG approval

Cell phones, laptops, cameras and smart devices are not allowed on regular shipments. They ship through the Dangerous Goods Approval process.

Hoverboards and self-balancing scooters

Not allowed

Portable recreational vehicles powered by lithium ion batteries, including unicycle scooters, are not allowed.

Spare dry-cell batteries

Needs DG approval

Alkaline, nickel metal hydride and nickel cadmium batteries are not allowed on regular shipments. Order through the Dangerous Goods form instead.

Spare fuel cells and cartridges

Needs DG approval

Not allowed on regular shipments. Order through the Dangerous Goods form instead.

Oxygen, compressed or liquid

Not allowed

Medical and recreational oxygen are not allowed.

Portable oxygen concentrators

Ask us first

Inogen One, Sequal Eclipse, Airsep Lifestyle and other FAA-approved concentrators are not allowed on regular shipments. Please inquire within if you wish to order these; we may be able to order on your behalf.

Electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters

Not allowed

Mobility devices with lithium ion batteries installed are not allowed.

Aerosol sunblock and tanning spray

Not allowed

Sunblock, tanning spray and sunburn treatment in aerosol cans are not allowed.

Mace, pepper spray and self-defense spray

Not allowed

Animal spray and self-defense sprays, including tasers, are not allowed.

Burning paste and gel fire starters

Not allowed

Fire-starting pastes and gels are not allowed.

Camping fuel

Not allowed

Propane, white gas, Coleman fuel, Sterno, solid fuels and stoves containing fuel are not allowed.

Camping stoves and fuel bottles, purged

Ask us first

The chart lists these only as "completely purged of fuel" and gives no ruling either way. Send us the item before you order and we confirm.

Engine-powered equipment, purged of fuel

Not allowed

Chainsaws, generators, trimmers and similar are not allowed, even when completely purged of fuel.

Engine-powered equipment with residual fuel

Not allowed

Equipment holding residual fuel is not allowed, along with the containers it travels in.

Avalanche rescue backpack, self-inflating

Ask us first

Listed in the chart without a ruling. Self-inflating packs carry a gas cylinder, so ask us before you order.

Hand, toe and body warmers

Ask us first

Disposable warming pads using carbon, charcoal and iron compounds, such as Hot Hands and Little Hotties. The chart lists them without a ruling, so ask us first.

Self-inflating life jackets and safety vests

Ask us first

Inflatable life jackets, motorcycle vests and riding vests are listed without a ruling. Ask us before you order.

Gasoline and flammable fuels

Not allowed

Including containers and equipment with residual fuel.

Mosquito and insect repellent

Allowed

Allowed, unless in an aerosol can.

Scuba tanks, pressurized

Not allowed

Pressurized scuba tanks are not allowed.

Flammable sealants and waterproofing

Not allowed

Seam sealers for tents and similar flammable waterproofing are not allowed.

Signal flares and road flares

Not allowed

Signal flares and road flares are not allowed.

Ammunition and gun accessories

Not allowed

Small arms ammunition and all gun accessories, including holsters, hearing protection, storage and magazines, are not allowed. Weapons such as swords and guns are never shipped under any circumstances.

Small compressed gas cylinders

Not allowed

Carbon dioxide and other nonflammable, nontoxic gas cartridges are not allowed.

Tire inflation kits

Not allowed

Kits containing small nonflammable gas cylinder cartridges are not allowed.

Knives, blades, archery and multi-tools

Needs DG approval

Need preauthorization to send. Swords, guns and any accessory to such are never allowed.

Used motor spare parts, loose form

Not allowed

Restricted per KEBS Standard KS 2190:2013 Clause 6 unless properly packaged: tyres, tie-rod ends, bearings, spark plugs, clutch plates, brake pads, tubes, brake hose pipes, rubber bushes, filters, pressure plates, rack ends, ball joints, brake and clutch cables, oil seals, air cleaner elements, release bearings.

Argos and ASDA storefront orders

Not allowed

These retail stores are meant for residential deliveries only; items arrive without proper packaging or labeling for onward freight.

Small items: SD cards, jewelry, seeds, screws

Ships at owner risk

Minuscule items can easily get lost and cannot be insured.

Goods from third-party shippers

Ships at owner risk

Packages sent by family members, friends or third-party eBay sellers cannot be retail-value insured.

Flammable adhesives

Not allowed

Rubber cement, pipe cement, some super glues and other flammable adhesives are not allowed.

Nonflammable adhesives

Allowed

School glue, glue sticks and similar are ok to ship.

Flammable aerosol laundry products

Not allowed

Spray starch, anti-static spray and similar are not allowed.

Alcohol

Not allowed

Alcohol and liquids containing alcohol are not allowed on regular shipments.

Non-perishable foods

Allowed

Candy, gum and canned goods ship fine. Temperature-sensitive foods like chocolate are not recommended.

Mail and magazine subscriptions

Allowed

Allowed, though under the laws of Kenya x-rated magazines are banned.

Liquids without alcohol

Allowed

Allowed on regular shipments. Liquids containing alcohol are not.

Glass items

Ships at owner risk

Makeup foundation, mirrors, picture frames, light bulbs and glass fixtures are allowed, but we are not liable for accidental breakage.

Flammable aerosols, non-toiletry

Not allowed

WD-40, spray paint, cooking spray and similar are not allowed.

Fireworks

Not allowed

Firecrackers, bottle rockets, poppers and sparklers are not allowed.

Artist paints, nonflammable

Allowed

Watercolors, acrylics, pigments and most artist oil paints are ok to send. Aerosol cans are not.

Chemical kits with hazardous materials

Not allowed

Water test kits, soil test kits and children's chemistry sets containing hazardous materials are not allowed.

Formaldehyde solutions

Not allowed

Formaldehyde solutions are not allowed.

Instant ice packs

Allowed

Force-activated instant ice packs for medical and first-aid purposes are ok to send.

Oils, nonflammable and non-aerosol

Allowed

Motor oil, engine oil, baby oil, mineral oil, olive oil and most cooking oils are ok to send.

Flammable paints and solvents

Not allowed

Thinners, turpentine, MEK, denatured alcohol, acetone, resins, lacquers, varnishes and stains are not allowed.

Goods sourced from China or other countries

Ships at owner risk

Goods sourced outside the US or UK can reach our warehouses but we will not insure them and do not recommend them: delivery is slow, sometimes untrackable, and such goods are often rejected by KEBS standards. We cannot pay customs on your behalf before they reach our warehouse.