Food and perishables
- Non-vegetarian food, including non-vegetarian pickles
- Fruits and vegetables
- Raw rice and rice flours
- Liquids and semi-liquids
- Food or beverages requiring refrigeration or environmental controls
TrackShipment compliance
Check the contents before you book.
Some items cannot be accepted for domestic or international movement. DVC may inspect packages before dispatch to protect people, equipment and other shipments.
Declare contents clearlyDomestic / International
Published restrictions
Do not place these items in a shipment.
This restores DVC's published prohibited-items list in accessible text. Regulations and carrier restrictions can change, so confirm uncertain contents before booking.
Hazardous materials
- Firearms, firearm parts and ammunition
- Radioactive material
- Flammable or explosive chemicals and products
- Dry ice, including dry ice used for packaging
- IATA-restricted items and dangerous goods
Controlled or biological material
- Drugs and narcotics
- Living organisms
- Bacteria, virus samples and other biological material
- Corpses, cremated remains or disinterred remains
Money and valuables
- Coins, cash currency and paper money
- Negotiable instruments
- Precious and semi-precious items
Other restricted items
- Pornography
- Lottery tickets or gambling devices where prohibited by law
- Items likely to damage or delay equipment, personnel or other shipments
- Items requiring a carrier licence that has not been arranged
Medicines
- Ayurvedic, homeopathic and non-prescription medicines may be restricted
- Contact DVC before booking any medicine or health-related product
Ask before handing the parcel over.
Share the exact item description, quantity, packaging, origin and destination with DVC. Acceptance depends on current law, route and carrier rules.