Restriction of Carriage

Aligned with DGCA / IATA DGR 67th Edition — Effective 1 January 2026. Please review items that are not acceptable for air cargo before booking shipments.

Prohibited

Items Prohibited for Air Cargo

Explosives & Related Items

Fireworks, detonators, blasting caps, TNT, ammunition, cartridges, explosive devices. All Class 1 explosives (except limited sub-division 1.4S when permitted).

Hazardous Substances

Flammable materials (fuels, solvents, certain aerosols), compressed/toxic gases, poisons and pesticides, corrosives (acids, alkalis), oxidizers/organic peroxides, radioactive materials, some magnetized materials, dry ice beyond limits.

Batteries & Battery-Powered Items

Loose, spare or installed lithium batteries without proper DG documentation exceeding prescribed limits. Certain hybrid or sodium-ion battery entries require updated handling per 67th Edition.

Valuables & Financial Instruments

Cash, coins, bearer cheques, crossed and uncrossed financial instruments, precious stones, gems, and jewelry.

Other Non-Allowed Items

Pornographic materials or contraband, stamped/postpaid postal items, undeclared foodstuffs and liquor, items violating Indian Postal Act 1898 or other applicable laws.

Conditional

Restricted Items (Conditional Acceptance)

Dangerous Goods with Compliance

Flammable liquids, gases under pressure, corrosives, chemicals with UN listings — all requiring proper DG packaging, UN number, proper shipping name, hazard labels, and DG Declaration.

Lithium & Hybrid Batteries

Batteries installed in equipment may be acceptable per updated packing & testing criteria. Spare batteries must meet strict watt-hour, packaging, and documentation limitations.

Oxidizing & Reactive Substances

Some oxidizers, organic peroxides, and reactive chemicals may be carried only when packaged and marked according to detailed DGR instructions.

Customer Guidelines Before Booking

Correct Classification: Identify whether your items are hazardous and under which DG Class and UN number they fall.

Declaration: All dangerous goods must be declared with complete DG documentation including Shipper's Declaration, UN number, hazard class, packing group, and emergency contacts.

Proper Packaging: Use IATA-approved packaging materials and methods appropriate for the substance and quantity.

Restrictions Awareness: Some items require airline/operator approval or are accepted only on Cargo Aircraft Only (CAO) flights.

Consult Before Booking: Contact us if you are unsure whether your item can be shipped. Do not send undeclared hazardous materials.

Why These Restrictions Exist: The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations set global standards for the safe carriage of hazardous materials by air. The 67th edition incorporates amendments to classification, packaging, documentation, and safety protocols including specific guidance on batteries, hybrids, aerosols, and other emerging cargo categories.