Prohibited Items
Last updated November 9, 2026
The following items cannot be shipped through IslandCollectVI. Carriers and customs authorities also apply their own restrictions, and the list may change. If you are unsure, request a quote and ask first.
Not accepted
- Firearms, ammunition, weapons and weapon parts
- Explosives, fireworks and flammable liquids or gases
- Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia
- Counterfeit goods and pirated media
- Live animals, plants, seeds and soil without the required permits
- Perishable food requiring refrigeration
- Cash, bearer instruments and precious stones
- Hazardous chemicals, corrosives and radioactive material
- Pornographic or obscene material
- Anything illegal to export from the US or import into the BVI
Restricted (ask first)
- Lithium batteries and devices containing them, in large quantities
- Aerosols, perfumes and nail polish
- Alcohol and tobacco products
- Medication and medical devices
- Oversized or very heavy items
Prohibited items found in a package may be refused, returned to sender or handed to authorities, and any costs will be charged to the customer.