The one-line summary<\/span><\/p>\nOnly three categories<\/h2>\n Keep them in mind while you shop, and your shipment will sail through nonstop to 54<\/span> destinations worldwide at a single rate.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
1<\/b>Absolutely prohibited \u2014 it never enters our receiving center, and we send it back to the store<\/span><\/div>\n2<\/b>Banned by air but has an alternative \u2014 we switch the carrier or the packaging and your shipment arrives<\/span><\/div>\n3<\/b>Restricted and needs a step \u2014 a document or a smaller quantity, and we prepare your customs clearance documents free of charge<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
\u2705 We prepare customs clearance documents free of charge<\/span>\u2705 Free photos of the contents before shipping<\/span>\u2705 Storage: 30<\/span> days free<\/span>\u2705 Sales tax 0%<\/span> in Oregon<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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Category one<\/span><\/p>\nStrictly prohibited<\/h2>\n These can't be shipped by air with any carrier or any packaging. If one arrives, we notify you and arrange its return to the store before the return window closes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\u2715<\/i><\/p>\nExplosives and fireworks<\/b> \u2014 including flares and signal pistols; the only option is returning them to the store, and we handle arranging the return on your behalf.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\u2715<\/i><\/p>\nWeapons, weapon parts and ammunition<\/b> \u2014 that includes magazines, barrels and spare parts; tell us before you buy and we'll point you to a permitted sporting alternative.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\u2715<\/i><\/p>\nDrugs and cannabis derivatives<\/b> \u2014 even products that are \u201clegal\u201d in Oregon remain prohibited at your destination; we don't receive or ship them under any circumstances, and we notify you the moment we detect them so you can cancel the order with the store.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\u2715<\/i><\/p>\nRadioactive and toxic materials<\/b> \u2014 isotope detectors and concentrated pesticides; if you need a measuring device, send us its link and we'll confirm it can be shipped before you pay.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\u2715<\/i><\/p>\nCash, gold and valuables<\/b> \u2014 not covered by our shipping insurance or by either carrier's; use digital gift cards delivered to your email instead.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\u2715<\/i><\/p>\nCounterfeits and trademark violations<\/b> \u2014 held at customs; order the genuine item from any US store and we'll buy it for you through our Order It for Me service if the store won't accept your card.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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Category two<\/span><\/p>\nBanned by air\u2026 with a ready alternative<\/h2>\n This is the category customers worry about most, needlessly. Every item here has a practical way around it, and it usually costs you nothing extra.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\ud83d\udd0b<\/i><\/p>\nLoose lithium batteries<\/b>A power bank or a spare battery on its own isn't accepted \u2014 buy the device with its battery installed, and we ship it within the carrier's limits for batteries installed in equipment.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\ud83e\uddf4<\/i><\/p>\nPerfumes and alcohol-based liquids<\/b>DHL doesn't accept them under its current policy \u2014 we switch your shipment to FedEx and repack it for air transport.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\ud83d\udca8<\/i><\/p>\nAerosols and pressurized containers<\/b>Deodorant, hair spray and paint in pressurized cans are banned \u2014 order the solid, roll-on or tube version, available from most brands.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\ud83d\udd25<\/i><\/p>\nFlammable materials<\/b>Lighters, lighter fuel, solvents and dyes are banned \u2014 remove them from your cart and keep the device itself, and we ship you the rest in the same box.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\ud83d\udc85<\/i><\/p>\nNail polish, polish remover and acetone<\/b>Flammable liquids that can't go by air \u2014 swap them for press-on nails or water-based, acetone-free products.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\ud83e\uddf2<\/i><\/p>\nStrong magnets and corrosive materials<\/b>They interfere with aircraft instruments or leak \u2014 send us the product link before you buy and we'll tell you the acceptable alternative from the same store.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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Category three<\/span><\/p>\nRestricted and needs a simple step<\/h2>\n Not prohibited, but they need a document or a reasonable quantity. Tell us as you order, and we'll prepare the invoice and the correct customs description as part of preparing your customs clearance documents free of charge.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\ud83d\udc8a<\/i><\/p>\nPrescription medications<\/b>Need a prescription in your name at the destination \u2014 send us a photo of the prescription and we add it to the shipment file with the correct description.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\ud83c\udf3f<\/i><\/p>\nSupplements in large quantities<\/b>Commercial quantities get held for inspection \u2014 keep them at personal-use levels, or split them across two shipments and we store the second 30<\/span> days free.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\ud83d\udce1<\/i><\/p>\nCommunication and wireless devices<\/b>Routers, trackers andGPS<\/span> devices need approval from your telecom authority \u2014 obtain it before shipping and we attach it to the shipping label.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\ud83c\udf6b<\/i><\/p>\nFood products<\/b>Canned, dried and factory-sealed foods pass smoothly; avoid fresh food, meat and dairy, and we photograph the contents for you free to double-check before takeoff.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\ud83c\udf31<\/i><\/p>\nSeeds, plants and leather<\/b>Need an agricultural or veterinary certificate \u2014 tell us in advance and we check the requirements of your destination among the54<\/span> before you pay.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\ud83d\udeac<\/i><\/p>\nTobacco and e-cigarettes<\/b>Restricted in most destinations and subject to special duties \u2014 message us before ordering so we can confirm your country's status instead of you losing the product's value.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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Very important<\/span><\/p>\nPerfumes and liquids? Choose FedEx<\/h2>\n DHL doesn't accept perfumes or alcohol-based liquids. Don't cancel your order \u2014 choose FedEx when creating the shipment and we repack it properly free of charge.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n\n\nService<\/th>\n Transit time<\/th>\n Perfumes and alcohol-based liquids<\/th>\n From<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\nFedEx Economy<\/td>\n 7\u20139<\/span> business days<\/td>\n Accepted with proper air packaging<\/td>\n $70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nFedEx Express<\/td>\n 5\u20137<\/span> business days<\/td>\n Accepted with proper air packaging<\/td>\n $78<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nDHL Express<\/td>\n 5\u20137<\/span> business days<\/td>\n Not accepted \u2014 we switch it to FedEx<\/td>\n +10%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n\n
\u2713<\/i><\/p>\nPerfume and clothes in the same order? We consolidate them into one box on FedEx, and consolidation is free with no fees.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/i><\/p>\nOriginal retail box inflating the size and the price? We repack to reduce the volumetric weight free of charge while keeping the glass protected.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Don't worry<\/span><\/p>\nWhat happens if a prohibited item reaches us?<\/h2>\n We never let you find out late, and we never act without your knowledge. Four clear steps, and our goal is that you get your money back from the store.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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We spot it on arrival<\/h3>\n Our team at the receiving center inspects the package and photographs the contents; the photos are free and reach you in your account under your customer code, such as BRD-100117<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n02<\/span><\/p>\n\ud83d\udce9<\/div>\n
We inform you in detail<\/h3>\n We tell you the item, the reason it's banned and the available alternative, and we don't ship or return anything until you decide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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We arrange the return to the store<\/h3>\n We start the return process before the store's return window closes, according to the store's policy and time frame, and we keep you posted on the refund.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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We complete the rest of your shipment<\/h3>\n Permitted items ship as usual; the prohibited item doesn't hold up the rest and doesn't cost you storage fees within 30<\/span> days.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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Services that protect you from surprises<\/span><\/p>\nWe catch the problem before it becomes one<\/h2>\n Everything below is included in your account, and most of it is completely free.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Photos of contents<\/b>See what's inside the box before shipping and decide for yourself<\/small><\/div>\n Free<\/span><\/div>\n\n
Storage 30<\/span> days<\/b>Enough time to arrange a return or wait for a replacement order<\/small><\/div>\n Free<\/span><\/div>\n\n
Preparing customs clearance documents<\/b>We write the correct description for restricted items on your behalf; government fees in the destination country are outside our invoice<\/small><\/div>\n Free<\/span><\/div>\n\n
Repacking and consolidation<\/b>We shrink the size and consolidate packages into one secure box<\/small><\/div>\n Free<\/span><\/div>\n\n
Optional insurance<\/b>For high-value permitted items \u00b7 subject to the carrier's terms<\/small><\/div>\n $49<\/span><\/div>\n\n
Over-limit fee<\/b>Per box over 100<\/span> volumetric lb or 40<\/span> inches in length<\/small><\/div>\n$96<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
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Order It for Me<\/h3>\n Store won't accept your card or rejects your address? Send us the link and we buy the permitted product for you and ship it to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Instant Shipping Label<\/h3>\n Have a box inside the USA and worried it contains something prohibited? We issue you a label from your home and inspect it at the receiving center before it flies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Oregon address<\/h3>\n Sales tax 0%<\/span> on all your purchases, while in most states it reaches 6%\u201310%<\/span> \u2014 the difference stays in your pocket.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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FAQ<\/span><\/p>\nQuestions about prohibited items<\/h2>\n Didn't find your question? Email us at info@baridus.com<\/span> before you buy.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
I bought a perfume and chose DHL \u2014 what should I do?Don't cancel anything \u2014 message us and we switch your shipment to FedEx and repack the perfume properly for air transport, and the price difference is shown clearly before you pay.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Can I ship a power bank?A loose battery isn't accepted by air, but a device with its battery installed inside ships without a problem \u2014 so choose the complete device instead of the standalone battery.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
I ordered a large quantity of dietary supplements \u2014 will they get through?Commercial quantities get held for inspection, so we keep them within personal-use levels or split them across two shipments and store the second for 30 days free until you send it later.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Does the list of prohibited items differ between destinations?Category one is prohibited everywhere, while restricted items vary slightly from one destination to another \u2014 tell us your destination and we check its requirements before you buy, and the price stays the same for all 54 destinations.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Do I pay any fees if an item in my shipment is rejected?Receiving, 30-day storage, photos and repacking are free, and the rejected item is excluded from the chargeable weight, so you never pay for something that wasn't shipped.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
How do I check before buying in the first place?