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Dangerous, Restricted or Prohibited goodsInformation about what you can and can't send through the postal system

Sending dangerous goods

Safety is our top priority at thePost. Some items cannot be sent via the postal service in TAY or overseas because they contain dangerous substances that could be a danger to our delivery couriers. Some examples of these materials include:

  • Flammable Liquids - Alcohol, nail polish, perfume
  • Aerosols - sunscreen, bugspray
  • Explosives - TNT, fireworks
  • Corrosives - Batteries

It is your responsibility to check whether the items that you are sending are dangerous or restricted.

Customs restrictions in TAY

Certain goods being sent within TAY may be subject to restrictions, and they may need to meet certain conditions - for example, if importing goods, you may need a permit in order to import them.

As a general guide, the following items may not be sent through the postal system in TAY:

  • Narcotic drugs
  • Tobacco products
  • Live animals - including players
  • Combustion engines - cars, planes, mechas
  • Weapons - swords, bows, crossbows, arrows

The following items have restrictions on their importation:

  • Animals and animal products
  • Beverages
  • Command Blocks
  • Lighters
  • Flint and Steel
  • Fireworks
  • Organic material
  • Valuable items

Import duties and tax

When importing items into TAY, you may need to pay tax on items that have an assessed value over $1000 BND.

If you do the wrong thing

In the event that we locate a package containing goods that cannot be sent, we:

  • will not deliver the item
  • will not refund postage
  • are not obliged to return the item to you

We may also, at our discretion

  • Modify the item to make it safe,
  • Return the item to you, where you bear the cost of the return,
  • Destroy or dispose of the item, or
  • If required to by law, we may deliver the item to the appropriate authorities.
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1While we endeavour to get your mail where it needs to be as fast as possible, these times are only an estimate and not a guarantee. They can be affected by the locations to which the shipment is being sent, the amount of congestion in our network and other external factors beyond our control.
2Tracking events will vary depending on how your shipment is lodged and delivered.