Umac Prohibited Items

Here’s the list of prohibited items that Umac cargo does not accept for transportation. Umac Prohibited items are illegal for both import and export. If you have any doubts or questions about the shipment of a specific item, please contact us before sending it. By adhering to these restrictions, we can ensure the safety and security of all our shipments.

(Source:  US CBP website United States Government, Import and Export 12/17/2010 and Philippine Bureau of Customs)

Umac Prohibited Items List

  • Cash, currency (coin, paper) / Money order
  • Firearms/ Ammunitions/  Explosives/ including parts of 
  • Tobacco / Cigarettes
  • Liquor / Wine
  • Precious Stones
  • Traveler’s Checks
  • Flammable liquids
  • Drugs
  • Absinthe (alcohol) Alcoholic beverages
  • Dismantled Auto Parts (Chop chop)
  • Dog and cat fur
  • Pornographic Materials
  • Drug paraphernalia
  • Automobiles (any parts)
  • Ceramic tableware
  • Meats, Livestock, and poultry
  • Merchandise from embargoed countries
  • Fluids and Perishable food items
  • Trophies, gold, Haitian
  • Cultural artifacts and pottery
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Defense articles or items with military or proliferation applications
  • Fish and wildlife

All restricted items are subject to seizure and will be destroyed.  The shipper and the consignee will be subject to prosecution.