Shipping Special-Care Items and Regulated Goods

Shipping regulated goods such as alcohol, tobacco and firearms involves extra restrictions. See how to ship these items safely with UPS.

How To Ship Your Product

Find the item you’re shipping below, and we’ll help make sure your package is clear for a safe and compliant delivery.

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Open or Update an Alcohol Shipping Account

Shipping alcohol requires a separate account with legal documentation and a signed UPS agreement. We’ll walk you through the documents you need.

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Other Regulated Shipments

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Shipping Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods

See our guide to safely and successfully transporting hazardous materials through UPS.

Hazardous Materials Guide

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Prohibited Items and Shipping Restrictions

We ship certain prohibited items on a contractual basis. Some items we can’t ship because of laws or regulations.

View Prohibited Items

Confidence in Every Delivery

Learn more about how UPS tackles special-care shipping.

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The Recipe for Reliable Shipping

No matter where the delivery is, UPS ensures iconic flavors arrive fresh and on time.

The Key Ingredients

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Safely Ship Technology at The UPS Store

To ship electronics such as a laptop, you’ll want specialty packaging to keep it safe.

Pack & Ship at The UPS Store