How do I ship fruitcake?

How do I ship fruitcake?

Alternately, slice the cake into individual slices and wrap them in plastic wrap. Place the slices in an airtight metal or plastic container so the container is filled with slices. Place the container inside a box, seal it with packing tape and mail the box.

Can I send food to the UK?

All food products must be adequately packaged to be accepted for import. Frozen food cannot be accepted. The UK brokerage should be contacted prior to shipping for general advising. Fruit must be accompanied by an original Phytosanitary Certificate provided by the shipper.

Can you send cakes in the post UK?

You can send food items by courier in the UK (although they’re on the restricted items list – meaning you’re not covered for compensation) including cakes, as long as they’re not perishable food items that need to be kept refrigerated.

Can you mail candy internationally?

What to Know to Ship Food Internationally. Perishable items are illegal to ship to a foreign country. While any store-bought items that aren’t perishable can ship from the U.S., there may be restrictions from the country receiving them. You can’t ship homemade foods.

What Cannot be shipped internationally?

Internationally Prohibited Items Alcoholic Beverages. Ammunition. Cigarettes. Perfumes (containing alcohol)

Can you ship hand sanitizer overseas?

Unfortunately, USPS prohibits any international shipment of hand sanitizer, since these bottles contain trace amounts of alcohol. In fact, no items containing any amount of alcohol can be sent internationally with the US Postal Service.

Can I ship hand sanitizer via FedEx?

FedEx allows you to ship approved dangerous goods items using their services. Hand sanitizer shipments prepared under the PHMSA temporary relief notice can only be offered to FedEx Ground. Hand sanitizer shipments based on this temporary relief should not be offered to FedEx Express.

Is hand sanitizer considered hazmat for shipping?

Hand sanitizers, due to their alcohol (flammable liquid) content, are considered hazardous materials.

Are alcohol wipes considered hazmat?

Hand sanitizers and disinfecting wipes that don’t contain alcohol are not regulated as hazardous materials and are allowed in the mailstream. Flammable hand sanitizers and alcohol wipes are prohibited in international, Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office and Diplomatic Post Office mail.

How do you label hand sanitizer for shipping?

If the liquid hand sanitizer has non-glass inner packaging, the volume cannot exceed 0.47 liters or 0.125 gallons. For volumes above 0.47 liters or 0.125 gallons, not exceeding 3.8 liters or 1 gallon, list your company name and the words “Contains Ethyl Alcohol” on the package.

Can you send rubbing alcohol in the mail?

Rubbing alcohol can’t be mailed as if it were a normal package. Most couriers and postal services will enforce their hazardous materials regulations when shipping rubbing alcohol due to its flammable nature.

Can you ship alcohol via UPS?

UPS does not accept shipments of beer or alcohol for delivery to consumers. UPS accepts shipments of beer or alcohol only among and between selected states. The ability to ship wine depends upon the nature of the shipper’s license to sell wine and the laws of the destination states.