Prohibited Items

Domestic Prohibited Items (Within India)

1. Currency and Financial Instruments:

• Bank bills, notes, or currency
• Uncrossed (bearer) drafts or cheques
• Postage stamps
• Sodexo passes

2. Precious Metals and Stones:

• Gold coins, bullion, or ornaments exceeding ₹100,000
• Precious and semi-precious stones

3. Hazardous and Dangerous Goods:

• Explosives, fireworks, and ammunition
• Flammable liquids and solids
• Toxic and infectious substances
• Radioactive materials
• Corrosive substances
• Compressed gases

4. Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances:

• Illegal drugs and controlled substances
• Drug paraphernalia

5. Perishable and Biological Items:

• Perishable food items without proper packaging
• Live animals
• Human and animal remains or ashes
• Biological substances and animal specimens

6. Offensive Materials:

• Pornographic and obscene materials
• Items violating decency or morality standards

7. Restricted Electronics:

• Mobile phones without an IMEI number
• Used electronic equipment without proper documentation

8. Cultural and Historical Artifacts:

• Antiques and art objects without permissions
• Items of cultural heritage

9. Miscellaneous Prohibited Items:

• Ivory and products made from ivory
• Maps and literature depicting incorrect Indian external boundaries
• Counterfeit goods
• Gambling devices and lottery tickets
• Aerosol products
• Magnetized materials

10. Additional Domestic Restrictions:

• Indian Postal Articles
• Philately items
• Bullion
• Firearms, parts thereof, and ammunition
• Commodities banned by law at any given time

International Prohibited Items (From India to Other Countries)

1. Currency and Financial Instruments:

• Indian currency (INR) in any form
• Banknotes, securities, and other financial instruments

2. Precious Metals and Stones:

• Gold, silver, platinum, or other precious metals
• Diamonds, gemstones, and similar valuables

3. Hazardous and Dangerous Goods:

• Explosives, including fireworks and pyrotechnics
• Flammable liquids, such as petrol, diesel, and alcohol-based substances
• Toxic and infectious substances
• Radioactive materials
• Compressed gases, including aerosol sprays

4. Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances:

• Illegal drugs and substances under NDPS Act
• Drug precursors and paraphernalia

5. Perishable and Biological Items:

• Perishable food items like dairy, seafood, and frozen foods without special handling
• Live plants and seeds without a Phytosanitary Certificate
• Live animals, insects, and animal carcasses

6. Offensive and Culturally Restricted Items:

• Pornographic materials (varies by country)
• Items depicting religious blasphemy or hate speech

7. Restricted Electronics & IT Equipment:

• Lithium-ion batteries and battery-operated devices (without airline approval)
• Encrypted communication devices (varies by country regulations)

8. Cultural and Historical Artifacts:

• Antiques, paintings, and sculptures without Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) approval
• Items of national heritage significance

9. Miscellaneous Prohibited Items:

• Gambling devices and lottery tickets
• Counterfeit goods and fake branded items
• Maps showing incorrect Indian boundaries

10. Additional International Blue Dart Restrictions:

• Dangerous goods under IATA regulations
• Any commodity banned in the destination country
• Any item that requires specific export permits without authorization