15 Items That North Carolina Residents Are Banned From Mailing

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Items You Should Reconsider Mailing From North Carolina

In today's digital age, sending physical mail has become less common, especially with digital payment options like Cash App, Apple Pay, Zelle, and Venmo.

However, if you do find yourself needing to send something through the mail, there are certain items you should reconsider before shipping.

Checks

While you can technically send checks through the mail, it's not recommended. Criminals can easily intercept your mail, commit check fraud, and access your money before you even realize it.

Items That Are Illegal to Send by Mail in North Carolina

While most gifts can be mailed, there are specific items that you cannot send through the United States Postal Service (USPS) unless you have special permits. Some items are completely prohibited. Here's a list of such items:

Animals

• Turtles: High stress and potential illness make mailing turtles a bad idea.
• Dogs and Cats: Too much liability and the inability to provide proper care during transit.
• Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, and Squirrels: The stress and health risks are too high.
• Snakes: Even in a sleep-state, the stress is too much.

Hazardous Materials

• Fireworks: Risk of explosion during transit can endanger entire shipments.
• Strike Anywhere Matches: Friction during transport can ignite these matches.
• Explosives of Any Kind: Self-explanatory; they pose a significant risk.
• Gasoline: Extremely flammable and dangerous to ship.

Firearms and Ammunition

• Firearms: Unless properly licensed, you cannot mail firearms. Collectors' items certified with a museum are exceptions.
• Ammo: The risk of gunpowder igniting makes it illegal to ship.

Controlled Substances

• Marijuana: Despite state legality, it remains illegal at the federal level, prohibiting USPS from handling it.

Alcohol

• Beer: Federal regulations prohibit mailing alcoholic beverages, including beer. Even boxes that once contained beer cannot be reused for shipping other items without removing all labels.

By understanding and adhering to these regulations, you can avoid legal trouble and ensure the safety and reliability of your mailed items.