Safeguarding Your Shipment — And Complying with Regulations
At China2Dadli, we specialize in safe and efficient LCL freight shipping from China to the Caribbean. However, there are certain items we cannot ship due to legal, safety, or logistical reasons.
1. Hazardous or Dangerous Goods
- Flammable items — such as alcohol-based products (perfumes, sanitizers), gasoline, paints, solvents.
- Explosives & gases — including aerosols, firecrackers, compressed gas cylinders, and fireworks.
- Toxic, corrosive or infectious substances — including pesticides, medical waste, acids, and radioactive materials.
These items are prohibited for sea freight with China2Dadli due to safety and customs regulations.
2. Regulated or Restricted Items
- Batteries, especially standalone, lithium-ion, or bulk cells — they pose fire risks.
- Weapons, weapon-like items, and replicas — including toy guns, knives, and ammunition.
- Certain electronics that are subject to certification or import restrictions.
- Brand name items which require export permission. ( This can include some well known Chinese brand name items and machinery.
Such goods often require special permits or may be entirely disallowed. We must abide by both Chinese export controls and Caribbean customs regulations.
3. Additional Prohibited Items
- Counterfeit or brand name items.
- Shoes, sneakers, clothing, and other fashion items.
- Clothing In general is something that we do not ship.
- Wigs, weave, hair products, and chemicals.
- Skin bleaching creams.
- Medicines of any kind.
- Plants or plant-based products.
All items are subject to inspection and review. Please contact us with the details about your shipment so that we can approve that your items are within the services we offer for shipment from China to the Caribbean. In the case of items that we cannot help you ship, we can offer suggestions for other routes and options.
What You Should Do
- Ask us if unsure — Get in touch before ordering if you suspect your item may fall under these categories.
- Review with your supplier — Confirm what they can legally package and export.
- Opt for 3rd-party services — Use freight lanes or warehouses specialized in restricted goods if needed.
Why This Matters
Attempting to ship prohibited goods can lead to:
- Shipment delays or rejections, costing time and money.
- Fines or legal liabilities from customs authorities.
- Full loss of the shipment in severe cases.
By being transparent and checking ahead, you help ensure your goods arrive safely — with zero headaches.
Need Help? We’ve Got Your Back
Our team can review your cargo and advise if your shipment needs special handling or documentation. Just reach out — let’s make sure every package travels smoothly.
