What goods are excluded from shipping with DPD?

A number of goods are excluded from shipping with DPD, for example live animals, firearms or especially valuable precious metals. For full details of the goods which are excluded from shipping with DPD please see our general terms and conditions.

  • Jewels, precious stones, precious metals, pearls

  • Securities (coins, banknotes, bills of exchange, bearer titles and other titles)

  • Means of payment (credit cards, non-cleared checks, etc.)

  • Artworks, antiques, unique articles

  • Publications or audiovisual media prohibited by law

  • Alcohol (excluding alcoholic beverages)

  • Perishable or frozen food (unless via DPD fresh)

  • Flowers and plants

  • Animals, dead or alive

  • Narcotics prohibited by law

  • Firearms and explosives

  • certificates, unique documents or passports

  • pelts, carpets, wrist and pocket watches

  • goods whose value exceeds € 13,000 per parcel

  • prescription drugs and hypodermic needles

  • decorative objects and leather goods with a value exceeding € 520 per package

  • human remains, body parts or organs, medical or biological research material, medical waste

  • tenders and related documents, contracts, test results and similar documents to be provided