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Afghanistan
Check our destination guide for postal restrictions and requirements
Prohibitions
The following items are prohibited from importation, meaning they won't be allowed to enter the destination country, territory or region.
To check which items are considered dangerous and prohibited for sending from Australia, download our Prohibited and Restricted item list and packaging guide (1.1MB).
- Alcoholic beverages
- Carpets
- Cloth, fine
- Clothing- soiled
- Decorative articles made of non-precious metals
- Fragile items
- Handbags, ladies
- Plants
- Printed matter prejudicial to public order or offensive to religion or morality
- Textiles
- Toys.
Afghanistan Post does not accept ordinary and registered letters containing articles subject to customs duty.
Import restrictions
If an item is subject to import restrictions, it means that provisions must be met before it will be released from customs in the destination country, territory or region.
We recommend you confirm import restrictions with local authorities before posting:
- Confectionery
- Fountain pens
- Pencils, propelling
- Playing cards
- Saccharine
- Spectacles and sunglasses
- Tobacco products
- Watches
Okay to send? Send responsibly.
As the sender, it's your responsibility to make sure your items don't break any laws or rules – both within Australia and in the destination country.
Restrictions and conditions can change at short notice so the information on this page should be used as a guide only. For the latest information, you should check the UPU prohibitions & restrictions (PDF 3.2MB) or contact the destination country's customs, postal trade or government authority.
It's also your responsibility to check if the destination country imposes any duties, taxes, brokerage fees or any other fees on the item you're sending. If you're unsure, please contact the consulate office of the destination country.
Special documentation
In addition to our customs forms, authorities in the destination country, territory or region require further documentation for some items.
Commercial goods must include an invoice.
Delivery locations & exclusions
Before sending to this destination, it’s worth noting a few more details about our international delivery services.
Delivery locations & exclusions data (Personal)
- International Express service available on a non-guaranteed basis
International Express - Parcels does not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).
For more information from the overseas carrier, check the Afghan Post website.
Make sure it's safe to send
Some items are considered dangerous and unsuitable for sending from Australia, even if they’re not prohibited by the destination country.
