Prohibited & Restricted Items

SARA reserves the right to refuse, delay, return, or request further review for any item that:

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  Is prohibited by law in the origin, transit, or destination country
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  Is unsafe to handle, transport, store, or clear
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  Lacks the required documentation or declarations
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  May expose our customers, partners, or operations to legal, customs, aviation, or safety risk

SARA does not accept goods that are prohibited under applicable customs, aviation, or safety regulations. These include, but are not limited to:

• Weapons, ammunition, and explosives
• Counterfeit, pirated, or fraudulent goods
• Narcotics and other illegal drugs
• Protected wildlife products or endangered-species items
• Cultural relics, antiquities, or restricted heritage items
• Hazardous waste or unlawful scrap materials
• Any item prohibited by Nigerian, Chinese, or destination-country law

Some goods are not automatically banned, but they may need prior review, special handling, or route approval before SARA can support them:

Acceptance depends on route, carrier, packaging, documentation, customs rules, and final review.

Battery shipments can be subject to Dangerous Goods (DG) rules (Lithium and Sodium-ion). These consignments may require:

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  Special packaging
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  Hazard labels
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  Documentation
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  Carrier approval
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  Route restrictions

IATA’s 2026 battery guidance states that lithium and sodium-ion batteries are regulated for air transport, and some battery consignments are limited or prohibited on passenger aircraft.

For cargo moving through Nigeria or China, acceptance depends on:

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  Customs prohibition rules
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  Licensing requirements
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  Export-control rules
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  Dangerous goods classification
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  Airline, port, or carrier restrictions

Before shipping, customers should:

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  Declare cargo accurately and share correct product details
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  Disclose if goods contain batteries, chemicals, liquids, or powders
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  Provide invoices, product specifications, MSDS, or permits
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  Ask for confirmation if unsure whether an item is allowed

Failure to declare properly may lead to delays, refusal, seizure, fines, or cancellation of service.

SARA may request additional documents, photos, or compliance information before confirming acceptance. SARA may still refuse support if an item is later found to be prohibited or unsafe.