Is the political unrest in Venezuela affecting imports and exports?

With all the turmoil in Venezuela, many of our customers are wondering if they can still ship into the country. Officially, shipping into Venezuela has not changed. However, customs clearance is taking significantly longer than usual.  Also, the number of goods that Venezuela customs will not allow into the country has grown.  Below you will find a list of prohibited items.  If your item is not on the list, you may still want to check with our International Help Desk at (800) 827-7987 as the list can change with little notice.

Prohibited Commodities for Venezuela

  • Airline tickets, blank stock (NI)
  • Antiques (breakable and/or fragile)
  • Asbestos
  • Credit card blanks (NI)
  • Furs
  • Hazardous or combustible materials (as defined in IATA Regulations)
  • Ivory
  • Pornography
  • Gas Masks
  • Bullet Proof & Personal Protection Vests
  • Police / Personal Shields
  • Police Type Batons
  • Air, Paint, BB Guns & Related Ammunitions
    Sling Shots of Any Type
  • Crossbows
  • Arrows
  • Telescopic Sights
  • Walkie-Talkies / 2 Way Radios
  • Fishing Sinkers
  • Drones
  • Pepper Spray
  • Mace
  • First Aid Kits
  • Eye Drops
  • Surgical Robes/ Gowns
  • Medical / Surgical Gauze
  • Antacids
  • Tasers / Electroshock Weapon
  • RollerBalls & Ball Bearings (Metallic/Rubber)
  • Marbles (of any Type and Material)
  • Items Containing Compressed Gas / Air
  • Knives of Any Type / Class (includes Machetes & Axes)
  • Protective Sporting Goods
  • Camouflage Items
  • Helmets of Any Type
  • Chest Protectors / Breastplates
  • Protective Gloves (Latex. Rubber, Surgical)
  • Protective Goggles
  • Disposable / Surgical Masks
  • Ski Masks
  • Golf Balls
  • Baseballs
  • Baseball Bats
  • Face Masks / Protectors
  • Elbow & Knee Protectors
  • Megaphones
  • Balloons of Any Type
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