While the popularity of medical cannabis grows, the international rules and regulations for shipping cannabis products such as CBD oil, edibles or concentrates are still not straightforward. Check below the guidelines on shipping weed, marijuana and other cannabis products internationally so you get familiar with the conditions before booking a delivery service.
GENERAL REGULATIONS
The rules for shipping cannabis products depend on the regulations of the countries of collection and delivery and the terms of service of the courier company selected.
Every European country has different laws regarding cannabis, so it is difficult to provide a concrete answer about cannabis shipping in Europe. There is no harmonised EU law on cannabis use. Since rules and regulations are constantly changing, you will have to check the status of cannabis for your specific route.
In the UK, cannabis is a Class B controlled drug. This means that it is illegal to send cannabis privately by mail or courier to or from the UK. Only licensed businesses can ship cannabis legally on any UK route.
In the USA, marijuana is illegal at a federal level, and it cannot be shipped across state or national borders except by licensed businesses.
Canada has legalised cannabis products both for medicinal and recreational purposes. Sending cannabis by mail or courier is allowed within Canada (except for Manitoba and Quebec) as long as the shipment follows federal, provincial and municipal government regulations. However, sending cannabis privately by mail or courier across the Canadian border is not allowed.
Please bear in mind that the shipping legislation for shipping cannabis products to another location is different for every country and is not limited to the above-listed regulations. It is the sender’s responsibility to check the laws in detail in the collection and delivery countries and the restrictions of the designated courier company regarding shipments containing cannabis, edibles, weed or marijuana.
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FOR BUSINESSES
The rules for businesses are slightly different than for consumers. For B2B and B2C shipments, licensed companies can send cannabis by courier only if they have all the necessary documents and make a shipping contract with an authorised provider.
In most cases, the sender and the shipping company need to agree on the shipping conditions so both parties are aware of the nature of the goods being transported. Send us a message through the chat if this is your case, and let’s discuss the ways we can help you!
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HOW TO PACK
Since these products are normally considered prohibited for shipping, packaging becomes even more important as your shipment will not be eligible for insurance. Follow these steps to pack cannabis products such as weed and marijuana for shipping:
Please note that organic or perishable products may require a controlled temperature, which general courier services do not offer.
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POPULAR QUESTIONS
No, each courier company has its own rules regarding shipments with restricted and prohibited items. For example, DHL, FedEx, TNT and UPS will not ship parcels that contain cannabis products within the content.
Sending marijuana-derived products internationally by mail or courier is not recommended since marijuana is illegal in many countries. Most carriers include cannabis products in their list of restricted and prohibited items. Still, many people still decide to ship medical cannabis products at their own risk.
Over the past few years, there has been an increase in businesses shipping and selling legal cannabis-derived products. However, mailing cannabis or marijuana with a higher THC concentration than the allowed limit for recreational purposes (weed) is illegal.
Since shipping cannabis privately is illegal in most locations, your parcel may be seized by the authorities if such items are detected.
In general, you can ship CBD oil by mail or courier if it is a hemp-based product and if you comply with all the regulations in the countries of collection and delivery and those of the courier company.
No, CBD products are banned in some countries, such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, China, Egypt, Russia and Malaysia.
Legal cannabis products are sold in all types of shapes: CBD oils and cosmetics, moisturisers, beverages, chocolates, gummies, capsules, natural food supplements, and even pet treats!
Even though most Eurosender services include basic insurance for free, parcels that include cannabis products or other restricted items are not covered. Therefore, if you decide to ship cannabis as an individual across Europe or internationally, you do so at your own risk.
Take these guidelines into consideration when shipping weed internationally. Nevertheless, please consider that following them does not guarantee that the courier company will transport your parcel without restriction. If you decide to send weed or cannabis products by mail or courier, Eurosender will not be held responsible for any damages caused by the transport of your shipment.
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