Can I Ship Lighters Internationally by Courier?
TL;DR
- Shipping lighters internationally depends on their condition. Lighters with gas (butane) are prohibited due to being highly flammable.
- Empty lighters (new and unused) can be shipped through ground services, but used lighters might still face restrictions.
- Lighter fluid cannot be shipped internationally by private individuals. Only businesses with specific licenses may have options.
- Always check courier-specific rules and ensure accurate labeling to avoid legal consequences.
Lighters can be a great gift for many occasions! There are many logistics solutions both for individuals and businesses trying to ship lighters internationally, but first, you should know something. You cannot mail lighters under every circumstance. Continue reading to find out when it is acceptable to send butane lighters internationally, whether custom ones, zippo or BIC.
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Can I mail or ship lighters internationally by courier?
The short answer is, it depends, and we will explain to you the situations in which you can ship lighters to another address by courier. If you are trying to ship lighters internationally with fluid inside, you should know there are some restrictions.
Courier companies impose restrictions on shipping butane lighters. Therefore, to put it with the simplest words, you cannot ship lighters internationally that contain gas inside.
If you wonder why you cannot ship the butane cigarette lighter, the answer is simple. Because the gas inside the lighter is a highly flammable substance, putting at risk everyone involved in the shipping process, as well as the environment.
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Wondering if it is allowed to ship lighter fluid?
You cannot ship lighter fluid with standard courier services. Businesses that hold specific licences should further check their option with respected logistics companies that offer such services. However, it is not possible to ship lighter fluid internationally as a private individual.
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Can I mail an empty lighter instead?
As long as the container isn’t flammable, meaning there isn’t any gas inside, in many cases, you can ship empty lighters internationally by courier! The service to-go is ground shipping services. However, this rule applies to new and unused lighters. Therefore, in most cases, you can ship the lighters the same way you bought them, without any previous history containing gas. Second-hand lighters whose fluid was just emptied may have different rules. Used lighters contain a flammable substance, and you need to check with the respective courier the laws and regulations in such cases.
Keep in mind that you still need to double-check the information with the selected courier company. The provided information does not guarantee that every provider will ship your lighters to any destination!
Check out the list of all prohibited and restricted items with courier companies here.
Important takeaways for mailing lighters
- Always write the correct information in the field for the content of the package!
- Do not lie on the customs form! These items are hazardous and prohibited for a reason. It can cause serious damage to the people handling these items. Not only that but you can be prosecuted for it.
- Always double-check the postal service regulations or the courier company responsible for the delivery. Every provider may have different rules, and you do not want to miss anything as important as this.
- Do not try to ship lighters containing fluid or butane inside!
- If you are shipping second-hand lighters, ensure you empty them correctly and contact the respective logistics provider to double-check if you have followed all the proper steps.
- Read about what happens when shipping prohibited items so that you are fully aware of the risks and consequences.
Can I ship BIC, zippo, or other lighters internationally through Eurosender?
Unfortunately, since these items are prohibited, our logistics partners will not accept them for shipping. for more information. Please get in touch with our team of logistics experts before considering shipping lighters.
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About the author
Marcel Nahtigal is Head of Marketing at Eurosender, specializing in digital strategies to enhance customer connections in logistics.
