Don’t Even Try Mailing These Items In Wisconsin
What Items Can You Not Send in the Mail in Wisconsin?
There are certain items that you should never mail out in the state of Wisconsin. With other items, you'll have to make sure you follow the correct rules and guidelines.
Ammunition & Firearms
Sending out firearms is highly regulated, and they can only be mailed through licensed dealers and manufacturers.
In addition, propellant powders, primers as well as small arms ammunition are considered to be "hazardous materials" thus are prohibited, according to the United States Postal Inspection Service.
Explosives
Can I get a big DUH!?!
This also includes fireworks.
Flammable Materials
A DOUBLE DUHHH!
According to the USPIS, items like lighter fluid, paints, matches, as well as aerosols are restricted due to how flammable they are.
Mercury
Old thermometers and barometers that contain mercury can be toxic if they leak. So, mailing these or any item with mercury in it is a big NO, according to the Postal Explorer via the USPS site.
Lithium Batteries
Don't worry about your tiny lithium batteries! Those can actually be mailed depending on the circumstances.
However, bigger lithium batteries, like ones you'd use for an electric car are COMPLETELY prohibited. This is because of their risk of exploding. No one wants that!
Alcoholic Beverages
If you want to mail your buddy a can of Busch Lite, it will prove to be difficult.
While it is illegal to mail booze through USPS, there are special circumstances where alcoholic beverages can be sent out in Iowa.
You can actually mail it out if you are a licensed alcohol shipper through FedEx and UPS, according to reports.
Controlled Substances and Illegal Drugs
Illegal drugs are sort of an obvious one, right?
However, controlled substances are a different story.
You actually need proper authorization if you are sending out prescription medication.
Hazardous Biological Materials
Some of these are pretty obvious.
If you're unsure of what exactly a "hazardous biological material" is, it's a biological substance that threaten the health of living organisms.
A few things that fall under this umbrella include human blood, plasma, animal waste, pathological waste, and molds, according to reports.
USPS Says These Items are Prohibited, Restricted, and Non-Mailable
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