The safety and security of the shipments we transport is of utmost importance to us. We therefore inspect shipments handed over to us to check for any restricted or prohibited commodities, hazardous material, contraband, etc. Such inspections may be conducted by several methods like physically opening and examining the contents of the package, using sniffer dogs, x-ray machines etc.
For non-account customers, every shipment is inspected. Please note that when you hand over your shipment to us, we reserve the right to inspect the shipment. We seek your understanding that this is done for the safety of your packages.
We ask for your cooperation in this matter.
- Please cooperate with DHL drivers and service point staff when checking and inspecting packages.
- Please pack your items in a way that allows DHL to actually check the contents of the package even after it has been collected.
Please note the following:
- Import duties and tax, if imposed by the destination country, will be charged to the consignee (recipient).
- Gifts given free-of-charge or used goods are also subject to duties and taxes.
- The consignee must provide any additional documents necessary for import procedures.
- If there are any issues that need to be checked for customs clearance, there may be a delay in delivery.
Thank you for your understanding.
Note: This policy is aligned with the legal and regulatory requirements of numerous Governments / other Regulatory authorities and is standard practice across the express delivery industry to ensure only legitimate shipments are accepted.