8 Items You Absolutely Cannot Mail Out of Illinois, Wisconsin

How long has it been since you’ve taken an envelope, placed something important inside of it, written the mailing address on the front, placed the stamp on it, and dropped it in a mailbox?

With nearly everything from paying bills to ordering delivery handled right on your mobile device, you should rarely have to send something through the mail.

What CAN’T You Send Through the Mail?

You can’t just put anything you want into the mail, and if you attempt to ship the wrong things, it could be significant prison time if you’re caught, and you will be.

For example, you could get 20 years in prison if you mail something “with the intent to injure or kill another person,” according to FindLaw.com.

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So, before you just drop any ole’ thing into a manila folder and send it cross-country, let’s review some items that are banned from mailing from Illinois and Wisconsin.

Ammunition

Air Bags

Live Animals

Explosives

Matches

Liquid Mercury

Gasoline

Cannabis (Illegal Even if Medical)

There are some other “restricted” items that the United States Postal Service says can’t be mailed domestically.

Some of those include cremated remains, dry ice, glues, and alcoholic beverages.

How Do I Make Sure I’m Not Mailing Anything Banned by USPS?

Before you drop anything in the mailbox, it’s important to check with your local postal service and familiarize yourself with their regulations to ensure compliance with the law.

If you’re shipping or mailing Internationally, some items you send may be subject to customs regulations, and it’s crucial to be aware of any restrictions imposed by the destination country.