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SwagUp Shipping Guidelines & Policy
SwagUp Shipping Guidelines & Policy

This is a living article that outlines the most up-to-date shipping policy and guide on how to ensure successful swag shipments.

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Written by Nicole Padron
Updated over 2 weeks ago

All shipments are subject to review by the SwagUp Logistics Team to ensure they adhere to the following guidelines. Any shipments that do not adhere to these restrictions will be flagged and the SwagUp Care Team will contact your team to discuss next steps on how to move forward.


INFORMATION REQUIRED ON ALL SHIPMENTS

  • Full Legal Name of Recipient

  • Full Address in English alphabet (no symbols/characters)

  • Valid phone number and email address for the RECIPIENT


BEST PRACTICES WHEN SHIPPING INTERNATIONALLY

  • If you are shipping internationally, most countries have a KYC Process (see KYC section here) and recipients will be contacted by the carrier/customs of that country to verify one or several identifying details to complete the shipment and ensure successful delivery.

  • It is imperative that the recipient is aware that a shipment is being sent to them in advance and to look out for communications from the carrier on behalf of customs, and they must respond promptly with all required information.

  • Any shipments deemed undeliverable due to incorrect recipient information submitted, unresponsive recipient, or recipient refusal to comply with KYC process will be excluded from Shipping Protection and cannot be claimed for credit.


SWAG ITEM SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS

These are items that cannot be shipped by SwagUp based on the following locations.

US & International

SwagUp does not currently support the shipment of the following items to any location:

• Alcohol (drinks, wipes, cleansers, etc.)

• More than One Hazmat Item within the same pack or shipment to one address (AirPods, Chargers, items including lithium battery)

• Ivory or Ivory Products

• Tobacco

• Weapons (Swiss army knife, letter opener, nail tools, etc.)

International Only

SwagUp does not currently support the shipment of the following items anywhere internationally:

Anything for human or pet consumption (Pills, gum, mints, coffee, tea, spices, beverage powders, etc.)

• Aerosols

• Animal Hide products (Leather, snakeskin, etc.)

• Beverages

Candles

• Cork

• Cosmetics (Chapstick, sunscreen, lotion, etc.)

Food (Candy, snacks, hot sauce, etc.)

• Gold or other precious metals (Coins, medals, etc.)

• Hand Sanitizers and flammable liquids (Bug repellent, hair spray, etc.)

• Pet food/treats

Plants (Including seeds & seed paper)

Power banks

Pre-kitted Items (gift sets, survival kits, etc.)

Wood items (Bamboo, items with wood accents, wooden stickers, etc.)

SwagUp does not currently support the shipment of the following Brands anywhere internationally:

  • Carhartt

  • New Era

  • Nike

  • The North Face

  • Ogio

  • Yeti


WHEN BULK-SHIPPING INTERNATIONALLY (FOR EVENTS, OFFSITES, ETC.)

FOR ALL COUNTRIES: The Consignee (person or business entity receiving the shipment) must be a citizen of or do business in the destination country.

If shipping to an Individual, they must have destination country’s TAX ID (in US it's the SS number with which taxes are filed).

If shipping to an Entity, they have to have TAX ID (registered business ID with which they file taxes as a company).


​**Any Person traveling to destination country for an event who is not a legal resident of that country WILL NOT be able to clear shipment through customs themselves.**

Please contact your AE/AM/Live Chat if you have any questions about this BEFORE placing your order for bulk items that you plan to ship internationally if you do not have a resident or business entity in that country to receive it and clear it in customs.


COUNTRIES WITH A KYC REQUIREMENT & THE DOCUMENTATION NEEDED

KYC stands for "Know Your Customer" and is a set of procedures that businesses use to verify the identity of their customers, clients, and suppliers. KYC is a critical part of the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, and is required by national and international regulations.

Below is the list of countries that have a KYC Process along with the documentation/information that may be requested from the recipient by the carrier :

  • Argentina - CUIT #

  • Bahrain - ID #

  • Bangladesh - ID #

  • Belgium - EORI # may be required

  • Bermuda - ID #

  • Bolivia - ID #

  • Brazil - Tax ID/CUIT/CUIL #

  • Bulgaria - ID #

  • Chile - Tax ID/CUIT/CUIL #

  • China - ID #

  • Colombia - NIT #

  • Croatia - ID #

  • Cyprus - ID #

  • Czech Republic - ID #

  • Dominican Republic - ID #

  • Egypt - ID #

  • El Salvador - ID #

  • Guatemala - ID #

  • India - PAN #

  • Indonesia - ID #

  • Israel - ID #

  • Italy - ID #

  • Jamaica - ID #

  • Jordan - ID #

  • Kazakhstan - ID #

  • Kenya - ID #

  • Kuwait - ID #

  • Latvia - ID #

  • Lithuania

  • Mexico - ID #

  • Nigeria - ID #

  • Norway - ID #

  • Pakistan - PK Customs Portal registration required; National Identity Card, Sales Tax Registration Certificate

  • Peru - ID #

  • Ireland - ID #

  • Qatar - QID #

  • Romania - ID #

  • Saudi Arabia - Valid Company Registration and National ID Card

  • Slovakia - ID #

  • Slovenia - ID #

  • South Africa - ID # (individuals)/ Importers Code (business)

  • South Korea - PCCN #

  • Spain - ID #, and if over $75 USD Citizenship # or Company VAT #

  • Sweden - ID #

  • Taiwan - ID #

  • Turkey - ID #

  • United Arab Emirates - ID #

  • Uruguay - ID #

  • Uzbekistan - Tax ID # or National Identification Card

  • Venezuela - RIF # or ID #


COUNTRIES THAT CANNOT BE SHIPPED TO VIA SWAGUP PLATFORM AT THIS TIME

This is a list of countries that SwagUp has temporarily paused shipping to until further notice:

  • Albania

  • American Samoa

  • Angola

  • Armenia

  • Azerbaijan

  • Belarus

  • Benin

  • Bonaire

  • British Virgin Islands

  • Bulgaria

  • Cook Islands

  • Djibouti

  • East Timor (Timor-Leste)

  • Eritrea

  • Faeroe Islands

  • Fiji

  • French Guyana

  • French Polynesia

  • Georgia, Republic of

  • Gibraltar

  • Greece

  • Greenland

  • Iceland

  • Kazahkstan

  • Kyrgyzstan

  • Laos

  • Lesotho

  • Liberia

  • Macedonia

  • Marshall Islands

  • Micronesia

  • Mongolia

  • Montenegro

  • Montserrat

  • New Caledonia

  • Palau

  • Palestine

  • Papua New Guinea

  • Portugal

  • Saba

  • Samoa

  • Serbia

  • Sint Eustatius

  • Slovenia

  • Tonga

  • Uzbekistan

  • Vanuatu

  • Wallis

  • Yemen, Republic of


COUNTRY-SPECIFIC SHIPPING REGULATIONS & RESTRICTIONS

Items that come into contact with food or water (drinkware, food containers, & tableware including blenders + coffee Makers) are prohibited in the following countries:

  • Austria

  • Belgium

  • Bulgaria

  • Finland

  • France

  • Germany

  • Greece

  • Ireland

  • Italy

  • Luxemburg

  • Malta

  • Netherlands

  • Spain

Items that contain Lithium-Ion Batteries are prohibited in the following Countries:

  • Bahrain

  • Guam

  • Malaysia

  • Qatar

  • Saudi Arabia

Items that are considered Personal Electronics (iPod, plug-in speakers, bluetooth speakers, portable fans, etc.):

  • Malaysia

  • Saudi Arabia

Items that transmit video (incoming or outgoing) and Designer Goods:

  • United Kingdom

Items that are considered Textile (apparel, tote bags, flags, towels, hats, toys, etc.):

  • Zimbabwe

Shipment value limits to Individuals, shipped as bulk or a pack (Not to a company):

Country

Dollar Value or Weight

China

$150 USD

Egypt

$2000 USD

Kuwait

$3250 USD or Over 220 lbs (100 KG)


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