With the new international shipping, the content declaration will have to be detailed. Thus now you will have to add more information in the content box before generating your shipping labels. You will have to be specific on what the package contents.

More information on the content of the package will allow you to:

Optimize security and safety screening of your package
Avoid delay as your packages will not be held by Customs authorities
Avoid your packages to be shipped back to you

All generics terms will be considered as unacceptable by the Customs. Your packages will face severe delays in the Customs or be shipped back to you.

Few examples of non-acceptable terms to add in the box "package content" :

Textiles > You will have to put such : Linen fabric, T-shirts, Wax fabrics, etc.

Oil > You will have to put : Mineral oil, Plant oil, etc.

Gifts > You will have to put : Gift card, baby doll, long silver necklace, etc.

Clothing > You will have to put : Long dress, short skirt, wool scarf, etc.

Accessories > You will have to put : Long gold necklace, silver earrings, wood rings, etc.

Cosmetics > You will have to put : body cream, face serum, etc.

Hair > You will have to put : human hair long wig, synthetic braid wigs, etc.

Food > You will have to put : banana chips, black pepper, mango jam, etc.

Find below an example of a good description of a package



If you need more information, you can contact us on help@anka.africa

Updated on: 12/05/2025