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Prohibited and Restricted Items

Sellers are responsible for complying with all U.S. federal, state and local laws for the goods they list. Moderators reject listings that break these rules, and repeated violations lead to account suspension.

Rules differ by state for some goods (alcohol, products with PFAS, foam food ware, fluorescent lamps, small gas engines, catalytic converters, body armor, refrigerants, pesticides and more). See State rules for regulated goods — the same notes appear on product pages for the delivery state.

Prohibited: never allowed

Weapons	Firearms, firearm parts and kits, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, weapon accessories regulated by ATF.
Drugs	Illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, cannabis and THC products (including hemp-derived THC: since Nov 12, 2026 products with more than 0.4 mg total THC per container and synthesized cannabinoids such as delta-8 are no longer federally legal hemp), CBD in food or supplements, kratom and 7-OH, pseudoephedrine products, prescription drugs and medical devices that need a prescription.
Counterfeit and infringing goods	Replicas, unauthorized copies, goods that use someone else’s trademark without permission.
Recalled and unsafe products	Products under a CPSC, FDA, NHTSA or other recall, and children’s products without required testing and certificates.
Stolen goods	Any goods you do not own or have no right to sell.
Goods made with forced labor	Goods banned from import, including those covered by the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.
Sanctioned origin or parties	Goods from, or deals with, countries, regions or parties under U.S. sanctions (OFAC).
Hazardous materials	Hazardous chemicals and materials without required safety data sheets, labeling and shipping compliance.
Other	Live animals, human remains and body parts, government IDs and documents, adult content, gambling, items that promote hate or violence.

Restricted: allowed only after approval

These categories are turned off until Gorvado completes a legal review. When enabled, we may ask for licenses or certificates, and every listing is reviewed by hand.

Alcoholic beverages	Licensed sellers and buyers only (federal and state licenses).
Tobacco and vape products	Licensed sellers only; age and state shipping rules apply.
Dietary supplements	Must comply with FDA rules; no disease claims.
Veterinary drugs	Only products that do not need a veterinary prescription, from licensed distributors.
Armored vehicles and security equipment	Subject to export control and state rules. Body armor: some states allow sales only to eligible professions (see state rules).
Pesticides and disinfectants	EPA-registered products only, also registered in the destination state; restricted-use pesticides only to certified applicators.
Pharmacies and opticians	No prescription drugs or prescription contact lenses; prescription medical devices only to licensed practitioners and facilities.
Medical and dental supplies and equipment	FDA establishment registration and device listing where required; prescription devices only to licensed buyers.
Hunting	No firearms, ammunition or their parts. Knives, bows, optics and accessories follow state and local rules; switchblades cannot be shipped between states.
Fuel and fuel stations	EPA fuel registration and DOT hazardous-materials shipping rules apply.
Animal health supplies	Non-prescription products only; EPA, FDA or USDA registration as the product type requires.
Detective and polygraph services	State private investigator licence; employers must follow the Employee Polygraph Protection Act.
Refrigerants	Only to EPA-certified technicians or for resale to them (Clean Air Act § 608 / 609); small MVAC cans are the exception.
Catalytic converters	Aftermarket units must be EPA- or CARB-compliant for the vehicle; used units only from sellers allowed by state scrap and recycler laws.

Found a listing that breaks these rules? Use “Report” on the product page or write to info.gorvado@gmail.com.