Many people are often frustrated by the complex import regulations that vary from country to country, especially when trying to export goods abroad. These rules are backed by understandable reasons, but did you know that some countries have very unique and specific import regulations? Today, CPLINTER would like to share 5 strange import regulations that are sure to surprise you.

One Pair of Shoes

A single pair of shoes (but one shoe is okay!) is banned from being imported into South Africa, Mexico, and India. These countries aim to support their domestic shoe manufacturing industries. Fortunately, this ban doesn’t apply to the shoes you're wearing, so you won’t have to wear mismatched shoes when entering these countries.

Toothpaste

Toothpaste is a vital part of daily life, but in some countries, including Algeria, it is banned. This is because fluoride, a common ingredient in toothpaste, is considered harmful to health. As a result, any toothpaste or product containing fluoride is prohibited in Algeria. If you plan to visit Algeria, be sure to find alternative options.

Chewing Gum

Singapore is famous for its cleanliness and orderliness, and to maintain this standard, chewing gum is considered a problem. As a result, it is banned from being imported, exported, or even chewed. If you're a gum enthusiast, you might want to keep the fines in mind.

Pufferfish

Europe has banned pufferfish, a delicacy in some countries, due to its deadly poison. One pufferfish can kill up to 30 people. While it’s unfortunate for Europeans who won’t get to taste this luxury dish, at least they won’t risk their lives trying it!

Car Horns

If you dislike the sound of car horns honking at you on the road, you’ll love Saudi Arabia. The country is very strict about noise pollution, and not only are car horns banned, but the sounds of music in malls and greeting cards that play music are also prohibited.

There are many more strange regulations like these. If you don't want to spend time researching all the rules, CPLINTER offers complete door-to-door logistics services. We provide air, sea, and truck shipping, packaging, export documentation, and customs clearance services. For more details on exporting goods abroad, contact CPL at 02-519-4426, 063-519-4426, or 091-519-4426, or reach out via Line @cplinter. You can also visit www.cplinter.com for more information.