Yes. Most electronics can be shipped, but lithium batteries are the critical restriction. Devices containing lithium batteries face strict air freight rules under IATA dangerous goods regulations, and the rules differ between devices with installed batteries versus loose or spare batteries.
TVs, monitors, desktop computers, printers, kitchen appliances and audio equipment without lithium batteries ship without battery restrictions. The considerations there are packing quality and customs duty at the destination.
Loose or spare lithium batteries: never in shipped luggage. Power banks, spare laptop batteries, spare camera batteries and loose phone batteries cannot travel in unaccompanied air freight under any circumstances. Carry them with you in hand luggage.
Installed batteries: case-by-case. A laptop with its battery installed, a phone, a tablet: these face restrictions in unaccompanied freight. Rules vary by airline and route. Call us before packing any battery-powered device.
No battery, no problem: TVs, monitors, desktop PCs (remove any UPS battery), printers, kitchen appliances, corded tools and hi-fi equipment ship freely. The focus becomes protective packing and accurate customs declaration.
Used personal electronics in a genuine personal effects shipment are duty-exempt or low-duty to many destinations, especially under Transfer of Residence schemes when relocating.
New electronics in retail packaging attract import duty and tax at most destinations. Customs treat sealed new items as imports regardless of your intentions. If shipping gifts, expect the recipient country to assess duty on the declared value.
Declare accurately. Undervaluing electronics is the most common customs mistake we see. Modern customs teams check declared values against market prices. An honest declaration with proof of purchase clears faster. See our TV shipping guide for large-screen specifics.