JULY 1, 2025 |
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The Fourth of July is Friday. The U.S. Postal Service is reminding customers that while fireworks are a fun way to celebrate Independence Day, they are strictly prohibited in the mail system.
You cannot mail fireworks.
Sparklers, firecrackers, bottle rockets and Roman candles — fireworks of all kinds — are considered hazardous materials and are banned from all air and ground transportation through USPS because they pose a threat to safety.
“Shipping fireworks through the mail puts our employees, customers and transportation networks at serious risk,” said Acting Postmaster General and CEO Doug Tulino. “Even small items like firecrackers or bottle rockets can cause fires, explosions or injuries if mishandled.”
Individuals caught mailing fireworks may face civil penalties, criminal charges, and other consequences. Last year, the Postal Inspection Service opened 1,700 investigations regarding customer attempts to send hazardous materials through the mail, including fireworks and other explosives.
