Resource Centre
Resource Centre
Short guides on how U-take works, what you can ship, customs, and payments. Treat them as a starting point and always check the official rules for your route.
This Resource Centre is for information only. It is a general guide, not legal advice, and it does not replace laws, regulations, or official sources. U-take is not responsible if you rely on it.
Compliance & safety
- Prohibited and restricted goods — What you cannot ship on U-take, and categories that need extra care.
- Customs and declarations — Who declares goods, who pays duties, and what both sides should expect.
- Payments and delivery confirmation — How payment authorisation, delivery codes, and payouts work with Stripe.
By country
Some routes have their own customs habits. Use these notes as a first look, then confirm everything on that country’s official customs website.
- Algerian customs for travellers — Personal effects, simplified taxation, currency declaration, and why commercial goods do not belong on U-take.
How U-take works
- How to ship a package with a Traveller
- What is crowdshipping?
- Earn money from your spare luggage capacity when you travel
- U-take vs traditional couriers