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Category coverage

Gatekeep maintains shipping rules for every state and DC, plus county and city rules where they exist, for each category below. The rules themselves are applied at checkout rather than published: you don't maintain a rule list, and you don't need to read one.

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Research is finished for all of these. The app isn't listed on Shopify yet, so none are enforced at checkout today. Gatekeep won't block orders for a category it doesn't cover, and it won't pretend otherwise.

  • Kratom

    Kratom and mitragynine-containing products.

  • 7-OH

    Products concentrated in 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), tracked separately from kratom leaf.

  • Delta-8 THC

    Hemp-derived delta-8 THC and similar intoxicating cannabinoids such as delta-10 THC and HHC.

  • THCA flower

    Hemp flower high in THCA, sold as hemp under the federal delta-9 THC limit.

  • Hemp THC edibles & drinks

    Edibles and beverages containing hemp-derived delta-9 THC.

  • CBD

    Hemp-derived CBD, including CBD added to food, drinks, cosmetics and pet products.

  • Tianeptine

    Tianeptine, an antidepressant not approved in the US that is sold online as a supplement.

  • Salvia divinorum

    The salvia divinorum plant and salvinorin A extracts.

  • Amanita muscaria

    Amanita muscaria mushrooms and products containing muscimol or ibotenic acid.

  • Psilocybin mushroom spores

    Spores of psilocybin mushroom species, usually sold for microscopy.

  • Nitrous oxide

    Nitrous oxide whipped cream chargers and tanks.

  • DXM cough medicine

    Over-the-counter cough medicine containing dextromethorphan, which many states restrict for minors.

  • Diet pills & muscle builders

    Weight-loss and muscle-building supplements, which some states restrict for minors.

  • Vapes

    Nicotine e-cigarettes, e-liquids and vaping devices.

  • Flavored vapes

    Vapes and e-liquids with flavors other than tobacco.

  • Nicotine pouches

    Tobacco-free oral nicotine pouches, lozenges and gums sold as consumer products.

  • Cigars

    Premium and machine-made cigars sold and shipped online.

  • Wine

    Direct-to-consumer wine shipments from wineries and retailers.

  • Spirits

    Direct-to-consumer shipments of distilled spirits from distilleries and retailers.

  • Beer

    Direct-to-consumer shipments of beer, cider and malt beverages from brewers and retailers.

  • Powdered alcohol

    Alcohol sold in powdered or crystalline form for mixing into drinks.

  • Automatic knives

    Switchblades and other knives whose blade opens with a button, switch or gravity.

  • Butterfly knives

    Balisong knives with two handles that rotate around the blade.

  • Brass knuckles

    Metal knuckles and knuckle-style weapons, including plastic and composite versions.

  • Throwing stars

    Shuriken and other star-shaped throwing weapons.

  • Nunchaku

    Nunchaku and similar flail-type martial arts weapons.

  • Batons

    Expandable batons, blackjacks, saps and similar impact weapons.

  • Pepper spray

    Pepper spray, pepper gel and other chemical self-defense sprays.

  • Stun guns & tasers

    Electronic self-defense weapons, including contact stun guns and projectile tasers.

  • Body armor

    Bullet-resistant vests, plates and carriers sold to civilians.

  • Ammunition

    Firearm ammunition and components sold online and shipped to buyers.

  • Large-capacity magazines

    Detachable firearm magazines above a state's round limit, often 10 or 15 rounds.

  • Unfinished frames & receivers

    Partially machined firearm frames and receivers and the kits used to finish them.

  • BB & airsoft guns

    Air-powered BB, pellet and airsoft guns, which some places treat as firearms.

  • Consumer fireworks

    Consumer (1.4G) fireworks, including sparklers and aerial devices.

  • Ivory & rhino horn

    Elephant and mammoth ivory, rhino horn and items made with them, including antiques.

  • Fur products

    Clothing, accessories and other products made with animal fur.

  • Animal-tested cosmetics

    Cosmetics developed or made using animal testing after a state's cutoff date.

  • Raw milk

    Unpasteurized milk sold for human consumption.

  • Adult toys

    Sexual devices sold to adults.

  • Spray paint

    Aerosol spray paint and paint markers, which many places restrict for minors.

  • Novelty lighters

    Lighters shaped or decorated to look like toys, food or other items appealing to children.

Selling something not on this list? Tell us and we'll research it. Coverage is added category by category.