Hazardous Materials Shipping

International Shipments

Export control regulations have been established for restricting the use of and access to controlled information, goods, and technology for reasons of National security or protection of trade.

In addition to following the guidelines as described above for hazard type classification for the material to be shipped, more information on how to properly ship, transmit, or transfer certain sensitive items, information, or software to foreign persons or entities may be found at the UC Berkeley research web site http://research.chance.berkeley.edu/echome.cfm. Follow the guidelines as described above for hazard type classification for the material to be shipped.

For additional information contact the Director at the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.

If shipping via FedEx, access the FedEx web site and search using the country name along with the term country profile to determine whether your shipment is prohibited or restricted by that country.

Note that shipments completely outside of the USA, without transportation through the U.S. does not require adherence to the US DOT. Check foreign states prohibitions, restrictions, and regulations. Air shipments require compliance to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations which meet the International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions.