Keep Shipping Safe!

Did you know what items are safe to ship and which ones aren’t?   If not, how do you know what is safe to ship and what’s not?  In the event that you ship a potentially dangerous or restricted item, you may be held personally responsible for any consequences that occur.  At postalcenter, we are committed to keeping the transportation systems safe.  Here are some common items to consider:

Liquids

Alcohol
Beer, wine and liquor cannot be shipped.

Companies or individuals can be allowed to ship alcohol in states where it is allowed.  These individuals must be registered with the state and follow the laws and regulations of that state and the shipping carrier they use.  We do not ship alcohol at postalcenter.

Flammable Items

Flammable Items such as can not be shipped.  See a list below:

• Cologne/Perfume

• Nail polish

• Hairspray (in aerosol can)

• Lighters/Matches

• Gasoline (engines must be drained of gasoline and oil)

• Firewords

• Small arms ammunition

*Some cologne and perfume products are not flammable and therefore can be shipped.  Check with the manufacturer before sending.

Batteries
Liquid electrolyte or hydrochloric acid cannot be shipped. 

Battery Powered Devices
Battery powered devices must be shipped with the batteries removed.  This is because the items can turn on in transit that may result in overheating which can cause fire. 

Batteries can be shipped in the same package as long as the batteries are not liquid electrolyte or hydrochloric acid. 

Firearms

Firearms cannot be shipped.   

Firearms can be shipped directly at some UPS or FedEx Stations.  Contact the carrier to find a station near you that has this ability and the requirements.

Dangerous Boxes
Dangerous Goods and Alcohol Boxes cannot be shipped.  If there is a diamond on the box, you can not re-use it.

Specific Lists by carrier
Listed above was just an overview of common items that individuals try to ship that are not allowed.  Listed below are links to all our carrier's dangerous goods lists:

USPS List
http://www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/posters/pos138.pdf

http://www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/posters/pos138/pos138_front.html

http://www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/posters/pos138/pos138_back.html

UPS List
http://www.ups.com/content/be/en/resources/ship/prohibited_articles.html

FedEx List
http://www.fedex.com/us/freight/rulestariff/prohibited_articles.htm

DHL List
http://www.dhl-usa.com/resources/Prohibited_Restricted_Commodities.pdf

Phmsa Contact (Government Contact)
800-467-4922
http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/info-center