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Methods of Shipment

List of methods

  • ISU Approved Overnight Delivery Services

    ISU has contracts with three overnight/international carriers. Every parcel sent via those carriers are logged by those companies. If an ISU account is used and the item is shipped through Mail Services, Mail Services keeps records of what was sent and to whom. These overnight carriers may request additional documentation if there is suspicion that an item may be Export Controlled.

    If you have determined an item is Export Controlled, you should consult with the Export Control Officer. It is also recommended that the Shipper contact one of the three international carriers to obtain guidance on the necessary paperwork for shipping Export Controlled items (e.g. the airway bill, commercial invoice, as appropriate, and Electronic Export Information through FedEx).

    Additionally, it is important to note that there may be duties and fees associated with a foreign shipment and it may take several business days to secure the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) or category from the manufacturer. It is recommended that you get the information in writing for your records.

  • ISU Mailing Services

    If you are using the ISU Mail Services to ship items overseas, Mail Services will monitor items in accordance with US Postal requirements and may screen packages transmitted to certain countries with greater scrutiny.

  • Other Mailing Services

    If you do not use ISU Mail Services, the Shipper will be expected to ensure that materials meeting certain criteria that are shipped or transported off the ISU campus follow all applicable shipping requirements. This might include items sent for testing, sent to a colleague for collaborative research, shipped to another research facility, returned to the manufacturer, or sent to a field research site.

  • Shipping Hazardous Materials

    In addition to Export Control Regulations, Shippers should be aware that certain materials (e.g. biological, chemical, or other hazardous wastes) may be subject to additional regulations. This might require the materials be classified according to their hazards, properly packaged, labeled, documented, and handled by trained employees.

    Shippers should consult Environmental Health & Safety to determine appropriate shipping requirements for this type of materials.