Shipping Regulated Material

Important!

Shipping requests must be submitted at least 5 business days in advance to ensure adequate time for processing. 

Regulation

To ensure Texas State University shipments comply with all regulations, some personnel have been trained to ship regulated materials and are certified shippers for the University.

Those needing to ship regulated material should complete the shipping request form at least five business days prior to the desired shipping date. 

For purposes of shipping, regulated materials, which are classified as dangerous goods or hazardous materials, include:

  • Biological materials
  • Chemicals
  • Radiological materials
  • Equipment containing a hazardous material
  • Lithium batteries
  • Dry ice
  • Compressed gases
  • Samples (Research materials)

Shipment of these materials is regulated by state, federal and international authorities.  Failure to comply with these regulations can result in fines and/or criminal penalties for the University and the individual responsible for shipping the materials.

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Request to Ship

Need to ship regulated material? Complete the shipping request form at least 5 business days in advance. A certified shipper will contact you.

Critical Information

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  • Some items will require specialized packaging such as UN spec boxes, inner containers and absorbent materials.  If that packaging is not in stock, the shipment may be delayed until such packaging is available.  Consult with a certified shipper before purchasing packaging to ensure the proper type is obtained or to determine if it is in stock.

  • Any non-shipping requirements need to be taken care of prior to shipping.  For instance, MTAs (Material Transfer Agreements) must be completed prior to shipping.  For international shipments, export control must be consulted to ensure the material is not restricted from shipment to the planned recipient.  For international shipments, the recipient may need to acquire an import permit in advance of shipping or the shipment may be delayed or destroyed by customs personnel.

Reminder

Shipping request will not be processed during University Holiday / Energy Conservation days.