The U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) stipulates only properly trained and certified persons may ship hazardous materials (i.e. biological, chemical, radioactive, dry ice). EHSS has US DOT trained and certified staff available to assist researchers in properly shipping hazardous materials.
To request hazardous materials shipping assistance, please complete an Intent to Ship Form. EHSS staff will contact you to advise on the next steps for preparing the shipment. The Intent to Ship Form must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of a needed hazardous materials shipment. Hazardous materials will be shipped by EHSS Monday through Thursday from Lyman Hall room 032.
Shipping Fees
Shipping fees will be the responsibility of the shipper. Shipping rates can be determined by contacting the courier and providing your account number, package dimensions, package weight, and destination information.
Material Transfer Agreements:
Researchers needing to ship hazardous materials must ensure a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) between Syracuse University and the recipient of the shipment has been put in place. Visit the Office of Technology Transfer’s website for assistance with MTA’s.
Export Controls:
Researchers needing to ship hazardous materials must ensure shipments outside the United States comply with US export control regulations. Visit the Office of Compliance’s Export Control website for more on export control requirements.
Forms:
Procedures:
- Preparing Shipments of Dry Ice Guidance
- Preparing Shipments of Exempt Biological Specimens Guidance
- Preparing Shipments of Category B Biological Substances Guidance
Other Resources:
- FedEx Package Services
- Contact FedEx at 1-800-463-3339
- Contact UPS at 1-800-742-5877