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Ship-Out Program

• Introduction
• Express Shipments
• Common Carrier Shipments
• Export Shipments
• Hazardous Material Shipments
• Freight Shipments

When planning export shipments other than documents (paperwork), departments should call (530) 752-0663 in advance with the following information:

• Name and address of intended recipient.
• Number of packages, weight, and size of each.
• Detailed description of package contents.
• Estimate of content's value.
• Amount of insurance required, if any.
• Name of department and departmental billing ID number to be charged for shipping costs.
• Method of preferred shipping (e.g., air freight, truck, or water freight).

For infectious items, call (530) 752-0663 to see if an export permit is needed.

Dry ice shipments should be planned to include shipping time and clearing through Customs. The shipping memo must state the quantity of dry ice being shipped. Dry ice must be in a styrofoam container and the styrofoam container must be inside a cardboard box.

International shipments, including those to Canada, require the name of the recipient's broker to expedite delivery to the addressee.

Computer equipment shipments need to be planned four to six weeks ahead of time to allow time for Customs registration, actual shipping time, and export licenses, if applicable.

Live or perishable goods must be clearly labeled as such, and shipping instructions must note the life span.