Re: Shipping Internationally

[Dave Derenzo <dave@uic.edu>]

Don't forget to check whether you need import and export 
declarations.  Last time I did this (many years ago) Amersham was very helpful.

At 12:31 PM 03/29/2000 -0600, you wrote:


>IATA regs for LQ are similar to USDOT.
>The inner package must be labelled "RADIOACTIVE." (the outer package is not
>permitted under IATA)
>The way bill should include the words:  "Radioactive Material, Excepted
>Package-Limited Quantity of Material"
>There should be no other markings or labellings on the outside of the package.
>IATA does not require the exception statement contained in 49 CFR 173.422, 
>but I
>would put one inside the package anyway, to comply with USDOT while it is 
>in the
>US.
>
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>Hello,
>I am in the process of shipping an limited quantity package
>to Switzerland. I am going through the IATA Dangerous Goods
>regs to make sure I have everything covered. Its only some
>activated metal. No other hazard involved.
>Does anyone have anything inparticular they know about
>shipping to Switzerland that I should be aware of or would
>help make sure this goes smoothly?
>
>I would appreciate any information.
>
>Thank you.
>
>Andrew
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