Before your possessions are packed and loaded, it is important to learn which items cannot be shipped because they are either hazardous, perishable or irreplaceable. Listed below are common non-allowable items that you will need to consider before your move.
Hazardous Materials
Items that are flammable, corrosive or explosive.
Examples include:
Acids
Aerosols
Ammonia
Ammunition
Car Batteries
Charcoal
Charcoal Lighter Fluid
Chemistry Sets
Cleaning Solvents
Darkroom Chemicals
Fertilizer |
Fire Extinguisher
Fireworks
Gasoline
Household Batteries
Kerosene
Lamp Oil
Liquid Bleach
Loaded Guns
Matches
Motor Oil
Nail Polish |
Nail Polish Remover
Paint Thinner
Paints
Pesticides
Poisons
Pool Chemicals
Propane Tanks
Reloading Supplies
Scuba Tanks
Sterno
Weed Killer |
Perishables
Food, plants or living things that may die or spoil in transit.*
Examples Include:
Frozen Food
Opened Food Products
Produce
Refrigerated Food
Plants (Read our “How to Move House Plants” section)
*Agents may agree to transport perishables that are properly packed and require no servicing in transit on shipments moving less than 150 miles and delivered within 24 hours of pickup.
Note: You should empty refrigerators and freezers and keep appliance doors open for at least 24 hours in advance of loading. This will allow appliances to dry out and prevent the growth of mold.
Personal or Sentimental Items
This category of non-allowables can create problems should your shipment be delayed or items lost. We suggest that irreplaceable or sentimental items be carried with you instead of being packed with your shipment. |
