Shipping

Last Updated: February 19, 2019 1:05:57 PM PST

Before you ship a package, review this page to find out about UCSD shipping services.

Domestic shipments

How to Ship a Package within the United States

International/ foreign shipments

Note: Before shipping internationally, contact the UCSD Export Control Office at (858) 534-4175 or export@ucsd.edu for assistance in determining whether a specific license is required, securing a license when needed, and advice on what records need to be maintained in cases where the item can be shipped without a license.

Shipping charges and insurance

Lost or damaged

Hazardous materials

Required Training: Training and Certification is required for departments to ship Biological Substances/ Dry ice (49CFR 172.700). To register for the online training and certification course log in to UC Learning and search for "Shipping Biological Substance and Dry Ice". After you complete the course and pass the test you will be certified to ship Biological Substances and Dry Ice for 2 years.

Check these important descriptions to determine if your shipment contains hazardous materials:
If your package contains hazardous materials, carefully follow the instructions on:
- How to Ship Hazardous Materials
- How to Transfer Radioactive Materials

Forms

Domestic Transit Risk Program Prior Approval Form (PDF)
Foreign Shipment Insurance Form (PDF)
International Shipment Summary (PDF)
Shipping Memo—order from Imprints, (858) 534-3020
- How to Complete a Shipping Memo
Shipping Rate Quote (PDF)
Export forms
- Certificate of Registration sample (PDF)
- Container Packing Certificate or Vehicle Packing Declaration sample (PDF)
- North American Free Trade Agreement Certificate of Origin sample (PDF)
- Shipper's Declaration of Dangerous Goods sample (PDF)
- Shipper's Export Declaration (Commerce form 7525-V) sample (PDF)
- U.S. Certificate of Origin sample (PDF)

Expand all

To ask questions, request a service, or report an issue, contact us through ASK (login required).
Custom Brokerage & International Freight Forwarding Services