Additional Information
Commercial items transported out of the United States in carry-ons or with checked luggage are considered hand-carried exports. Consider shipping the items in advance, if possible.
If hand-carrying items, such as samples, chemicals, medication and/or research supplies or equipment, review is required by Export Compliance in order to ensure the items are not restricted for transport if they are hazardous goods or chemicals or determine whether they are export-controlled technologies. Submit an Export Review Form.
Items considered "Tools of the Trade" (e.g., laptops, phones and certain equipment), which will be returned to the country of origin at the end of travel, may not be considered a hand-carried export but may need to be evaluated for compliance with other transportation regulations. Note that certain destinations may have import restrictions for such items and may require you to declare the items upon entry or get required permits in advance.
Planning ahead and packing properly can facilitate the screening process and ease your travel experience at the airport. Know what you can pack before arriving at the airport by checking the prohibited items list. Carrying prohibited items may cause delays for you and other travelers, but they may also lead to fines and sometimes even arrest.
TSA may impose civil penalties of up to $13,333 per violation per person. All non-personal items that are taken on international trips for University business must be reviewed by UNMC Export Control and Environmental Health and Safety.
Training for the application of the DOT/IATA regulations concerning the transport of dangerous goods must include:
- General familiarization training, which must be aimed at providing familiarity with the general provisions.
- Function specific training, which must provide detailed training in the requirements applicable to the function for which that person is responsible.
- Safety training, which must cover the hazards presented by dangerous goods, safe handling, and emergency response procedures.
- Security awareness training that addresses the nature of security risks, recognition of security risks, methods to address and reduce such risks, and actions to be taken in the event of a security breach. It should include awareness of security plans (if appropriate) commensurate with the responsibilities of individuals and their role in implementing security plans.
Email Environmental Health & Safety or call 402-559-6356 for available training or to set up access to it.