Is it illegal to ship dry ice?

Is it illegal to ship dry ice?

A mailpiece containing mailable matter that is packed in dry ice (carbon dioxide solid) to cool the perishable contents must meet all requirements in 349 that apply to sending dry ice in domestic mail via air transportation. Dry ice is prohibited to be mailed to international or APO/FPO/DPO addresses.

Is Dry Ice expensive?

The price of dry ice ranges anywhere from $1.00 to $3.00 per pound. Though prices vary based on amount and location, it generally tends to be cheap.

Can I ship dry ice through USPS?

Dry ice is permitted to be sent in domestic mail when it is used as a refrigerant to cool the contents of a mailable hazardous or nonhazardous material, provided that all applicable requirements in 349 are met.

Is dry ice dangerous goods?

Dry ice is considered a “Dangerous Good”, however you do not need to complete a “Shippers Declaration” form if the only hazardous material in the package is the dry ice.

Where can I ship with dry ice?

FedEx. Shipping dry ice with FedEx has a few stipulations, to ship dry ice with FedEx, you need to have a Class 9 label to be adhered to the package with a maximum allowable amount of 200 kilograms of dry ice per parcel.

How do you dispose of dry ice?

To dispose of dry ice, place it in a well-ventilated area at room temperature; the remainder of the ice will sublimate away. Never dispose of dry ice in a trash can, chemical waste container or other garbage/waste can.

How do I ship a package with dry ice?

If you want to ship food with dry ice, buy some at your local grocery store, and make sure to wear gloves while you handle the dry ice. Wrap your food in plastic or paper to protect it, then use newspaper or cellulose and thick layers of Styrofoam to pack the food and the dry ice tightly together in a durable box.

Does UPS supply dry ice?

UPS Ground doesn't regulate dry ice shipments, but we do recommend using sturdy cardboard with foam lining (DO NOT MAKE AIRTIGHT) on the inside. UPS Domestic Air requires a few extra steps to process medical dry ice shipments: No Hazardous Material Agreement and Shipping Papers are required.

Can I send frozen food through USPS?

USPS® does not offer refrigeration services; frozen product must be packaged so as not to leak or cause odors. You may ship frozen articles using packaging supplies like Dry Ice at your own risk .