International Shipping
| Office | Inquiry Type | Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Export Control |
|
Export Control Team | exportcontrolhelp@mit.edu |
| Environmental Health Safety (EHS) |
|
EHS Office | environment@mit.edu |
| Shipping |
|
Sue Bolster | mailsvc@mit.edu |
| VP for Finance (VPF) | eShipGlobal | eShipGlobal Help | eship@mit.edu |
| Insurance | Insurance for international shipments over $15,000 | Sarah Brown | se_brown@mit.edu |
What to Know
- Every international shipment is an export and is subject to US export control law.
- US law restricts the shipment of some materials to certain individuals, institutions, and countries.
- It is illegal to ship an item to a party if you suspect that the item will be transferred to a prohibited party.
Before You Ship
- Determine if your shipment has export control restrictions
- Most MIT shipments are designated "EAR99" and are not restricted by US export control
- If your item is not designated "EAR99" be prepared to answer the following questions:
- What is the item?
- What is the end use of the item?
- Who is the recipient and are they on the Restricted Parties List?
- What is the destination country?
- What is the shipping route?
- For equipment that will be shipped outside the United States, the International Shipping cross-functional team must be consulted (contact Kathy McGrath, VPF Assistant Director of Travel and Procurement Operations).
Shipping Instructions
- Use eShipGlobal for shipments valued under $2,500 (if your department is setup for eShipGlobal)
- Contact MIT Export Control for shipments valued above $2,500
- To ship dry ice, contact MIT Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
- For information on shipping biological, hazardous, or radioactive materials, visit EHS and read this page about Biological, Hazardous, or Radioactive Material
- Read this information about whether your chemical shipment needs a license.
Tips for easy and successful shipping
- Determine if you are permitted to import your shipment into the destination country
- Determine the proper way to package and label the shipment
- Complete all documentation
- Decline carrier-provided insurance on shipments of MIT property. MIT property is covered by MIT's insurance.
- Notify MIT Insurance Office for international shipments valued over $15,000.
- Get a carnet for temporary exports
- Research and estimate VAT if necessary
Need help?
Contact the MIT Export Control Compliance Team at exportcontrolhelp@mit.edu, or by phone at 617-253-2762 (Janet Johnston).