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Moving Tips: Items that Cannot be Transported
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Moving Tips:
During the moving process, you might be worried about all the items you must pack before the big day. In all the chaos, don't
forget about the items you cannot take with you. Due to federal and international regulations, there are some items that are considered dangerous when in transport, whether by truck, airplane or ship. Here are some products and items to dispose of while packing.
Hazardous Materials
If a product is flammable, poisonous, explosive or corrosive, it will not be accepted by the mover. These might include matches, gasoline or machinery with gasoline in it, propane cylinders, paint or paint thinner, nail polish remover, automotive chemicals, oxygen tanks or bottles and fireworks. Firearms and non-perishable foods are also not allowed.
House plants are another item of concern when moving. You can move some plants from state to state while others are prohibited. If you have a house plant you'd like to take with you, check with the state where you will be moving to make sure it's okay to transport the plant. Also, check with your movers to be sure they will carry the plant.
If you're not sure, ask your movers if there are other prohibited items.
Non-Hazardous Materials that should not be Transported
There are some items that can be transported, but probably should not if you want to keep them safe. These are items that are valuable or important to you such as jewelry, sentimental items, photos or collections. Also, pack important documents to take with you. These might be bank statements or documents, deeds, titles, stocks, bonds and certificates, insurance policies, wills, passports, Visas and identification cards. If you take prescription medications, be sure to keep these with you also.
International Moving
When moving to a foreign country, find out what items can and cannot be transported. The list of hazardous materials and products above can be used as a guide, but there could be other items that are prohibited for various reasons, depending on the country. Most likely, you will not be able to transport any of your house plants when moving internationally. Many countries will impose fines, confiscate the items, or prosecute the carrier if prohibited items are brought into the country. Your movers should be able to provide a list of prohibited items.
There also may be regulations for how your items can be packed and in what types of containers. So, it's good to research this before you start packing.
Keep these items in mind while preparing for your move so both you and your belongings will have a safe trip!
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