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Moving Tips: Items that Cannot be Transported
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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