Before You Ship Items Internationally...
Although UAB does not have an overall centralized shipping process for international or domestic shipments, there remain export control regulatory requirements for international shipping. All physical items, equipment, materials, commodities (including food and medicines), software and biologics (collectively “things”) are subject to export control regulations and require some form of shipping documentation prior to shipping abroad. It is important to understand that everything that crosses the border is an export, even if the item is abroad only temporarily, or if it will be used for research.
For questions or assistance, please contact: ResearchSecurity@uab.edu.
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What do I need to do if I have to ship or hand-carry UAB-owned or controlled equipment, supplies, software, biological material, or other goods to countries outside of the US?
- Review the the Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce Decision Tools to determine if your item is on an export control list.
- Contact the Office of Research Safety & Security within the Office of Research at ResearchSecurity@uab.edu
- Screen your recipient and your recipient’s organization against US export control Restricted Party Lists.
- Document and obtain clearance for your export by submitting a Shipping review assessment under the Export Control module in myUABResearch. (Effective: August 1, 2026)