Non-Allowables
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| The SDDC provides an information pamphlet on military personal property moves. For information on specific SDDC guidelines, please review Chapter 2 of It’s Your Move |
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| The GSA Federal Supply Service provides an information pamphlet on government Household Goods transportation. For more information on specific GSA guidelines, please review Part 4, Section 4 of Employee Guide: Shipping Your Household Goods. |
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United's Non-Allowables List |
| Hazardous Materials – items that are flammable, corrosive or explosive. |
| Examples include: |
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Sterno |
Fire Extinguisher |
Household Batteries |
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Matches |
Aerosols |
Chemistry Sets |
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Kerosene |
Cleaning Solvents |
Darkroom Chemicals |
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Gasoline |
Ammonia |
Pool Chemicals |
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Propane/Propane Tanks |
Nail Polish |
Motor Oil |
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Fireworks |
Nail Polish Remover |
Car Batteries |
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Charcoal |
Liquid Bleach |
Fertilizer |
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Charcoal Lighter |
Paints (latex & oil-based) |
Pesticides |
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Ammunition |
Paint Thinner |
Poisons (such as weed killer) |
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Lamp Oils |
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| Perishables – Food, plants or living things that may die or spoil in transit.* |
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Frozen Food
Refrigerated Food |
Produce
Plants |
Open or half-used foods or food without adequate preservation |
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* For shipments moving less than 150 miles and delivered within 24 hours of pickup, agents may agree to transport perishables that are properly packed and require no servicing in transit.
Note: You should empty your refrigerators and freezers and keep appliance doors open for at least 24 hours in advance of loading. This will allow appliances to dry out and prevent the growth of mold.
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| Items of Personal Importance/Sentimental Value – This third category of non-allowables can create problems should your shipment be delayed or items lost. We suggest that irreplaceable items and\or sentimental items be carried with you instead of being packed with your shipment. |
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Airline Tickets |
Certificates of Deposit |
Prescription Medicine |
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Car Keys |
Stocks |
Computer Discs |
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Cell Phones |
Bonds |
Address Books |
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Pagers |
IRAs |
Jewelry |
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Laptop Computers |
Financial Documents |
Family Photographs |
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Checkbooks |
Deeds |
Wedding Albums |
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Cash |
Car Titles |
Personal Video Tapes |
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School Records |
Professional Files |
VCRs & Stereos |
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Medical & Dental
Records |
Insurance Policies
(Life/Auto/Home, etc.) |
Remote Controls for TVs/VCRs/Stereos |
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Documents Pertaining to
Your New Home |
Keys to Furniture, Safe, Home |
Firarms* |
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*United can transport firearms, however, they must be identified to the van operator prior to loading and properly listed on the inventory in order to establish a chain of custody. Under no circumstances, should firearms be "hidden" in a shipment. |
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