Packing dry ice for shipping is a great way to keep your goods cold or frozen during transport. But, before you book any service, you should know that there are some restrictions for shipping dry ice internationally.

Can you ship dry ice internationally?

You will be happy to hear that you can ship dry ice internationally. However, not as easy as you can with Standard Shipping Services. What does this mean? It means that to ship dry ice to another destination, there are some packing requirements you must follow and ensure you book the right delivery service. You have to find specialised providers, and usually, this type of shipment goes with ground shipping services only.

Keep in mind that not every courier company will ship your dry ice package internationally. You should check more details with the courier company you were aiming to send your parcel with. Another note is that these services are usually much more expensive than other deliveries.

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How to send packages with dry ice?

Apart from choosing the appropriate shipping service, packing is of essential importance when shipping dry ice to another location. You should ensure you have the proper packaging for your shipment!

It would be best to look for insulated shipping boxes and follow the step-by-step guide provided below on how to pack dry ice for shipping.

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How to pack dry ice for shipping?

If you are planning to ship perishable food and other frozen goods with dry ice, you should follow our general guidelines on how to pack them:

Purchase enough dry ice for your shipment.
Find a good quality cardboard box.
Add insulation inside the package. You can layer Styrofoam as inside insulation.
Use gloves when handling the dry ice! It can cause severe burns if mishandled.
Layer the dry ice on the bottom.
Add the perishable food or other frozen food with the dry ice for shipping.
Add another layer of dry ice.
Fill out the gaps to ensure there isn’t any left.
Note that if you use a Styrofoam cooler, you shouldn’t seal the package entirely.

Source: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/how-to-ship-perishables.html

When shipping with dry ice internationally, you should ensure that your packaging has the proper labelling requirements. This type of shipment is considered hazardous, and this is why only specific courier companies will accept such shipments, under the condition all the requirements are met.

You will need a label that is specifically for the dry ice to ship your goods abroad. The label requirements also include the dry ice net worth and the label UN 1845.

Is it legal to send dry ice through the mail?

Most post offices would agree that shipping dry ice in the mail is not permitted, especially if the contents are perishable food.
However, it is legal to ship with dry ice if you have followed all the requirements set by the logistics provider. Please consult with the company responsible for your transport if they specialise in providing you with such transportation.

How much dry ice do I need when packing for shipping?

As a rule of thumb, you should use from 2kg to 4,5kg of dry ice for a 24h shipping period to preserve the perishable food and other goods frozen.

Can I ship dry ice internationally through Eurosender?

Dry ice is considered a hazardous item. At the moment, you cannot ship dry ice through Eurosender. However, if you are interested in sending other goods, we invite you to check out our very competitive prices for the European market!

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