Armstrong nonallowables

Non-Allowables

Before your possessions are packed and loaded, it is important that you understand which items cannot be shipped because they represent a hazard or are perishable. Listed below are some common non-allowable items that you will need to address prior to your pack and load dates.

Hazardous Materials – items that are flammable, corrosive or explosive.

Examples include:

	Sterno	Fire Extinguisher	Household Batteries
	Matches	Aerosols	Chemistry Sets
	Kerosene	Cleaning Solvents	Darkroom Chemicals
	Gasoline	Ammonia	Pool Chemicals
	Propane/Propane Tanks	Nail Polish	Motor Oil
	Fireworks	Nail Polish Remover	Car Batteries
	Charcoal	Liquid Bleach	Fertilizer
	Charcoal Lighter	Paints (latex & oil- based)	Pesticides
	Ammunition	Paint Thinner	Poisons (such as weed killer)
	Lamp Oils

Perishables – Food, plants or living things that may die or spoil in transit.

Examples include:

	Frozen Food Refrigerated Food	Produce Plants	Open or half-used foods or food without adequate preservation


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.

Examples include:

	Airline Tickets	Certificates of Deposit	Prescription Medicine
	Car Keys	Stocks	Computer Discs
	Cell Phones	Bonds	Address Books
	Pagers	IRAs	Jewelry
	Laptop Computers	Financial Documents	Family Photographs
	Checkbooks	Deeds	Wedding Albums
	Cash	Car Titles	Video Tapes
	School Records	Professional Files	VCRs & Stereos
	Medical & Dental Records	Insurance Policies (Life/Auto/Home, etc.)	Remote Controls for TVs/VCRs/Stereos
	Documents Pertaining to Your New Home	Keys to Furniture, Safe, Home

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.