Research Cruises

Forms
HazMat Shipping
Packing
Shipping

FORMS

Temporary importing often avoids the payment of duties and taxes, but requires an ATA Carnet. You’ll find more information at the International Trade Administration Resource page.

ATA Carnet

HAZMAT SHIPPING

Each Shipping company has their own procedures. Please contact shipper directly for instructions

CRUISE PACKING ROOM IN BASEMENT

B60 is Professor Bess Ward’s Turn-around room used for packing equipment in preparation for a cruise. If you would like to utilize this space, please contact Bob Koenigsmark in advance, 258-4123.

SHIPPING PROVIDERS

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING VENDOR

Princeton University website with Customs Exports Information

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

DHL Global Forwarding (Please use for large/heavy out of the country shipments )
Use Departmental Account Number
Contact at JFK: Michelle King (718) 244-3005
Please notify Michelle King with item details when your shipment is on its way to JFK.

DHL Express
Use Departmental Account Number
Delivery Service can be scheduled online by creating your own log-in or by phoning 1 (800) 225-5345
Price quotes and waybills are created and printed on the website.

FedEx
Use Departmental Account Number
Fill out International Waybill
Commercial Invoice required (1 original and 2 copies)

Multiple Piece Shipments (use MPS International labels)
Mark boxes 1 of 4, 2 of 4, 3 of 4 etc.

Pickup is everyday between 3 and 5pm
1 (800) 238-5355

Dry Ice Shipments must be identified with Dry Ice Stickers and weight in kg.