{"id":1591,"date":"2020-12-02T15:10:46","date_gmt":"2020-12-02T15:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/?p=1591"},"modified":"2026-03-24T09:58:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T16:58:49","slug":"shipping-restrictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/02\/shipping-restrictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipping Restrictions: What You Can and Can\u2019t Ship"},"content":{"rendered":"

The best way to ensure a smooth shipping process is to know what you\u2019re responsible for. There are a lot of shipping aspects in your control, but there are a few things that you can\u2019t influence: for instance, transport legislation. Shipping restrictions instated through different government organizations, so violating them can lead to legal issues. Take the time to familiarize yourself with shipping regulations to avoid potential issues. In this blog, we\u2019re going over the most crucial shipping restrictions in the USA.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shipping regulations in the USA<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Department of Transportation<\/span><\/a> is a legislative entity responsible for the supervision and regulation of all transportation within the USA. The <\/span>Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)<\/span><\/a> is a governmental body that provides all the necessary regulations regarding <\/span>maritime shipping<\/span><\/a>. US Customs controls all the goods arriving and leaving the USA via any means of transportation. All these organizations require that shipments follow their regulations, otherwise, your vehicle, or anything else you\u2019re shipping, will be <\/span>delayed at Customs<\/span><\/a> or additional charges may be incurred. You are also responsible for covering additional fees for <\/span>storage<\/span><\/a>, inspections, clearance, and any other relevant charges.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Exporting your vehicle requires a lot of paperwork, which you might be unfamiliar with. Here we can help: <\/span>EasyHaul<\/b><\/a> deals with all the documents required for <\/span>exporting a car from the US<\/span><\/a>, but you\u2019ll have to make sure everything is filled out correctly and double-check the consignee\u2019s information to be on the safe side.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shipping restrictions in foreign countries<\/b><\/h2>\n

Each country has its own shipping restrictions and stipulations. Mainly, they are related to the age of an imported car, its displacement, <\/span>dimensions<\/span><\/a>, and modifications. Some countries implement additional regulations regarding the height and weight of a vehicle. The best ways to find out your destination country\u2019s restrictions are:<\/span><\/p>\n