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Posted by alan on August 21, 2007 at 11:51:07 am EDT
In reply to Looking for (yet again) any GAZ GT 106 fuel cannisters for Globe Trotter stove posted by Classifieds (Guest) on July 5, 2006 at 2:09:31 pm EDT

Shipping canisters via USPS is much easier than UPS of FedEx. I did a bit of research on this in the past. USPS does not require any sort of hazmat permit or sticker and the rates do not increase as they do with UPS or FedEx.

Canisters must be sent Parcel Post (not priority mail or first class) and the boxes must be clearly marked SURFACE ONLY and ORM-D (big bold letters on all sides of the box). The box should be sturdy and the canisters wrapped in the inside of the box such that they do not puncture easily. I used a sturdy cardboard box and wrapped the canisters in bubble wrap.

Beyond the above there is nothing additional that needs to be done with USPS. UPS and FedEx require $20 hazmat permits on top of the regular shipping costs.

If you spend the time searching the USPS website you will find these requirements, but it took me a bit or searching before I found the answers.

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