Exporting Biological Commodities
All biological materials shipped out of the State of Hawaiʻi including inter-island transfers must comply with IATA`, DOT shipping regulations. Individuals preparing the shipment must have current General Biosafety training and Transportation of Infectious and Biological Materials training.
Anyone who prepares a shipment containing a Category A, Infectious Substances and Select Agents and Toxins must receive approval from the Research Compliance office.
Complete the UH BSP2 application (PDF). Note: Any other versions of the BSP are no longer accepted. Include a copy of any required permits and licenses and submit to uhpermit@hawaii.edu or FAX to 808-956-2265. We are not responsible for documentation submitted to other email addresses or fax numbers. Only the Research Compliance Officer or the Research Compliance Assistant may sign and approve any transportation of biological commodities documents at the University of Hawaii.
Export of some etiological agents out of
the United States may require a license from the Department of Commerce. A list
of the biological materials that may require a license can be found on the Category
1-Special Materials and related equipment, chemicals "Microorganisms," and
"Toxins" Commerce Control List (PDF). For more information, contact the US
Department of Commerce 
, Telephone: 1-202-482-4811.
You may also use this Interactive Tool (or view as a Flow Chart) to guide you through the process and requirements for exportation.