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Tobacco and Vape
Discover how to ship cigarettes and cigars.
Alcohol
Follow these alcohol shipping guidelines to avoid supply chain interruptions.
Hemp
Learn the state and federal laws for shipping a wide variety of hemp products.
Firearms and Ammunition
Master responsible firearm and ammunition shipping procedures.
Tobacco and Vape
Special Procedures for Shipping Tobacco and Vape
Shipments containing Tobacco Products (“Tobacco Product Shipments”) are accepted for transportation only from Shippers who are licensed and authorized to ship Tobacco Products pursuant to applicable laws.
To make Tobacco Product Shipments, the Shipper must sign, agree to, and comply with the provisions set forth in an approved TForce Freight agreement for the transportation of Tobacco Products. Shippers and receivers must comply with all applicable federal, state, provincial, or local laws or regulations, and all Tobacco Product Shipments must conform to the terms, conditions, restrictions, and prohibitions set forth on this page at the time of shipping. It is the responsibility of the Shipper to ensure that a Shipment tendered to TForce Freight, including a Tobacco Product Shipment, does not violate any federal, state, provincial, or local laws or regulations applicable to the Shipment.
TForce Freight reserves the right to refuse to accept, transport, or deliver any Tobacco Product Shipment that TForce Freight, in its sole and unlimited discretion, determines does not comply with TForce Freight requirements for the shipment or any applicable law or regulation, and to discontinue any or all service to any Shipper for, among other reasons, tendering such a Shipment. TForce Freight reserves the right to dispose of any Tobacco Product Shipment that Shippers are prohibited from shipping, that TForce Freight is not authorized to accept, that TForce Freight states that it will not accept, or that TForce Freight has a right to refuse.
While Shippers are responsible for reviewing all federal, state, provincial, or local laws or regulations applicable to a Shipment to determine the legality of the shipment, general restrictions applicable in all states (whether by law or by TForce Freight policy) include:
- TForce Freight does not provide service to any person or entity listed in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives PACT Act – Non-Compliant List.
- TForce Freight prohibits the shipment of Cigarettes or Little Cigars (as defined below) to consumers, regardless of destination state.
- TForce Freight prohibits the shipment of all Vaping Products (as defined below) throughout its U.S. domestic network, including import and export, regardless of nicotine content and destination state.
- All Tobacco Product Shipments must be made using TForce Freight Delivery Confirmation Adult Signature Required service, requiring the signature of an adult 21 years of age or older upon delivery.
- Federal law imposes labelling and packaging, record-keeping, and tax-collecting obligations relating to permissible tobacco shipments. See 18 U.S.C. § 376a.
- Federal law limits the quantity of tobacco that may be permissibly shipped. See 18 U.S.C. § 376a.
- Most states require that some or all Tobacco Products bear tax stamps; shippers are responsible for reviewing state or local laws governing the required tax stamps for any Tobacco Products they tender to TForce Freight for shipment, to ensure that TForce Freight is not carrying any Tobacco Products that do not bear the requisite tax stamps.
Vaping Products
Vaping Products are considered Tobacco Products for the purpose of this policy.TForce Freight no longer accepts for U.S. domestic shipment, including import and export into or from the U.S., any Vaping Product, including but not limited to e-cigarette devices and e-liquids or gels, regardless of nicotine content, even if a Shipper or consignee is permitted to ship and receive Vaping Products under applicable laws or regulations.
Alcohol
Guidelines for Shipping Alcohol
- Shipments containing beer, wine, or spirits (“Alcoholic Beverages”) are accepted for transportation only under agreements where the current 102 Rules Tariff is identified as a governing document, from shippers who are licensed and authorized under applicable laws to ship Alcoholic Beverages. Carrier will provide transportation services for Alcoholic Beverages subject to all applicable laws and regulations:
- Licensee to Licensee. Carrier will accept shipments of Alcoholic Beverages when both the shipper and recipient are either licensed wholesalers, licensed dealers, licensed distributors, licensed manufacturers or licensed importers, subject to additional requirements and all applicable laws and regulations.
- Shipper may not reconsign a shipment containing Alcoholic Beverages.
- Wine and Beer. Carrier will accept wine shipments from licensed entities directly to consumers, subject to additional requirements and all applicable laws and regulations. Shipment of beer to consumers is prohibited.
- Individual consumers may not ship Alcoholic Beverages. Shipment of spirits to consumers is prohibited.
- For all U.S. inbound import shipments containing Alcoholic Beverages, the consignee must be licensed and authorized to receive the Alcoholic Beverages.
- A signature of an adult is required for deliveries of shipments containing alcoholic beverages.
- Alcoholic beverages shall not be consigned to a Residence.
- It is the responsibility of the shipper to ensure that a package tendered to Carrier does not violate any federal, state, or local laws or regulations applicable to the shipment.
- Carrier reserves the right to dispose of any Alcoholic Beverages tendered for shipment which shippers are prohibited from shipping, which Carrier is not authorized to accept, which Carrier states that it will not accept, or which Carrier has a right to refuse. Carrier reserves the right to discontinue service to any shipper or broker for, among other reasons, tendering a shipment containing Alcoholic Beverages that does not comply with all applicable laws, regulation or Carrier’s rules.
Hemp
Special Procedures for Shipping Hemp
The shipment of Marijuana, as defined in 21 U.S.C. §802(16), is prohibited under any circumstances, even when Marijuana is for medicinal purposes or is otherwise legal under a state’s law.
Hemp, as defined in 7 U.S.C. § 1639o, is also prohibited from shipment when in plant form.
TForce Freight accepts products made from Hemp (including Cannabidiol – CBD) for shipment only as permitted by all applicable state and federal laws. It is the responsibility of the Shipper to ensure compliance with all such laws, including the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. §321, et seq.
CBD/Hemp liquid products intended for vaporization are prohibited in the U.S. network (including import and export). Please refer to the Tobacco and Vape Policy for more information.
TForce Freight will not accept Shipments containing Hemp products from any location that sells Marijuana or Marijuana products.
TForce Freight reserves the right to dispose of any shipment containing Marijuana, Hemp or Hemp products tendered for shipment which Shippers are prohibited from shipping, which UPS is not authorized to accept, which TForce Freight states that it will not accept, or which TForce Freight has a right to refuse.
TForce Freight reserves the right to discontinue service to any Shipper for, among other reasons, tendering a Package containing Marijuana, Hemp or Hemp products that does not comply with all applicable laws or the UPS Tariff/Terms and Conditions of Service.
Firearms and Ammunition
Special Procedures for Shipping Firearms
- Carrier will transport and deliver firearms as defined by the Title 18, Chapter 44 and Title 26, Chapter 53 of the United States Code between areas served in the U.S., but only between: (i) licensed importers; licensed manufacturers; licensed dealers; licensed collectors as defined in Title 18, Chapter 44 of the United States Code; law enforcement agencies of the U.S. or any department or agency thereof; and law enforcement agencies of any state or any department, agency or political subdivisions thereof; or (ii) where not prohibited by local, state, provincial or federal law, from individuals to licensed importers, licensed manufacturers or licensed dealers (and return of same).
- Upon presenting the goods for shipment, the person tendering the shipment to Carrier is required to notify Carrier that the shipment contains a firearm. The outside of the package(s) must not be marked, labeled or otherwise identify that the package(s) contains a firearm. The shipper and recipient are required to comply with all applicable government regulations and laws, including those pertaining to labeling. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives can provide assistance.
- The shipper and recipient must be of legal age as identified by applicable law.
- Carrier cannot ship or deliver firearms COD.
- Carrier will transport small-arms ammunition when packed and labeled in compliance with local, state, and federal law, and the Hazardous Materials Item of this rules tariff. Ammunition is an explosive and must be shipped separately as hazardous materials. Loaded firearms or firearms with ammunition shall not be shipped in the same package.
- Carrier will not transport firearms that are legally owned by or offered for tender by an individual or from one individual to another individual (or to themselves at another address) under any circumstances.
