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Rules & Regulations > Security Policy

US Department of Transportation, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Policy

Prior to acceptance of shipments, all air freight must meet specific TSA Security Requirements.

United Airlines does not accept packages over 16 ounces from "Unknown Shippers" (commercial or private shippers not qualified by TSA requirements) or "Non-TSA Approved Indirect Air Carriers" (freight forwarders, integrators, couriers or consolidators without TSA certification).

Shipments received from TSA approved Indirect Air Carriers must be from known shippers only. No cargo from an unknown shipper will be accepted for transportation.

For more details including locations and hours of operations contact United Cargo.

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