Transporting certain categories of goods requires strict adherence to a complex framework of federal, state, and carrier regulations. Shipments containing regulated, restricted, pharmaceutical, or high-value goods are subject to mandatory compliance checks by various government agencies, including:
DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
DOT (Department of Transportation)
DHS (Department of Homeland Security)
CBP (Customs and Border Protection)
TSA (Transportation Security Administration)
The specific agencies involved depend entirely on the commodity class being shipped.
To prevent potential disruptions—such as shipment seizure, significant delays, or return-to-sender actions—and to guarantee seamless legal routing clearance, a temporary Compliance Deposit is required for these shipments.
This deposit is held solely to ensure all necessary compliance duties are completed accurately and lawfully, providing a layer of regulatory safety for your freight. It is important to note that this is not a service charge. The full amount of the deposit is refunded entirely upon successful delivery, once all compliance duties have been completed and verified.
