49 CFR and UPS
49 CFR and UPS
CFR or UPS? Both!
This online guide for our hazardous materials customers will help you comply with the
limitations and other requirements (variations) for our service offerings. However, all
hazardous materials must be prepared in accordance with the appropriate federal
Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). These regulations can be found in Title 49 of
the code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR).* This guide is not intended to replace the
federal regulations but rather is to be used in conjunction with them.** The HMR
changes periodically, and it is your responsibility to comply with the most current
standards.
As a UPS hazardous materials contract customer, you must comply not only with 49 CFR
but also with UPS carrier variations for domestic air and ground hazardous materials
shipments. For help meeting package preparation and documentation requirements, and
UPS variations, we have trained hazardous materials specialists available by phone.
Simply call our Hazardous Materials Support Center at 1-800-554-9964 between 8:00
a.m. Monday and 6:00 a.m. Saturday, Eastern Time.
Restrictions in this UPS guide that exceed governmental regulations are established due
to the UPS “conditions incident to transportation.” Packages not meeting all these
standards will not be accepted by UPS.
This guide is not intended as, nor should it be considered, a statement of safety
precautions to be followed by a customer (shipper) or any other person who is handling,
stowing, or transporting any hazardous materials. Nor is it to be used as a guide for
service commitments. Please consult the applicable UPS service guides for further
information.
If you have any questions about shipping hazardous materials with UPS, please call the
UPS Hazardous Materials Support Center at 1-800-554-9964.
*The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) enacts and enforces all hazardous
materials transportation law in the United States. It has jurisdiction over all interstate,
intrastate, and foreign transportation of hazardous materials on aircraft, railcars, vessels,
and highway carrier and shippers in the United States. 49 CFR may be purchased from
the Government Printing Office, local Government bookstores, or hazardous materials
supply dealers.
** Compliance with DOT regulations is a requirement for any person who offers a
hazardous materials shipment. Non-compliance with the federal HMR could result in
civil or even criminal penalties by the appropriate federal agencies. For more
information about the DOT’s Hazardous Materials Regulations, visit
http://hazmat.dot.gov.
Hazardous Materials Service Definition
Hazardous Materials Service Definition
UPS accepts hazardous materials on a contract basis only. UPS accepts non-bulk
quantities of hazardous materials shipments for transport by “highway and rail” or “air”
modes when prepared in accordance with the Department of Transportation Hazardous
Materials Regulations (HMR). “Air” modes include UPS Next Day Air, UPS 2nd Day
Air and UPS 3 Day Select. This UPS Guide for Shipping Ground and Air Hazardous
Materials should always be used in conjunction with the most current HMR as
documented in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR).
You, as the shipper, may ship specific hazardous materials in specific quantities as
outlined in the chemical table as long as you fully comply with all governmental
regulations and UPS variations.
In many cases, UPS requirements are more restrictive than those of the U.S. Department
of Transportation (DOT). UPS “conditions incidents of transportation “differ from those
of other systems due to our unique method of sorting, handling, and moving packages.
UPS only accepts hazardous materials shipments for customers that follow these
variations.
UPS transports hazardous materials only within and between the 50 United States and
Puerto Rico. Hazardous Materials Contract Service is available for customers with a
daily pickup account. You, as the shipper, must complete all requirements for the
hazardous materials shipment before pickup. Contact your local UPS Business
Development Department for qualification and approval information. UPS does not
accept hazardous materials shipments at UPS Customer Counters, Air Service Center, Air
Letter Centers, Authorized Shipping Outlets, commercial counters, or using Internet
shipping (except for ground shipments of ORM-D material).
The Hazardous Materials Service handling charge applies to all hazardous materials
packages that require a UPS Shipping Paper.
Time-in-transit guarantees do not apply to hazardous materials packages that are delayed
due to causes beyond the carrier’s control or acts of God. Further, no guarantee applies
to hazardous materials packages that are improperly offered for transport.
UPS Carrier Variations
As a UPS hazardous materials contract customer, you must process your hazardous
materials shipments using a UPS compliant shipping solution in conjunction with
hazardous materials shipment preparation software or another solution to electronically
transmit hazardous materials date to UPS. Customers who do not comply cannot ship
hazardous materials packages using UPS.
Class 5 hazardous materials (Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides) are not accepted in any
UPS Air Service. This applies to primary and subsidiary risk.
Hazardous materials shipments authorized for non-specification packaging, that require a
shipping paper, must be in outer packages at the following minimum levels (this also
includes overpacks).
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All packages must meet the requirements of International Safe Transit
Association (ISTA) Procedure 1A testing
Packages weighing no more than 20 lbs. must be in a minimum 200 lbs. Burst
Strength or 32 Edge Crush Test (ECT) certified box
Packages weighing over 20 lbs. must be in a minimum 275 lbs. Burst Strength or
44 ECT certified box
Any non-specification package that displays the ISTA seal indicating the package
has been tested and certified to ISTA Procedure 1A is not subject to the minimum
ECT or burst strength requirements.
With the exception of shipments containing dry ice, hazardous materials packages must
not exceed 70 lbs. gross weight. Lower limits apply to certain materials.
UPS does not accept certain hazardous materials in its Ground or Air Services. See the
chemical table for details.
UPS will not accept the use of a “TOXIC” or ‘POISON” label on packages containing
Division 6.1, Packing Group III materials. We require the use of a Division 6.1 label
with “PG III” on the label and no other text.
UPS may restrict specific hazardous materials to a defined maximum outer package or
inner receptacle capacity.
UPS accepts only “Passenger Aircraft Quantities” of hazardous materials offered for
transport in UPS Air Services. All air shipments of Classes 4 and 8 packing group (PG)
III must be in packaging tested to PG II when they are in UN packaging.
The DOT’s exceptions for combustible liquids do not apply for any air shipments in the
UPS system.
UPS does not permit the use of the exception (49 CFR 173.308) for cigarette lighters or
similar devices. To be transported in the UPS system, these devices must be fully
declared. They require shipping papers, proper packaging, marking, and labeling.
UPS does not permit “Limited Quantity” exceptions to be used for PG I hazardous
materials or materials required to be in “Exemption” packaging.
UPS requires shippers to affix an authorized UPS Shipping Paper to each hazardous
material package and to complete an entry in the UPS Shipper’s Certification of
Hazardous Materials for each package. A hard copy of the Shipper’s Certification must
still be given to the UPS driver, even though you electronically submitted the data to
UPS.
UPS requires that all packages, including hazardous materials, be capable of meeting the
requirements of the ISTA Procedure 1A testing protocol, as well as the applicable
specification and performance requirements of 49 CFR parts 173 and 178.
UPS requires the proper shipping name and identification number (if one is assigned) be
marked on all packages containing hazardous materials.
Hazardous materials may not be shipped in UPS-provided packaging, such as Letters,
Paks, and Tubes.
UPS accepts only non-bulk packagings of hazardous materials not exceeding the
manufacturer’s specifications on the packagings.
Packages must not be banded, taped or strapped together.
Shippers must comply with DOT requirements for performance-oriented packaging
unless a specific exception in the DOT rules applies. Hazardous materials offered in
authorized single packagings must be overcartoned for safety.
UPS requires the use of DOT exemption packaging for many materials including all
Class 6.1 PG I or II and Division 4.3 materials. Materials of Class 6.1 PG III must also
be shipped in DOT exemption packaging when offered for Air Service. See the chemical
table for specific materials. A copy of the DOT exemption paperwork must be placed in
a resealable pouch on the package(s). UPS does not allow DOT exemption packaging to
be overpacked or overcartoned.
UPS requires orientation markings on all shipments of liquid hazardous materials
regardless of DOT exceptions.
Packages of materials that are noxious, extremely annoying, or cause discomfort should
be offered to UPS only in an acceptable “stench” package as described in this guide.
Any non-specification package that displays the ISTA seal indicating the package has
been tested and certified to ISTA Procedure 1A is not subject to the minimum ECT or
burst strength requirements.
A packing group is not required for materials classed as an explosive. In the UPS Guide
a black diamond appears in the packing group column. This indicates that the shipping
paper for these materials could display a Packing Group II or the shipping paper could
have no packing group.
In accordance with DOT Docket HM-215D, UPS will allow the display of the hazard
class or division number in the lower corner of a subsidiary hazard label. UPS will also
allow a subsidiary hazard label without the hazard class or division number displayed in
the lower corner as allowed by DOT until October 1, 2005.
DOT Docket HM-215E
UPS has evaluated the regulatory changes put forth in DOT Docket HM-215E. The
appropriate changes and additions have been made to the UPS Chemical Table. Separate
tables are provided for “Additions,” “Revisions,” and “Deletions.”
Air Hazardous Materials Service
“Air” modes include UPS Next Day Air, UPS 2nd Day Air, and UPS 3 Day Select. UPS
Air Hazardous Materials Service provides delivery of hazardous materials in passenger
aircraft quantities to every address in the 48 contiguous states, Alaska, metropolitan areas
of Hawaii, and Puerto Rico in both UPS Next Day Air and UPS 2nd Day Air Service.
Pickup service is restricted in some areas of Alaska. Refer to the following table for
more detail.
Alaska
Delivery service is provided to the entire state. Pickup service is provided from the
following points.
Location
ZIP Code
Anchor Point
99556
Anchorage
99501-04
99507-24
99599
99695
Aurora Lodge
Badger
99701
99711
Birch Estates
99701
Birch Lake
99701
Birchwood
99567
Boyd
99701
Brentwood
99687
Broadmoor Acres
99701
Butte
99654
Chugiak
99567
Clam Gulch
99568
Coal Creek
99701
Cohoe
99669
College
99708
College Village
99504
Currys Corner
99701
Derby Tract
99701
Eagle River
99577
Eielsen AFB
99702
Eklutna
99567
Elmendorf AFB
99506
Fairbanks
99701
99706-12
Fire Lake
99577
Fort Richardson
99505
Fort Wainwright
99703
Fritz Creek
99603
Geist
99701
Goat Creek
99567
Happy Valley
99556
Harding Lake
99701
Homer
99603
Jennie M
99701
Kachemak
99603
Kasilof
99610
Kenai
99611
Lemata
99701
Mack
99701
Matanuska
99645
McKinley Acres
99701
Meadow Lakes
99687
Mendeltna Lodge
99645
Mountainview
99504
Nikishka
99611
Nikiski
99635
Nikolaevsk
99556
Ninilchik
99639
North Kenai
North Pole
99611
99705
Nunaka Valley
99504
Old Ninilchik
99639
Palmer
99645
Peters Creek
99567
Rego
99701
Shanly
99701
Snowball
99701
Soldotna
99669
South Bjerremark
99701
Spenard
99503
Sprucewood
99701
Sterling
99672
Totem Park
99701
University of Alaska (Fairbanks)
99775
University
99701
University Park
99701
Wasilla
99654
99687
West Fairwest
99701
Westwood
99701
Wilcox
99701
Wilcox Estates
99701
Pickup service is also restricted in some areas of Hawaii. Refer to the following table for
more detail.
Hawaii
No delivery or pickup service is provided to or from the following points.
Location
ZIP Code
Kalaupapa
96742
Kauanakakai
96748
Kualapuu
96757
Lanai Lanai
96763
Manaloa
96770
Maui Hana
96713
Molokai Houlehua
96729
New Carrier Variations / DOT Requirements
New UPS Carrier Variations
As a UPS Hazardous Materials contract customer, you are responsible for referring to this
online guide for all current and future requirements and changes to UPS’s hazardous
materials service.
All hazardous materials shippers must process their shipments using a UPS compliant
shipping solution in conjunction with hazardous materials shipment preparation software
or another solution to electronically transmit hazardous material data to UPS. Customers
who do not comply cannot ship hazardous materials packages using UPS.
UPS will not allow the use of the word “inhibited” to be shown on packagings or
shipping papers in place of the word “stabilized” that has been authorized by DOT
Docket HM-215E.
UPS will not allow the use of the alternative basic description on the shipping paper that
has been authorized by DOT Docket HM-215E.
Printed copies of the UPS Guide for Shipping Ground and Air Hazardous Materials are
no longer available. The contents of this guide are available exclusively on the Web. For
several years now, our Web site has served as the most up-to-date, definitive resource for
hazardous materials information. Making it the exclusive resource is a natural next step in
using its power, flexibility, and timeliness to keep you informed.
Shipments of Explosives
Within the domestic U.S., UPS offers to transport explosives as shown in our Chemical
Listing Table. Under regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives (ATF), the following terms will apply to UPS service:
UPS Drivers will not provide information on ATF Form 5400.8. As a result of ATF
regulations amended September 11, 2003, UPS Drivers will show their drivers licenses
for examination by shippers of explosives.
In accordance with ATF’s Ruling 2003.5, UPS personnel will not complete or convey
ATF Form 5400.4. Shippers may verify delivery of shipments of explosives by the
alternative means identified in the ATF ruling 2003.5.
New DOT Requirements
Limited Quantity Shipments
UPS will allow the alternative marking for ground Limited Quantity shipments as
described in section 172.315 of the 49 CFR.
Shipping Papers
In accordance with DOT Docket HM-215E, the shipping papers must display the number
and types of packaging. The mandatory compliance date for this new requirement is
October 1, 2007.
In addition, the subsidiary hazard class or division number must be entered in parentheses
following the primary hazard class or division number on the shipping paper. The
mandatory compliance date for this new requirement is October 1, 2005.
Air Eligibility Marking
In accordance with DOT Docket HM-215E, all non-bulk packages offered for
transportation or transported by aircraft must be marked with the air eligibility marking
(49 CFR 173.321). The mandatory compliance date for this requirement is October 1.
2004.
Shipments of Explosives
Within the domestic U.S., UPS offers to transport explosives as shown in our Chemical
Listing Table. Under regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives (ATF), the following terms will apply to UPS service:
UPS Drivers will not provide information on ATF Form 5400.8. As a result of ATF
regulations amended September 11, 2003, UPS Drivers will show their drivers licenses
for examination by shippers of explosives.
In accordance with ATF’s Ruling 2003.5, UPS personnel will not complete or convey
ATF Form 5400.4. Shippers may verify delivery of shipments of explosives by the
alternative means identified in the ATF ruling 2003.5.
Contract Shipping
Contract Shipping
UPS accepts hazardous materials on a contract-basis only. ORM-D ground shipments do
not require a contract. As a transportation company, UPS is obligated to comply with all
governmental laws and regulations relating to the transportation of Hazardous Materials.
Such laws and regulations are issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to
ensure the safe transportation and offering for transportation of Hazardous Material using
all modes, including highway, air and rail.
UPS Hazardous Materials Contract Service provides a standardized and more efficient
method of handling hazardous materials in a compliant manner. The service is designed
to maximize the benefit to customers while minimizing the risks associated with these
types of shipments.
Contact your UPS Account Executive for information about shipping hazardous materials
using UPS. In addition, you can obtain information about shipping hazardous materials
with UPS by calling the UPS Hazardous Materials Support Center at 1-800-554-9964.
Approved Third-party Vendors
Approved Third-party Hazardous Materials Software Vendors
UPS accepts hazardous materials on a contract basis only. This contract stipulates that
customers must computer generate the UPS Hazardous Materials Shipping Paper. The
following vendors offer hazardous material shipment preparation software that is
compatible with UPS OnLine, WorldShip v4.0 or higher. The appropriate software name
and version are shown for each vendor.
Your hazardous materials software must be installed before you install WorldShip v4.0
unless you are using Microsoft Windows 95; then, Worldship must be installed first.
Dangerous Goods Council
HazShipper Gold, Silver, or Bronze v7.3
1040 Detwiler Drive
York, PA 17404
1-717-764-6606
Hazmat Software, LLC.
EasyShip Platinum v1.0
420 East S.R. 434
Suite B
Longwood, FL 32750
407-261-0500
I.C.C. The Compliance Center, Inc.
Easy Ship Platinum v1.0*
2150 Liberty Drive
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
1-800-767-7231
Infotrac/HMC
EasyShip Platinum v1.0
200 North Palmetto St.
Leesburg, FL 34748
1-800-468-1263
Labelmaster
Masterform by Labelmaster for UPS Domestic v3.0
5724 N. Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60646
1-800-621-5808
Labelmaster Software
Masterform by Labelmaster for UPS Domestic v3.0
400 E. Pine
Suite 210
Seattle, WA 98122
1-800-578-4955
If you have any questions about shipping hazardous materials with UPS, please call the
UPS Hazardous Materials Support Center at 1-800-554-9964.
*Use stated version of software or higher
Microsoft, Windows, EasyShip Platinum, Labelmaster and Masterform by Labelmaster
for UPS Domestic are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.