Does limited quantity require declaration?

Full shipping papers (a Shippers’ Declaration) are required for limited quantity hazmat air shipments.

What is a limited quantity Hazmat?

The limited quantity is the maximum quantity per inner packaging or article for transporting dangerous goods as limited quantities. The excepted quantity is the maximum quantity per inner and outer packaging for transporting dangerous goods as excepted quantities.

What is considered a limited quantity item?

Limited Quantities refers to dangerous goods that are shipped in small containers which are packed in boxes or shrink-wrapped trays. Typical goods that fall under the Limited Quantity derogation include paints, varnishes, adhesives, drain cleaners and aerosols.

What is a limited quantity in TDG Regulations?

The “Limited Quantities Exemption” (Section 1.17) may allow you to transport more than 150 kg without having to comply with the entire TDG Regulations.

What is the difference between ORM-D and limited quantity?

A few years ago, regulations changed to phase out the ORM-D designation. Those regulations also changed the designation “Consumer Quantity” to “Limited Quantity.” Both labels mean the same thing, but updated documents will refer to Limited Quantity. All such products must be appropriately marked.

What is the difference between ORM D and limited quantity?

What does limited quantity label mean?

A limited quantity of a hazardous material means the maximum amount of a hazardous material for which there is a specific labeling or packaging exception. Additionally, many carriers have reduced shipping rates or surcharges for limited quantities compared to fully-regulated dangerous goods shipments.

What is limited quantity ORM-D?

ORM-D (other regulated materials for domestic transport only) was a marking for mail or shipping in the United States. Packages bearing this mark contained hazardous material in a limited quantity that present a limited hazard during transportation, due to its form, quantity, and packaging.

What does limited quantity mean when shipping?

The limited quantity is the maximum quantity per inner packaging or article for transporting dangerous goods as limited quantities. It can be found in the column 7a of Dangerous Goods List.

What are limited quantity labels?

Limited Quantity Labels. Limited Quantity Labels are for use on the shipment of dangerous goods packaged in limited quantities. Regulations allow the use of a label with printed UN number on packages in place of displaying the proper shipping name. Our range of limited quantity labels, limited quantity diamonds and limited quantity packaging…

What are the requirements for limited quantity packaging?

Limited Quantities Goods must be carried in small containers (e.g., bottles), which are then packed in boxes or on shrink-wrapped trays; Packages must pass certain performance tests requirements (less stringent than UN-approved packages); The maximum gross weight is 30 kgs for boxes or 20kgs for shrink-wrapped trays;

What are limited quantity exceptions?

The Limited Quantity exemption is a regulatory alternative to preparing shipments provided certain conditions are met. This exemption applies to small quantities of lower risk dangerous goods, other than explosives, which are identified in the regulations.