UPS: New Requirements

All hazardous materials shippers must process their shipments using a UPS compliant shipping solution in conjunction with hazardous materials shipment preparation software. You may utilize UPS provided WorldShip^® 2008 version 10.0 (or higher), purchase approved third-party software or use a comparable system which will provide UPS with the necessary electronic information. Customers who do not comply by this date will no longer be able to ship hazardous materials packages via UPS. UPS will not allow the use of the word "inhibited" to be shown on packaging or shipping papers in place of the word "stabilized" that has been authorized by DOT Docket HM-215E.

New DOT Requirements
Biological Substances, Category B In accordance with DOT Docket HM-226A, as of October 01, 2006, the proper shipping name of "Diagnostic specimens" has been replaced with "Biological Substances, Category B". Packages must be clearly marked "Biological Substances, Category B". The package must also be marked with the identification number "UN3373" in a square-on-point configuration. UPS does not accept Category A, Infectious Substances. Packaging UPS will allow the use of the general marking requirements for non-bulk packagings for special permits authorized under 172.301 (c) and 173.23 (h). UPS will allow the use of packaging exception 173.13 authorized under HM-233. This exception can be used in place of DOT Exemption/Special Permit packaging. In accordance with DOT Docket HM-215G, when an overpack is used, the outer package must be marked with the word "OVERPACK." Alternatively, until October 01, 2007, the overpack may be marked with a statement indicating that the "inside packages comply with prescribed specifications." The "inner container comply with prescribed specifications" markings remain in effect for certain cylinders described under section 173.301 (a) (9). Limited Quantity Shipments UPS will allow the alternative marking for Limited Quantity shipments as described in section 172.315 of the 49 CFR. Shipping Papers In accordance with DOT Docket HM215I, for transportation by aircraft, the gross mass must be shown if gross mass is indicated in Columns 9(A) or 9(B) of the 172.101 table. UPS will allow the use of the additional description requirement for special permits authorized under 172.203 (a) and 173.23 (h). In accordance with DOT Docket HM-215I, UPS will allow the use of basic description sequence which starts with the proper shipping name until January 01, 2013. 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 01, 2007. In accordance with DOT Docket HM-215G, for air shipments, the following statement must appear on the shipping paper, "I declare that all of the applicable air transport requirements have been met." The current UPS shipping paper includes this statement. 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 01, 2005.

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.

If you have any questions about shipping hazardous materials with UPS, please call the Materials Support Center at 1-800-554-9964.