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DOT Exemption/Special Permit Packaging
DOT Exemption/Special Permit Packaging
The table below lists the known packaging's that can be used to package specific hazardous materials that UPS requires to be in DOT exemption/Special Permit packaging. You may find other acceptable exemption packages offered by your hazardous materials packaging professional. Be sure that the packaging's you purchase are approved by the DOT and are covered under a current exemption.

Exemption Number
Applicable UPS Modes
Classes/Divisions*
Manufacturer
DOT-SP-8249
Ground or passenger aircraft
Division 4.1, 4.3, 5.1**, 5.2**, 6.1
Class 3, 8, or 9
LPS Industries
1-800-275-6577
DOT-SP-9168
Ground or passenger aircraft
Division 4.1, 4.3, 5.1**, 5.2**, 6.1
Class 3, 8, or 9
All-Pak, Inc.
1-800-245-2283
DOT-SP-10672
Ground or passenger aircraft
Division 4.1, 4.3, 5.1**, 5.2**, 6.1
Class 3, 8, or 9
Burlington Packaging
1-800-797-4118
DOT-SP-10962
Ground or passenger aircraft
Division 4.1, 4.3, 5.1**, 5.2**, 6.1
Class 3, 8 or 9 
International Compliance Center
1-716-283-0002
DOT-SP-10977
Ground or passenger aircraft
Division 4.1, 4.3, 5.1**, 5.2**, 6.1
Class 3, 8 or 9
Federal Industries Corp.
(612) 476-1500
DOT-SP-11248
Ground or passenger aircraft
Division 4.1, 4.3, 5.1**, 5.2**, 6.1
Class 3, 8 or 9
HazMatPac, Inc.
1-800-923-9123
DOT-SP-13355
Ground or passenger aircraft
Division 4.1, 4.3, 5.1**, 5.2**, 6.1
Class 3, 8, or 9
HAZPlus
1-866-596-6786

*Division 6.1 packages must be prepared without hazard labels.
**Division 5.1 and 5.2 materials are accepted in Ground Service only.

You must use the exemption/special permit package corresponding to the class of hazardous material authorized by the exemption/special permit. The manufacturer's instructions for assembly must be followed completely. This includes using only components that are specifically designed as part of the exemption packaging system.

The package must be stamped by the manufacturer with "DOT-E" or "DOT - SP" followed by the exemption number on the side of the carton. The "DOT-E" or "DOT - SP" number must also appear on the UPS Shipping Paper and the Shipper's Certification indicating that the exemption/special permit applies to this specific shipment of hazardous material.

Finally, UPS requires that a copy of the written DOT exemption/special permit be placed on the package in a resealable pouch.

If "yes" appears in the "Ground Shipments - DOT Exemption/Special Permit or 173.13" or the "Air Shipments - DOT Exemption/Special Permit or 173.13" columns the package must conform to the applicable DOT Exemption/Special Permit or 173.13.

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


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