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) or as appropriate, regulations promulgated by International Civil Aviation Association (ICAO) and International Air Transport Association (IATA). "Air" modes include UPS Next Day Air, UPS 2nd Day Air, UPS 3 Day Select, all ground shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. 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) and in the most current versions of regulations promulgated by ICAO and IATA.
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 some cases, UPS requirements are more restrictive than those of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). UPS "conditions incident to transportation" differ from those of other systems due to our unique method for sorting, handling, and moving packages. UPS only accepts hazardous materials shipments from customers that follow these variations.
UPS transports hazardous materials only within and between the 50 United States and Puerto Rico. For information regarding shipping dangerous goods beyond the United States and Puerto Rico, please refer to the UPS Guide for Shipping International Dangerous Goods. 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 Centers, The UPS Store®, Air Letter Centers, Authorized Shipping Outlets, commercial counters, or using Internet shipping. Ground shipments of ORM-D materials in the 48 contiguous States may be accepted at some locations.
The Hazardous Materials Service handling charge applies to all hazardous materials packages that require a UPS Shipping Paper or Shipper's Declaration.
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. |
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| UPS Carrier Variations |
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) or purchase approved Third-party software. Customers who do not comply with regulations or UPS variations may no longer be able to ship hazardous materials packages via 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 (overpacks are excluded from this requirement):
- All packages must meet the requirements of International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) Procedure 1A testing.
- Packages must be in a minimum 200 lbs. Burst Strength or 32 Edge Crush Test (ECT) certified box. The box must also be of sufficient strength to protect the contents while in transit.
- 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. One exception is Class 9. UPS accepts "Passenger" and "Cargo Aircraft" quantities for some Class 9 materials (refer to the most recent copy of the UPS Chemical Tables for additional requirements). 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/Special Permit" packaging or 173.13.
UPS requires shippers to affix an authorized UPS Shipping Paper or Shipper's Declaration (3 copies of the DG Dec required per package for domestic IATA shipments) 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 or IATA Section 5.
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 (with the exception of Laboratory Paks), and Tubes.
UPS accepts only non-bulk packaging of hazardous materials not exceeding the manufacturer's specifications on the packaging.
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 packaging may be overcartoned. Authorized single packagings may be offered for ground service only in the 48 contiguous States. Authorized single packagings are those allowed by the regulations, with the following additional UPS requirement: For the UPS small parcel environment, rigid packagings must be used (e.g. plastic, steel, aluminum, etc.) in order to withstand the normal rigors of small package transportation. Cylinders must be overcartoned to protect operating mechanisms. Additional handling charges may apply.
UPS requires the use of DOT exemption/special permit or 173.13 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/special permit or 173.13 packaging when offered for Air Service. See the chemical table for specific materials. A copy of the DOT exemption/special permit paperwork must be placed in a resealable pouch on the package(s). UPS does not allow DOT exemption/special permit 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 a shipping paper for these materials could display a Packing Group II or the shipping paper could have no packing group. |
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| Ground Service to/from the US 48 States to/from Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Catalina Island |
When preparing Hazardous Materials packages for UPS Ground service to/from Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Catalina Island, packages must be prepared in accordance with applicable air regulations. Many products that are not regulated or do not require shipping papers via Ground service are fully regulated when transported via air (example: ORM-D). Hazardous Materials are accepted for transportation in UPS Ground service to/from Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Catalina Island only in passenger aircraft quantities prepared according to the requirements set forth in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) or IATA and the UPS Hazardous Materials Guide at UPS.com. One exception is Class 9. UPS accepts "Passenger" and "Cargo Aircraft" quantities for some Class 9 materials. Refer to the most recent copy of the UPS Chemical Table for additional requirements.
In addition, Hazardous Materials are only accepted in the UPS system from those customers who have a daily pickup account and have signed an "Agreement for Transportation of Hazardous Materials" or have those provisions incorporated into their existing customized contract for shipping service with UPS. When using Ground Hundredweight Service to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Catalina Island, Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods, combustible liquids and all "Other Regulated Materials" (ORM-D) are prohibited. |
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| Air Hazardous Materials Service |
| "Air" modes include UPS Next Day Air, UPS 2nd Day Air, and UPS 3 Day Select. UPS Air Hazardous Materials Services provide 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. One exception is Class 9. UPS accepts "Passenger" and "Cargo Aircraft" quantities for some Class 9 materials. Refer to the most recent copy of the UPS Chemical Table for additional requirements. |
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| Pickup service is also restricted in some areas of Hawaii. Refer to the following table for more detail. |
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