Dangerous goods: how to ship
Get an overview of dangerous goods shipping information, learn how to identify dangerous goods, review special handling fees and more. Plus, learn how to ship lithium batteries.
For FedEx Ground® hazardous materials shipments, start here.
FedEx is a world leader in the transport of dangerous goods and has specialists on staff to assist with dangerous goods questions. Shipments with dangerous goods must be tendered to FedEx in accordance with current International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations for air transport and the FedEx Terms and Conditions. This is required regardless of the routing and whether the shipment ends up physically moving by air transportation, ground transportation or a combination of these.
See FedEx® Services Available to Ship Dangerous Goods for the services you can use to ship accessible and inaccessible dangerous goods, and dry ice.
Dangerous goods service is not available for:
- FedEx SameDay® and FedEx SameDay® Freight, except for dry ice and UN 3373 Biological Substance, Category B.
- FedEx International First®, except for dry ice.
- FedEx® International Next Flight.
- FedEx International Airport-to-AirportSM (see FedEx Services Available to Ship Dangerous Goods for exceptions).
- FedEx stamps. FedEx stamps can be used for dangerous goods that do not receive a dangerous goods handling code or surcharge (see Special Handling Fees, "Dangerous goods that are not assessed a surcharge").
- Shipments rated with FedEx One Rate® pricing.
A special handling fee applies. However, there are some dangerous goods we do not surcharge: dangerous goods in Excepted Quantities (IATA 2.6); excepted package radioactive materials (IATA 10.5.8); Biological Substance, Category B, UN 3373; Genetically Modified Micro-organisms and Genetically Modified Organisms (UN 3245); Magnetized Material when there is no Shipper’s Declaration required (UN 2807); and shipments containing any permitted IATA Section II lithium batteries.
FedEx prohibits the expediting of dangerous goods, except for shipments in which dry ice is the only dangerous goods in the shipment.
The following dangerous goods may be shipped within the U.S. and U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico, in accordance with the current edition of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR):
- Magnetized material.
- Special permit packaging.
- Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, n.o.s. for nonbulk packages.*
- Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Solid, n.o.s. for nonbulk packages.
- Shipments containing ethyl alcohol in small amounts as defined by 49 CFR 173.150 (g).*
- Some U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) special permits that have been approved for air transportation.
*Shipments containing liquids offered under these 49CFR exceptions must also meet the general packaging provisions in IATA 5.0.2.4.1 and 5.0.2.8.
FedEx does not transport Division 1.3 explosives. Division 1.3 explosives are prohibited for the following list of services: FedEx SameDay, FedEx First Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight, FedEx Standard Overnight, FedEx 2Day A.M., FedEx 2Day, FedEx Express Saver, FedEx SameDay Freight, FedEx First Overnight Freight, FedEx 1Day Freight, FedEx 2Day Freight, and FedEx 3Day Freight. If you are in need of dedicated door-to-door shipping for Division 1.3 explosives, contact FedEx Custom Critical.
FedEx is not required to add dry ice to packages. If you have a dry ice shipment prepared according to IATA regulations, you do not need a Shipper’s Declaration. However, you must check the Dry Ice block and enter the dry-ice information on the airbill, air waybill or electronic shipping device. Where dry ice is tendered as a refrigerant with dangerous goods that require a declaration, the Dangerous Goods block and the Dry Ice block on the airbill or air waybill must be checked, and the dry ice information completed. All dry-ice shipments require package marking and labeling. Call our hotline for assistance: 1.800.463.3339 and say “dangerous goods” (outside the U.S., call 1.901.375.6806).
Within the U.S., Highway Route Controlled Quantity or Fissile Class III radioactive materials will not be accepted for carriage without advance arrangements. Call 1.800.463.3339 and say “dangerous goods” for details (outside the U.S., call 1.901.375.6806). FedEx First Overnight®, FedEx First Overnight® Freight and FedEx International First® cannot be used to ship radioactive materials.
- Alaska, Hawaii and international shipments. There are limitations for dangerous goods shipments to Alaska, Hawaii and many international destinations. For international shipments, call 1.800.463.3339 (say “international services”) to check commodity acceptability. Please identify the destination city and country, and the hazard-class name (corrosives, toxics and so on) when you call. For more information, see Alaska and Hawaii Shipping Information, and International Shipping Information.
- Classifying your shipment. If you are not sure whether your commodity meets the definition of a dangerous good, contact the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) at 1.800.467.4922.
- C.O.D. You can ship dangerous goods C.O.D., but you must complete shipping documentation using a FedEx® electronic shipping solution such as FedEx Ship Manager® at fedex.com.
- Drop-off. You can drop off dangerous goods at some, but not all, staffed FedEx locations. Go to Drop-Off Locations for more information.
- Marking airbills. Always mark Yes or No on airbills and air waybills to indicate whether you’re offering dangerous goods. Go to Packaging, Marking and Documentation for more information.
- U.S. locations where service is not available. FedEx does not pick up or deliver shipments containing dangerous goods, including dry ice, in some extended service areas and locations served by cartage agents.
Call 1.800.463.3339 and say “dangerous goods” to reach the dangerous goods/hazardous materials hotline if you have questions (outside the U.S., call 1.901.375.6806), or call FedEx international customer service at 1.800.463.3339 (say “international services”) for commodity acceptability to international destinations.
We provide dangerous goods service for many Alaskan cities.1
- Select FedEx First Overnight®, FedEx Priority Overnight®, FedEx First Overnight® Freight, or FedEx 1Day® Freight to ship accessible dangerous goods.
- Select FedEx First Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight, FedEx Standard Overnight® (where available), FedEx 2Day®, FedEx First Overnight Freight, FedEx 1Day Freight, or FedEx 2Day® Freight to ship inaccessible dangerous goods.
1No dangerous goods service to the following postal codes: 99545-99555, 99557-99559, 99561, 99563-99566, 99569, 99571-99576, 99578-99581, 99583, 99585-99586, 99589-99591, 99602, 99604-99609, 99612-99614, 99620-99634, 99636-99638, 99640-99641, 99643-99644, 99647-99653, 99655-99668, 99674-99685, 99688-99695, 99697, 99704, 99710, 99712, 99714, 99720-99724, 99726-99727, 99729-99734, 99736-99774, 99776-99778, 99780-99786, 99788-99791, 99801-99803, 99811-99812, 99820-99821, 99824-99827, 99829-99830, 99832-99833, 99836, 99840-99841, 99850, 99901, 99903, 99918-99919, 99921-99923, 99925-99929, 99950.
You can ship dangerous goods to and from Hawaii with some restrictions1:
- Select FedEx First Overnight®, FedEx Priority Overnight®, FedEx First Overnight® Freight (island of Oahu only), or FedEx 1Day® Freight (island of Oahu only) to ship accessible dangerous goods.
- Select FedEx First Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight, FedEx 2Day®, FedEx First Overnight Freight (island of Oahu only), FedEx 1Day Freight (island of Oahu only), or FedEx 2Day® Freight (island of Oahu only) to ship inaccessible dangerous goods. FedEx 2Day delivers in 2 business days to Oahu and 3 business days to other islands.
1No dangerous goods service to the following postal codes: 96713, 96737, 96742, 96747, 96752, 96769, and 96796.
Drop-off locations for dangerous goods
You can drop off dangerous goods at some, but not all, staffed FedEx locations. To find one in your area go to Find FedEx Locations; enter your location; then select “Dangerous goods shipping.” If not dropped off at a staffed location that accepts dangerous goods, your shipment must be tendered to FedEx Express via a scheduled pickup at the customer location.
Dangerous goods shipments, including dry ice, are not allowed at FedEx® Drop Box locations, FedEx Office® Print and Ship Center locations, FedEx Authorized ShipCenter® locations, FedEx OnSite locations, or FedEx ShipSite® locations, with the following exceptions:
- Biological Substance, Category B (UN 3373) shipments can be placed in FedEx Drop Boxes in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. If FedEx Drop Boxes are not available at FedEx Office Print and Ship Center locations, UN 3373 shipments can be handed over the counter for acceptance. Contact your local FedEx Office Print and Ship Center location for service questions.
- Beginning April 19, 2021, Walgreens locations will accept UN 3373 packages for both hold and customer dropoff as part of the FedEx OnSite program.
- This includes approved COVID-19 at-home test kit returns.
- Other alliances (Dollar General, Albertsons and Target) will not be accepting UN 3373 shipments.
- UN 3373 package guidelines can be found here.
- FedEx shipments containing permitted IATA Section II lithium batteries are allowed at FedEx Office Print and Ship Center locations and may be placed in FedEx Drop Boxes.
Shipments containing accessible dangerous goods (ADG) and inaccessible dangerous goods (IDG) that are dropped off at staffed FedEx U.S. locations must be processed using a FedEx or third-party automation system, not paper airbills or air waybills. ADG and IDG shipments processed using paper airbills or air waybills may be tendered to FedEx via a scheduled pickup, however. For more information on items classified as ADG and IDG, see the Special Handling Fees section below. This change does not affect the following types of dangerous goods, which may be dropped off at staffed FedEx U.S. locations if processed using paper airbills or air waybills:
- Dry ice (UN 1845)
- Magnetized material (UN 2907)
- Excepted package radioactive materials (UN 2908, UN 2909, UN 2910 and UN 2911)
- IATA Section II lithium batteries (UN 3091 and UN 3481)
- Genetically Modified Micro-organisms and Genetically Modified Organisms (UN 3245)
- Biological Substance, Category B (UN 3373)
- Dangerous goods in excepted quantities
FedEx shipments containing hazardous materials, including Limited Quantity shipments, cannot be dropped off at FedEx Drop Box locations, FedEx Office Print and Ship Center locations, FedEx Ship Center locations, FedEx station or ramp locations, FedEx Authorized ShipCenter locations, FedEx OnSite locations, and unstaffed FedEx locations. They must be picked up by a FedEx driver.
Sometimes you may not recognize that the item you are shipping qualifies as dangerous goods and requires proper identification, classification, packaging, markings, labeling and documentation. However, it is your responsibility to correctly identify and classify these shipments.
The first step is for you to identify whether your shipment contains dangerous goods. This category includes aerosol sprays, airbags, ammunition, butane, car batteries, cologne, dry ice, fireworks, gasoline, jet fuel, lighters, lithium batteries, matches, nail polish, nail polish remover, nitrogen-refrigerated liquid, paint, perfume, solvents, some chemicals, and more.
If you are unsure whether your commodity meets the criteria for dangerous goods or which dangerous goods identification and classification applies to your shipment, contact the U.S. Department of Transportation at 1.800.467.4922. IATA regulations Section 2.2 also offers extensive information on the topic of hidden dangerous goods.
If you have further questions on shipment preparation, call our dangerous goods/hazardous materials hotline at 1.800.463.3339 (say “dangerous goods”). Outside the U.S., call 1.901.375.6806.
Ground vs. Air Regulations
Some items may not be regulated as hazardous materials under 49CFR when transported by ground but are regulated by IATA DG Regulations when transported by aircraft via the following list of FedEx services: FedEx SameDay, FedEx First Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight, FedEx Standard Overnight, FedEx 2Day A.M., FedEx 2Day, FedEx Express Saver, FedEx SameDay Freight, FedEx First Overnight Freight, FedEx 1Day Freight, FedEx 2Day Freight, and FedEx 3Day Freight. One common example is:
- Genetically Modified Organisms, UN3245
There are limitations for dangerous goods shipments to many international destinations. Call 1.800.463.3339 (say “international services”) to check commodity acceptability. Please identify the destination city and country, and the hazard-class name (corrosive, toxic, etc.) when you call.
For an overview of FedEx® service to individual countries, go to Countries Served: Overview of FedEx International Priority® and FedEx International Economy® services.
If you use paper air waybills rather than an electronic shipping solution to process dangerous goods shipments to international locations, you cannot use the standard FedEx® International Air Waybill:
- If you're shipping via FedEx International First®, FedEx International Priority®, FedEx International Economy®, FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution®, FedEx International Priority® Freight, FedEx International Economy® Freight or FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution® Freight, you must use the FedEx® Expanded Service International Air Waybill.
- If you're shipping via FedEx International Premium® or FedEx International Express Freight®, you must use either the FedEx IATA (023) Air Waybill or IATA Neutral Air Waybill.
Commodity restrictions. When shipping the following commodities internationally, check to ensure that they are accepted by your chosen FedEx service for delivery to the destination country and city:
- Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities (IATA 2.6)
- Excepted Package Radioactives (10.5.8)
To check commodity acceptability to your destination, select Get Rates and Transit Times, enter your shipment details and then choose the Get Detailed Quote option. Use the closest keyword from among the choices provided for that hazard class. If you have questions, contact FedEx international customer service at 1.800.463.3339 (say “international services”).
Additional information
- Class 7 radioactives are accepted only between specified locations in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean (preapproval required). Call 1.800.463.3339 and say “international services” for information. Class 7 substances will not be accepted outside the U.S. without preapproval.
- Class 1.4 explosives are acceptable for carriage to Canada, France, Germany, Japan, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. Note: United Arab Emirates allows only Class 1.4 explosives to be shipped via Hold at Location service to the FedEx facility in Dubai.
- For dangerous goods shipments picked up on Saturday and destined for any European city, one day will be added to the delivery commitment.
- Hold at Location service for dangerous goods shipments is available only at certain FedEx locations in Europe, Canada and Japan. Call our hotline for details.
As the shipper, you are responsible for identifying, classifying, packaging, marking, labeling and completing documentation for dangerous goods according to all national and international governmental regulations. Failure to do so could create dangerous conditions on the aircraft and result in the shipper being subject to governmental fines and penalties under applicable laws.
Packaging
FedEx® packaging may not be used to ship dangerous goods (including dry ice), with the following exceptions:
- Permitted IATA Section II lithium batteries, which may be shipped in FedEx boxes and tubes, as well as FedEx® Paks with a rigid box inside, offered as per FedEx operator variation FX-06.
- Biological Substance, Category B (UN 3373) shipments, which may be shipped in the FedEx® UN 3373 Pak, the FedEx® Medium Clinical Box, the FedEx® Large Clinical Box or the following FedEx Temp-Assure® cold shipping boxes: Small Cold Box Standard Duration, Medium Cold Box Standard Duration, Medium Cold Box Extended Duration, Large Cold Box Standard Duration and Large Cold Box Extended Duration.
Package labels
For faster, more accurate shipment preparation, use our FedEx dangerous goods package labels. Simply apply the labels, which are designed for the type of dangerous goods you're shipping, to your packages rather than marking and labeling them by hand. We have specialized labels for undeveloped film and dry ice. To order them, call 1.800.463.3339.
Package markings
Package markings must be permanently affixed to the package by the shipper. The markings can be handwritten on the package or applied in the form of a self-adhesive label. Attaching a pouch containing shipment information to the package does not meet this requirement.
IATA regulations, for example, require the shipper to mark the name and address of both the shipper and recipient on the package. Applying a peel-and-stick airbill or self-adhesive automation label meets this requirement; a paper airbill or paper automation bar code in a pouch does not.
Dry Shippers/Dry Dewars meeting the note in IATA Packing Instruction 202 should have an indication on the outer package that the shipment is a Dry Shipper or Dry Dewar.
Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods
- FedEx can accept Shipper's Declarations for Dangerous Goods only in typed or computer-generated formats, not handwritten (see FedEx Express variations FX-07 and FX-18 in the current IATA Dangerous Goods Manual for certain exceptions that apply, and other details).
- Most shipments to, from or transiting through the U.S. that require a Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods also require a 24-hour emergency-response telephone number. For exceptions to this rule, refer to current IATA regulations.
- FedEx electronic shipping solutions can accept different designations of dangerous goods for individual packages within a multiple-package shipment in the U.S. You must label each package appropriately and provide dangerous goods documentation for the entire shipment.
- If a mistake is made on the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods form, the shipper may correct the form then handwrite their full signature next to the alteration or amendment. This must be the same signature used to sign the document. The most common reason for a rejected shipment is neglecting to sign the alteration or amendment with the same signature used on the document. See IATA 8.1.2.6 for information on alterations and amendments.
Services within the U.S.
U.S. services |
Accessible dangerous goods |
Inaccessible dangerous goods |
Dry ice |
|---|---|---|---|
FedEx SameDay® |
__ |
UN 3373 only1 |
Yes |
FedEx First Overnight® |
Yes |
Yes2 |
Yes |
FedEx Priority Overnight® |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
FedEx Standard Overnight® |
__ |
Yes |
Yes |
FedEx 2Day® A.M. |
__ |
Yes |
Yes |
FedEx 2Day® |
__ |
Yes |
Yes |
FedEx Express Saver® |
__ |
Yes |
Yes |
FedEx SameDay® Freight |
__ |
UN 3373 only1 |
Yes |
FedEx First Overnight® |
Yes |
Yes2 |
Yes |
FedEx 1Day® Freight |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
FedEx 2Day® Freight |
__ |
Yes |
Yes |
FedEx 3Day® Freight |
__ |
Yes |
Yes |
International service from the U.S.
| International services from U.S. | Accessible dangerous goods |
Inaccessible dangerous goods |
Dry ice |
|---|---|---|---|
FedEx International First® |
__ |
__ |
Yes |
FedEx International Priority® |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
FedEx International Economy® |
Yes (except to Puerto Rico) |
Yes |
Yes |
FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution® |
__ |
Yes |
Yes |
FedEx International Priority® Freight |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
FedEx International Economy® Freight |
Yes (except to Puerto Rico) |
Yes |
Yes |
FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution® Freight |
__ |
Yes |
__ |
FedEx International Premium® |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
FedEx International Express Freight® |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
FedEx International Airport-to-AirportSM 3 |
__ |
__ |
__ |
International service from non-U.S. origins
| International services from non-U.S. origins | Accessible dangerous goods |
Inaccessible dangerous goods |
Dry ice |
|---|---|---|---|
FedEx International First® |
Yes |
Yes2 |
Yes |
FedEx International Priority® |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
FedEx International Economy® |
__ |
Yes (only from Canada to the U.S. and from Puerto Rico to the U.S. mainland) |
Yes (only from Canada to the U.S. and from Puerto Rico to the U.S. mainland) |
FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution® |
__ |
Yes |
Yes |
FedEx International Priority® Freight |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
FedEx International Economy® Freight |
__ |
__ |
__ |
FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution® Freight |
__ |
Yes |
__ |
FedEx International Premium® |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
FedEx International Express Freight® |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
FedEx International Airport-to-AirportSM 3 |
__ |
__ |
__ |
1Shipments that contain only UN 3373 Biological Substance, Category B, are not assessed a dangerous goods surcharge.
2Except Class 7 Radioactive materials.
3For shipments to Colombia that contain Division 1.4 explosives, UN 1202, UN 1203 or UN 1863, call FedEx Express Freight Services at 1.877.398.5851 for service information.
Call FedEx Express® Freight Services at 1.877.398.5851 before you ship via FedEx International Express Freight.
Restrictions
These restrictions apply to dangerous goods irrespective of the FedEx service being used.
- Dangerous goods (including dry ice) cannot be shipped in FedEx packaging, with the following exceptions:
- UN 3373, Biological Substance, Category B, which may be shipped in the FedEx® UN 3373 Pak, the FedEx® Medium Clinical Box, the FedEx® Large Clinical Box and all FedEx Temp-Assure® packaging.
- Permitted IATA Section II lithium batteries, which may be shipped in FedEx boxes and tubes.
Because dangerous goods cannot be shipped in FedEx packaging, FedEx One Rate® pricing is not available (except for IATA Section II lithium batteries shipped in FedEx boxes, tubes, or in a FedEx® Pak with a rigid box inside, prepared per FedEx Express operator variation FX-06).
- Dangerous goods cannot be placed in FedEx® Drop Boxes, except for Biological Substance, Category B (UN 3373) shipments (accepted at most drop boxes except those at FedEx ShipSite® locations) and IATA Section II lithium batteries.
- Dangerous goods cannot be placed in FedEx mail slots.
- Most FedEx Ship Center® locations do not accept dangerous goods shipments, except for permitted IATA Section II lithium batteries.
- FedEx dangerous goods and dry-ice shipments cannot be shipped from FedEx Office® Print and Ship Centers or FedEx Authorized ShipCenter® locations. FedEx Office Print and Ship Centers will accept FedEx shipments with devices containing IATA Section II lithium batteries, and Biological Substance, Category B shipments are allowed at select locations. FedEx OnSites will accept FedEx shipments with devices containing Section II lithium batteries. This excludes stand-alone Section II lithium batteries. See hazardous materials services and restrictions for information on dropping off FedEx shipments that contain lithium batteries (look under Service Restrictions).
Check this information before you ship dangerous goods to a non-U.S. destination via FedEx International Priority or, where available, FedEx International Economy. It provides a high-level overview of FedEx® international dangerous goods service, including commodity restrictions by country.
Fees that apply to shipments containing dangerous goods
There are special handling fees that apply to shipments containing dangerous goods. Surcharges are based on classification and type of special handling required, including whether the items need to be accessible during shipment.
Dangerous goods that are not assessed a surcharge
FedEx dangerous goods surcharges are not applied to certain types of dangerous goods:
- Dangerous goods in Excepted Quantities (IATA 2.6)
- Excepted package radioactive materials (IATA 10.5.8)
- Biological Substance, Category B (UN 3373)
- Shipments containing permitted IATA Section II lithium batteries
- Genetically Modified Micro-organisms and Genetically Modified Organisms (UN 3245)
- Magnetized Material, when there is no Shipper's Declaration required (UN 2807)
Dangerous goods via FedEx package services — U.S.
Accessible dangerous goods shipments
- Contain items that must be accessible during transit.
- May be shipped using only FedEx First Overnight® and FedEx Priority Overnight® services.
Accessible dangerous goods shipments
A special handling fee of $160 per package will be assessed. |
|
Class 1 |
Explosives |
Class 2.1 |
Flammable Gas |
Class 2.2 |
Non-Flammable Gas With a “Cargo Aircraft Only” Label |
Class 3 |
Flammable Liquid |
Class 4 |
Flammable Solid, Spontaneously Combustible, Dangerous When Wet |
Class 5 |
Oxidizer and Organic Peroxide |
Class 8 |
Corrosive Material |
Inaccessible dangerous goods shipments
- May be shipped via most FedEx U.S. package services.
Inaccessible dangerous goods shipments
A special handling fee of $73 per package will be assessed. |
|
Class 2.2 |
Non-Flammable Gas Without a “Cargo Aircraft Only” Label |
Class 6.1 |
Toxic |
Class 6.2 |
Infectious Substances |
Class 7 |
Radioactive Material |
Class 9 |
Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods |
Shipments containing dry ice
- A special handling fee of $7.50 per package will be assessed.
- If a shipment contains both dry ice and dangerous goods (accessible or inaccessible), only dangerous goods charges are assessed. The dry-ice surcharge is not assessed.
Dangerous goods via FedEx Express® Freight Services — U.S.
Accessible dangerous goods shipments
- Contain items that must be accessible during transit.
- May be shipped using only FedEx First Overnight® Freight and FedEx 1Day® Freight services.
Accessible dangerous goods shipments
A special handling fee will be assessed per shipment at the greater of $160 or $1.28 per pound. |
|
Class 1 |
Explosives |
Class 2.1 |
Flammable Gas |
Class 2.2 |
Non-Flammable Gas With a “Cargo Aircraft Only” Label |
Class 3 |
Flammable Liquid |
Class 4 |
Flammable Solid, Spontaneously Combustible, Dangerous When Wet |
Class 5 |
Oxidizer and Organic Peroxide |
Class 8 |
Corrosive Material |
Inaccessible dangerous goods shipments
- May be shipped via FedEx First Overnight® Freight, FedEx 1Day® Freight, FedEx 2Day® Freight and FedEx 3Day® Freight.
Inaccessible dangerous goods shipments
A special handling fee will be assessed per shipment at the greater of $131 or $0.46 per pound. |
|
Class 2.2 |
Non-Flammable Gas Without a “Cargo Aircraft Only” Label |
Class 6.1 |
Toxic |
Class 6.2 |
Infectious Substances |
Class 7 |
Radioactive Material |
Class 9 |
Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods |
Dangerous goods via FedEx international services
Accessible dangerous goods shipments
- Contain items that must be accessible during transit.
- May be shipped using FedEx International Priority®, FedEx International Priority® Freight, FedEx International Premium® or FedEx International Express Freight® services.
- From the U.S. only, may be shipped using FedEx International Economy® or FedEx International Economy® Freight (except to Puerto Rico).
- Dangerous goods are not acceptable to all international locations. Call 1.800.463.3339 and say “international services” for details and assistance.
Accessible dangerous goods shipments
A special handling fee will be assessed per shipment at the greater of $240.00 or $1.30 per pound. |
|
Class 1 |
Explosives |
Class 2.1 |
Flammable Gas |
Class 2.2 |
Non-Flammable Gas With a “Cargo Aircraft Only” Label |
Class 3 |
Flammable Liquid |
Class 4 |
Flammable Solid, Spontaneously Combustible, Dangerous When Wet |
Class 5 |
Oxidizer and Organic Peroxide |
Class 8 |
Corrosive Material |
Inaccessible dangerous goods shipments
- May be shipped via most FedEx international services.
- Dangerous goods are not acceptable to all international locations. Call 1.800.463.3339 and say “international services” for details and assistance.
Inaccessible dangerous goods shipments
A special handling fee will be assessed per shipment at the greater of $115.00 or $0.63 per pound. |
|
Class 2.2 |
Non-Flammable Gas Without a “Cargo Aircraft Only” Label |
Class 6.1 |
Toxic |
Class 6.2 |
Infectious Substances |
Class 7 |
Radioactive Material |
Class 9 |
Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods |
Shipments containing dry ice
- A special handling fee of $7.50 per shipment will be assessed ($7.50 per package for shipments to or from Puerto Rico).
- If a shipment contains both dry ice and dangerous goods (accessible or inaccessible), only dangerous goods charges are assessed. The dry-ice surcharge is not assessed.
Dangerous goods via FedEx International Express Freight
FedEx International Express Freight consignments subject to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations will be charged a special handling fee of $80 per UN article number, subject to a maximum charge of $300 per consignment. Please call FedEx Express Freight Services at 1.877.398.5851 for more information.
Lithium batteries are commonly used in devices such as mobile phones, laptops, watches, cameras and toys. However, lithium battery shipments or shipments with items that contain charged batteries can overheat and ignite in certain conditions, and once ignited may be difficult to extinguish. As a result there are several regulations surrounding the safe transport of lithium batteries.
Remember: all types of lithium batteries are considered dangerous goods and must be handled and labeled properly. Go to the International Air Transport Association’s lithium battery website to access government resources designed for lithium-battery shippers.
There are two main types of lithium batteries:
1. Lithium metal batteries, typically found in watches and cameras, are generally non-rechargeable, disposable lithium batteries which contain metallic lithium and are also called primary lithium batteries.
2. Lithium ion batteries, typically found in mobile phones or laptops, are generally rechargeable lithium batteries which contain lithium polymer, and are also called secondary lithium batteries.
For all types of dangerous goods, the federal government requires shippers to have job-specific dangerous goods training before tendering a dangerous goods shipment to FedEx or another carrier. FedEx sponsors a number of seminars that provide you with the government-required training you need. Learn more and register online.
In addition, shippers must be preapproved by the FedEx Dangerous Goods Administration in order to ship lithium batteries, which require either an A88 or A99 IATA Special Provision.
Send an email to A88A99approvalrequest@fedex.com to begin the process. Information must be submitted in English. Please allow two business days for a response from FedEx. If you are unable to send your request via email, please contact the Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials Hotline at 1.800.463.3339 (say “dangerous goods”) to discuss other means to submit your request for approval. Outside the U.S., call 1.901.375.6806.
The following job aids and resources are designed for shipping lithium batteries via FedEx. Click here for information on shipping lithium batteries via FedEx. For FedEx Trade Networks information, click here.
| Resources1 | More Information |
|---|---|
| Calculations job aid (175 Kb PDF) | Learn how to calculate watt hours and lithium content. |
| Overview of shipping requirements (643 Kb PDF) | Get an overview of requirements for shipping lithium metal and lithium ion batteries. |
| Packaging guidelines (462 Kb PDF) | FedEx offers expert packaging advice for your lithium battery shipments. |
| Shipping checklist (537 Kb PDF) | A PDF copy of the FedEx checklist used during package inspection of dangerous goods is provided to help you double-check dangerous goods documentation, markings, labeling and packaging prior to tendering your shipment. The appropriate reference in the regulations is provided for each checklist item number if you need more information. |
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