USPS Packaging Instruction 9D - Postal Explorer
WEBThe mark must indicate UN3480 for lithium-ion cells or batteries. The mark must also include a telephone number for those who need to obtain additional information.
USPS Packaging Instruction 9E - Postal Explorer
WEBRequired Packaging. Lithium Metal and Lithium-ion Batteries. The equipment must be cushioned to prevent movement or damage, and must be contained in rigid outer packaging, sealed and strong enough to prevent crushing of the package or exposure of the contents during normal handling in the mail.
325 DOT Hazardous Materials Warning Labels and Markings
WEBIn commerce, packages containing hazardous materials must display the appropriate DOT hazardous materials warning label and markings. Except as provided in Exhibit 325.3, any mailpiece bearing or required to bear one of the labels shown in Exhibit 325.2 under 49 CFR, is prohibited from mailing.
349 Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials (Hazard Class 9) - Postal …
WEBWhere the lithium cells or batteries are shipped separately from equipment, the mark must indicate UN3480. Where the lithium cells or batteries are contained in, or packed with, equipment, UN3481 must be indicated.
348 Corrosives (Hazard Class 8) - Postal Explorer
WEBMailpieces must also bear the appropriate approved DOT Class 8 hazardous material warning label, the identification number, and the proper shipping name. A properly completed shipper’s declaration for dangerous goods must be …
327 Transportation Requirements - Postal Explorer
WEBMailers must prepare mailpieces to meet all requirements that apply to air transportation. Mailpieces must be properly packaged and labeled within DMM requirements and the operator variations of the air carrier. When required, a shipper’s declaration for dangerous goods must be affixed to the outside of the mailpiece.
348 Corrosives (Hazard Class 8) - Postal Explorer
WEB182 Common Law Marks or USPS Marks with Pending Trademark Applications; 2 General Guidelines . 21 Mailability . 211 General; 212 Mailer Responsibility; 213 Authority; 214 Appeals; 215 Requests for Rulings; 216 Nonmailable Matter Found in the Mail; 22 Marking Requirements . 221 General; 222 Matter Excepted From …
332 Limited Quantity - Postal Explorer
WEBA limited quantity of a hazardous material is the maximum amount of a specific hazardous material exempted from DOT labeling or packaging requirements in 49 CFR. To be eligible to ship under the DOT Limited Quantity provision, a hazardous material must list an exception in column 8A of the Hazardous Materials Table in 49 CFR 172.101.
USPS Packaging Instruction 8B - Postal Explorer
WEBMarking. The outer packaging must be plainly and durably marked on the address with the text “NONSPILLABLE BATTERY, UN2800.”. Each mailpiece must include the mailer and addressee names and have a complete delivery and return address.
33 Hazard Classes - Postal Explorer
WEBEvery hazardous material is assigned to one of nine hazard classes as defined in 49 CFR 172.101 and 173. The nine hazard classes are as follows: Class 1: Explosives. Class 2: Gases.