COMMODITY: Empty primed cases meeting the criteria of Division 1.4 are not regulated as hazardous materials in domestic hazmat transportation by any mode. If it was received marked as LQ, it may be easier to reship as LQ by road/rail, but it may be worthwhile to obliterate the markings and ship as unregulated for domestic vessel for domestic air to avoid hazmat fees, particularly for air.
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Any mode domestically: truck, rail, vessel, air
(2)Hazardous materials descriptions and proper shipping names
(3)Hazard class or Division
(4)Identifi-cation Numbers
(5)PG
(6)Label Codes
(7)Special provisions(§172.102)
(8)Packaging (§173.***)
(9)Quantity Limitations(see §§173.27 and 175.75)
(10)Vesselstowage
Excep-tions
Non- bulk
Bulk
Passenger aircraft/ rail
Cargo aircraft only
Loca- tion
Other
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8A)
(8)
(8C)
(9A)
(9B)
(10A)
(10B)
Cases, cartridge, empty with primer
1.4S
UN0055
1.4S
50
63
62
None
25kg
100kg
01
25
SPECIAL PROVISION
Special provision 50: “Cases, cartridge, empty with primer which are made of metallic or plastic casings and meeting the classification criteria of Division 1.4 are not regulated for domestic transportation.”
See Test Series 6(a) and 6(c) of the UN Manual of Tests & Criteria for the classification criteria. Failures of Division 1.4 criteria are unlikely.
COMMODITY: Empty Primed Cartridges (shotshell, rimfire and centerfire)
SPECIAL: Limited Quantity of Division 1.4S – 50 caliber or less
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Domestic Vessel – Less than container load (LCL) and container load (CL) service
NOTE: LQ Empty Primed Cartridges by Domestic Vessel have the same packaging and marking requirements as Domestic Road, but it require a shipping paper.
OVERVIEW
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Cases, cartridge, empty with primer
LABEL:
No
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
UN 0055
PLACARD:
No
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:
1.4S
EMERG. INFO:
No
PACKING GROUP:
None
TRAINING:
Required
DOCUMENT:
Required
PACKAGING:
Special
MARKING:
LQ Mark
HAZMAT TABLE
(1)Sym -bols
(2)Hazardous materials descriptions and proper shipping names
(3)Hazard class or Division
(4)Identifi-cation Numbers
(5)PG
(6)Label Codes
(7)Special provisions(§172.102)
(8)Packaging (§173.***)
(9)Quantity Limitations(see §§173.27 and 175.75)
(10)Vesselstowage
Excep-tions
Non- bulk
Bulk
Passenger aircraft/ rail
Cargo aircraft only
Loca- tion
Other
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8A)
(8)
(8C)
(9A)
(9B)
(10A)
(10B)
Cases, cartridge, empty with primer
1.4S
UN0055
none
63
62
None
25kg
100kg
01
25
PACKAGING INFORMATION
Blank cartridges, small arms that have been classed as Division 1.4S explosive may be transported as limited quantities when packaged as follows:
Ammunition must be packed in inside boxes, or in partitions that fit snugly in the outside packaging, or in metal clips; no single packages allowed i.e. inner packages are required.
Except for 22 rimfire, primers must be protected against packaging or another cartridge base.
Inside boxes, partitions or metal clips must be packed in securely-closed strong outside packagings; no specification testing is required.
The maximum gross weight is limited to 30 kg (66 pounds) per package.
Unlike domestic road, domestic vessel shipments are not excepted from documentation. The documentation is like 1.4S domestic road or vessel, except that “LTD QTY” is added to the end of the shipping description. Unlike international vessel, but like domestic road, the net weight is an acceptable alternative for the net explosives weight.
HM
DESCRIPTION
WEIGHT/LBS.
X
UN 0055, Cases, cartridge, empty with primer, 1.4S, LTD QTY
Limited quantity packages containing blank small arms cartridges (ammunition) must display the following limited quantity marking on one side as:
In addition, each carton may have to be marked with the consignor’s or the consignee’s name and address, see 49 CFR §172.301(d) for exceptions *. No UN number or proper shipping name is required.
* Per 49 CFR §172.301(d), the package must be marked with the consignor or consignee’s name and address unless the package is:
(1) Transported by highway only and will not be transferred from one carrier to the other;
(2) Part of a carload lot, truckload lot or freight container load, and the entire contents of the rail car, truck or freight container are shipped from one consignor to one consignee.
The “OVERPACK” marking is only required if the limited quantity marking is not visible, in which case the “Limited Quantity” and “overpack” stickers are required on only one side of the pallet or overpack box.
Primers, cap type are required to have an explosives approval by both the US DOT and the IMDG.
Citation: IMDG 2.1.3.2; 49 CFR 173.56
PACKAGING
Package the primers as follows:
Ammunition must be packed according to Packing Instruction 133.
The maximum gross weight is limited to 400 kg (882 pounds) per package, which is found in the standards for each type of package in IMDG 6.1.4.
Citation: IMDG 4.1.4, 6.1.4
SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS
1) Shipping description together and in order with no other information interspersed:
“UN 0044, Primers, cap type, 1.4S”. There is no packing group.
2) The total quantity in kilograms (kg) in terms of net explosives mass, i.e. the weight of the powder and primer mix (primer mix may be negligible compared to powder) in the ammunition. The degree of decimals or rounding is not specified, the recommendation is to use whole units, e.g. 5 lbs.
3) The number and kind of packages, before or after the shipping description, e.g. “10 boxes” or “10 drums”. Commonly understood abbreviations may be used, e.g. “bx” or “drm”. Use of a packaging code such as “4G” is not compliant but is optional as an addition; not recommended.
DESCRIPTION
WEIGHT/LBS.
UN0044, PRIMERS, CAP TYPE, 1.4S
X,XXX KG (net explosives mass)
Citation: IMDG 5.4.1.4.1, 5.4.1.4.2, 5.4.1.5.1
PACKAGE MARKING
Packages containing small arms ammunition must display the following markings on one side as follows:
“UN 0044” ½” tall, or ¼” tall for 30 kg max, or an appropriate size for 5 kg max
“PRIMERS, CAP TYPE”
Specification package marking, ½” tall, or ¼” tall for 30 kg max, or an appropriate size for 5 kg max
The package must bear a 1.4S label UNLESS “1.4S” is marked. The “1.4S” mark is the industry norm, labels are not used.
Neither the consignor’s or the consignee’s name and address are required.
Citation: IMDG 5.2.1.1, 6.1.3.1
OVERPACK MARKINGS
An overpack is:
a pallet
a spec packaging within a non-spec packaging, normally used for consolidation
The “Overpack” marking is required if at least one representative marking is not visible of the UN number, proper shipping name and the specification packaging marking for every hazardous material in the overpack. If any of these are not visible at least once in the overpack, all markings and labels should be reproduced on one side of the over, in addition to the “OVERPACK” mark.
The word “OVERPACK” may be a sticker, stenciled, or on a printed sheet of paper. It must be at least 0.5” tall as of 12/31/2016. It does not have to have a surrounding border.
1) Shipping description together and in order with no other information interspersed:
“UN 0044, Primers, cap type, 1.4S”.
2) The total quantity before or after the shipping description, in pounds and/or kilograms (lb or kg), covered by the shipping description in terms of net explosives mass, or the net mass, i.e. the weight of the primer mix in the primers or the weight of the primers without any packaging. In the USA only, the net weight may be used as the net explosives mass. The degree of decimals or rounding is not specified, the recommendation is to use whole units, e.g. 5 lbs.
3) The number and type of packages, before or after the shipping description, e.g. “10 boxes”. Commonly understood abbreviations may be used, e.g. “bx”.
Option 1
DESCRIPTION
WEIGHT/LBS.
UN0044, Primers, cap type, 1.4S, net or net explosive mass = X,XXX lbs
a spec packaging within a non-spec packaging, normally used for consolidation
The “Overpack” marking is required if at least one representative marking is not visible of the UN number, proper shipping name and the specification packaging marking for every hazardous material in the overpack. If any of these are not visible at least once in the overpack, all markings and labels should be reproduced on one side of the over, in addition to the “OVERPACK” mark
The word “OVERPACK” may be a sticker, stenciled, or on a printed sheet of paper. It must be at least 0.5” tall as of 12/31/2016. It does not have to have a surrounding border
COMMODITY: Blank small arms ammunition (shotshell, rimfire and centerfire) as 1.4S – 50 caliber / 8 gauge or less; or above 50 Cal/8 gauge with an EX approval.
NOTE: Use LQ Data Sheet instead if package < 30 KG, primers are protected from other cartridges and ammo is in inner packages in an outer container. Use this data sheet for loose un-oriented “bulk” packs.
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: International Vessel
OVERVIEW
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Cartridges, small arms, blank
LABEL:
None
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
UN0014
PLACARD:
None
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:
1.4S
EMERG. INFO:
Required
PACKING GROUP:
TRAINING:
Required
DOCUMENT:
Required
PACKAGING:
PI 130
MARKING:
Required
DANGEROUS GOODS LIST
CLASSIFICATION
Cartridges, small arms 50 cal or less with inert bullets (including tracers but no incendiary or exploding bullets) or blank may be self-classified by the manufacturer as UN 0014, Cartridges, small arms, blank, a Division 1.4S explosive.
The IMDG requires competent authority approval of explosives. 49 CFR 173.56(h) constitutes a competent authority approval. No EX approval is required.
Citation: IMDG 2.1.3.2; 49 CFR 173.56(h)
PACKAGING
Package the ammunition as follows:
Ammunition must be packed according to Packing Instruction 130. This allows a loose un-oriented jumble pack in a box or drum.
The maximum gross weight is limited to 400 kg (882 pounds) per package, which is found in the standards for each type of package in IMDG 6.1.4.
Citation: IMDG 4.1.4, 6.1.4
SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS
1) Shipping description together and in order with no other information interspersed:
“UN 0014, Cartridges, small arms, 1.4S”. There is no packing group.
2) The total quantity in kilograms (kg) in terms of net explosives mass, i.e. the weight of the powder and primer mix (primer mix may be negligible compared to powder) in the ammunition. The degree of decimals or rounding is not specified, the recommendation is to use whole units, e.g. 5 lbs.
3) The number and kind of packages, before or after the shipping description, e.g. “10 boxes” or “10 drums”. Commonly understood abbreviations may be used, e.g. “bx” or “drm”. Use of a packaging code such as “4G” is not compliant but is optional as an addition; not recommended.
DESCRIPTION
WEIGHT/LBS.
UN0014 Cartridges, Small Arms, 1.4S
X,XXX KG (net explosives mass)
Citation: IMDG 5.4.1.4.1, 5.4.1.4.2, 5.4.1.5.1
PACKAGE MARKING
Packages containing small arms ammunition must display the following markings on one side as follows:
“UN 0014” ½” tall, or ¼” tall for 30 kg max, or an appropriate size for 5 kg max
“CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS”
Specification package marking, ½” tall, or ¼” tall for 30 kg max, or an appropriate size for 5 kg max
The package must bear a 1.4S label UNLESS “1.4S” is marked. The “1.4S” mark is the industry norm, labels are not used.
Neither the consignor’s or the consignee’s name and address are required.
Citation: IMDG 5.2.1.1, 6.1.3.1
OVERPACK MARKINGS
An overpack is:
a pallet
a spec packaging within a non-spec packaging, normally used for consolidation
The “Overpack” marking is required if at least one representative marking is not visible of the UN number, proper shipping name and the specification packaging marking for every hazardous material in the overpack. If any of these are not visible at least once in the overpack, all markings and labels should be reproduced on one side of the over, in addition to the “OVERPACK” mark.
The word “OVERPACK” may be a sticker, stenciled, or on a printed sheet of paper. It must be at least 0.5” tall as of 12/31/2016. It does not have to have a surrounding border.
COMMODITY: Blank small arms ammunition (shotshell, rimfire and centerfire) as a Limited Quantity of Division 1.4S – 50 caliber or less
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: International Vessel
OVERVIEW
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Cartridges, small arms, blank
LABEL:
None
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
UN0014
PLACARD:
LQ Mark
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:
1.4S
EMERG. INFO:
None
PACKING GROUP:
None
TRAINING:
Required
DOCUMENT:
Required
PACKAGING:
PI 130
MARKING:
Required
DANGEROUS GOODS LIST:
CLASSIFICATION
Blank cartridges, small arms 50 cal / 8 gauge or less may be self-classified by the manufacturer as UN 0014, Cartridges, small arms, blank, a Division 1.4S explosive.
The IMDG requires competent authority approval of explosives. 49 CFR 173.56(h) constitutes a competent authority approval. No EX approval is required.
Citation: IMDG 2.1.3.2; 49 CFR 173.56(h)
SPECIAL PROVISION
Special Provision 364: “This article may only be transported under the provisions of chapter 3.4 if, as presented for transport, the package is capable of passing the test in accordance with test series 6(d) of part I of the Manual of Tests and Criteria as determined by the competent authority.”
This means that a government may choose to require the 6(d) test, otherwise it is not a requirement. It is not required in the US. However in practice international ocean carriers may choose to require it in case it is required. A blanket certificate from an authority such as BAM is recommended to be provided upon request to carriers.
The 6(d) test criteria forbid a piece of ignited cartridge or an un-ignited cartridge from exiting the package when a single cartridge in the center of the package is ignited.
Citation: 3.3
PACKAGING
Package the ammunition as follows:
Pack according to Packing Instruction 130:
Pack only in combination packages (inners in an outer) with inner packages not exceeding 5 kg or less
The combination package gross weight is limited to 30 kg (66 pounds) per package.
Citation: 3.2, 3.4.2.1, 4.1.4
SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS
1) Shipping description together and in order with no other information interspersed:
“UN 0014, Cartridges, small arms, 1.4S”. There is no packing group.
2) The total quantity in kilograms (kg) in terms of net explosives mass, i.e. the weight of the powder and primer mix (primer mix may be negligible compared to powder) in the ammunition. The degree of decimals or rounding is not specified, the recommendation is to use whole units, e.g. 5 lbs.
3) The number and kind of packages, before or after the shipping description, e.g. “10 boxes” or “10 drums”. Commonly understood abbreviations may be used, e.g. “bx” or “drm”. Use of a packaging code such as “4G” is not compliant but is optional as an addition; not recommended.
4) If packing the ocean freight container on site, a container packing certificate is required, either separately or as part of the shipping paper.
Citation: IMDG 5.4.1.4.1, 5.4.1.4.2, 5.4.1.5.1
PACKAGE MARKING
Packages containing LQ small arms ammunition must display the following markings on one side as follows:
LQ Mark
Specification package marking, ½” tall, or ¼” tall for 30 kg max, or an appropriate size for 5 kg max
Neither the consignor’s or the consignee’s name and address are required.
Citation: IMDG 3.4, 6.1.3.1
OVERPACK MARKINGS
An overpack is:
a pallet
a spec packaging within a non-spec packaging, normally used for consolidation
The “OVERPACK” marking is only required if the limited quantity marking is not visible, in which case the “Limited Quantity” and “overpack” stickers are required on only one side of the pallet or overpack box.
The word “OVERPACK” may be a sticker, stenciled, or on a printed sheet of paper. It must be at least 0.5” tall as of 12/31/2016. It does not have to have a surrounding border.
Citation: IMDG 5.1.2.1
ILLUSTRATIONS OF PROPERLY PREPARED DOCUMENT AND SHIPPING CARTON
DESCRIPTION
WEIGHT/LBS.
UN0014, Cartridges, Small Arms, 1.4S, LTD QTY
X,XXX KG (net explosives mass)
NOTE: The proper shipping name, UN# and “1.4S” are not required on LQ packages.
COMMODITY: Blank small arms ammunition (shotshell, rimfire and centerfire)
SPECIAL: Limited Quantity of Division 1.4S – 50 caliber or less, inert bullets or tracer only
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Domestic Vessel – Less than container load (LCL) and container load (CL) service. Domestic Vessel is defined as a ship/boat of a US flag carrier (a carrier headquartered/registered in the USA). These shipments may use the USA regulations in 49 CFR; otherwise, the shipment must be made according to international vessel rules.
NOTE: LQ Blank Ammo by Domestic Vessel has the same packaging and marking requirements as Domestic Road & Rail, but it requires a shipping paper.
OVERVIEW
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Cartridges, small arms, blank
LABEL:
No
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
UN 0014
PLACARD:
No
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:
1.4S
EMERG. INFO:
No
PACKING GROUP:
None
TRAINING:
Required
DOCUMENT:
Required
PACKAGING:
Special
MARKING:
LQ Mark
HAZMAT TABLE
(1)Sym -bols
(2)Hazardous materials descriptions and proper shipping names
(3)Hazard class or Division
(4)Identifi-cation Numbers
(5)PG
(6)Label Codes
(7)Special provisions(§172.102)
(8)Packaging (§173.***)
(9)Quantity Limitations(see §§173.27 and 175.75)
(10)Vesselstowage
Excep-tions
Non- bulk
Bulk
Passenger aircraft/ rail
Cargo aircraft only
Loca- tion
Other
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8A)
(8)
(8C)
(9A)
(9B)
(10A)
(10B)
Cartridges, small arms, blank
1.4S
UN0014
none
63
62
None
25kg
100kg
01
25
PACKAGING INFORMATION
Blank cartridges, small arms that have been classed as Division 1.4S explosive may be transported as limited quantities when packaged as follows:
Ammunition must be packed in inside boxes, or in partitions that fit snugly in the outside packaging, or in metal clips; no single packages allowed i.e. inner packages are required.
Except for 22 rimfire, primers must be protected against packaging or another cartridge base.
Inside boxes, partitions or metal clips must be packed in securely-closed strong outside packagings; no specification testing is required.
The maximum gross weight is limited to 30 kg (66 pounds) per package.
Unlike domestic road, domestic vessel shipments are not excepted from documentation. The documentation is like 1.4S domestic road or vessel, except that “LTD QTY” is added to the end of the shipping description. Unlike international vessel, but like domestic road, the net weight is an acceptable alternative for the net explosives weight.
HM
DESCRIPTION
WEIGHT/LBS.
X
UN 0014, Cartridges, Small Arms, Blank, 1.4S, LTD QTY
Limited quantity packages containing blank small arms cartridges (ammunition) must display the following limited quantity marking on one side as:
No UN number or proper shipping name is required.
* Per 49 CFR §172.301(d), the package must be marked with the consignor or consignee’s name and address unless the package is:
(1) Transported by highway only and will not be transferred from one carrier to the other;
(2) Part of a carload lot, truckload lot or freight container load, and the entire contents of the rail car, truck or freight container are shipped from one consignor to one consignee.
Factory pack markings:
This is the way that packages are marked from the factory. The UN packaging certification is not required for domestic shipment, but is included in case the package is exported.
Broken / partial case packages (USA only):
At left: A tall plain box is affixed with the large 100mm LQ mark sticker. At center: This box is too short for the 100mm LQ mark, and the 50mm mark is used. At right: This box is too short for the 50mm LQ mark on the side, so it is placed on the top.
The “OVERPACK” marking is only required if the limited quantity marking is not visible, in which case the “Limited Quantity” and “overpack” stickers are required on only one side of the pallet or overpack box.
COMMODITY: Small arms ammunition (shotshell, rimfire and centerfire) as 1.4S – 50 caliber / 8 gauge or less, inert bullets or tracer only; or above 50 Cal/8 gauge with an EX approval.
NOTE: Use LQ Data Sheet instead if package < 30 KG, primers are protected from other cartridges and ammo is in inner packages in an outer container. Use this data sheet for loose un-oriented “bulk” packs.
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: International Vessel
OVERVIEW
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Cartridges, small arms
LABEL:
None
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
UN0012
PLACARD:
None
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:
1.4S
EMERG. INFO:
Required
PACKING GROUP:
None
TRAINING:
Required
DOCUMENT:
Required
PACKAGING:
PI 130
MARKING:
Required
DANGEROUS GOODS LIST
CLASSIFICATION
Cartridges, small arms 50 cal or less with inert bullets (including tracers but no incendiary or exploding bullets) may be self-classified by the manufacturer as UN 0012, Cartridges, small arms, Division 1.4S explosive.
The IMDG requires competent authority approval of explosives. 49 CFR 173.56(h) constitutes a competent authority approval. No EX approval is required.
Citation: IMDG 2.1.3.2; 49 CFR 173.56(h)
PACKAGING
Package the ammunition as follows:
Ammunition must be packed according to Packing Instruction 130. This allows a loose un-oriented jumble pack in a box or drum.
The maximum gross weight is limited to 400 kg (882 pounds) per package, which is found in the standards for each type of package in IMDG 6.1.4.
Citation: IMDG 4.1.4, 6.1.4
SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS
1) Shipping description together and in order with no other information interspersed:
“UN 0012, Cartridges, small arms, 1.4S”. There is no packing group.
2) The total quantity in kilograms (kg) in terms of net explosives mass, i.e. the weight of the powder and primer mix (primer mix may be negligible compared to powder) in the ammunition. The degree of decimals or rounding is not specified, the recommendation is to use whole units, e.g. 5 lbs.
3) The number and kind of packages, before or after the shipping description, e.g. “10 boxes” or “10 drums”. Commonly understood abbreviations may be used, e.g. “bx” or “drm”. Use of a packaging code such as “4G” is not compliant but is optional as an addition; not recommended.
DESCRIPTION
WEIGHT/LBS.
UN0012 Cartridges, Small Arms, 1.4S
X,XXX KG (net explosives mass)
Citation: IMDG 5.4.1.4.1, 5.4.1.4.2, 5.4.1.5.1
PACKAGE MARKING
Packages containing small arms ammunition must display the following markings on one side as follows:
“UN 0012” ½” tall, or ¼” tall for 30 kg max, or an appropriate size for 5 kg max
“CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS”
Specification package marking, ½” tall, or ¼” tall for 30 kg max, or an appropriate size for 5 kg max
The package must bear a 1.4S label UNLESS “1.4S” is marked. The “1.4S” mark is the industry norm, labels are not used.
Neither the consignor’s or the consignee’s name and address are required.
Citation: IMDG 5.2.1.1, 6.1.3.1
OVERPACK MARKINGS
An overpack is:
a pallet
a spec packaging within a non-spec packaging, normally used for consolidation
The “Overpack” marking is required if at least one representative marking is not visible of the UN number, proper shipping name and the specification packaging marking for every hazardous material in the overpack. If any of these are not visible at least once in the overpack, all markings and labels should be reproduced on one side of the over, in addition to the “OVERPACK” mark.
The word “OVERPACK” may be a sticker, stenciled, or on a printed sheet of paper. It must be at least 0.5” tall as of 12/31/2016. It does not have to have a surrounding border.
COMMODITY: Small arms ammunition (shotshell, rimfire and centerfire) as a Limited Quantity of Division 1.4S – 50 caliber or less, inert bullets or tracer only
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: International Vessel
OVERVIEW
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Cartridges, small arms
LABEL:
None
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
UN0012
PLACARD:
None
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:
1.4S
EMERG. INFO:
Required
PACKING GROUP:
None
TRAINING:
Required
DOCUMENT:
Required
PACKAGING:
PI 130
MARKING:
Required
DANGEROUS GOODS LIST:
CLASSIFICATION
Cartridges, small arms 50 cal or less with inert bullets (including tracers but no incendiary or exploding bullets) may be self-classified by the manufacturer as UN 0012, Cartridges, small arms, Division 1.4S explosive.
The IMDG requires competent authority approval of explosives. 49 CFR 173.56(h) constitutes a competent authority approval. No EX approval is required.
Citation: IMDG 2.1.3.2; 49 CFR 173.56(h)
SPECIAL PROVISION
Special Provision 364: “This article may only be transported under the provisions of chapter 3.4 if, as presented for transport, the package is capable of passing the test in accordance with test series 6(d) of part I of the Manual of Tests and Criteria as determined by the competent authority.”
This means that a government may choose to require the 6(d) test, otherwise it is not a requirement. It is not required in the US. However in practice international ocean carriers may choose to require it in case it is required. A blanket certificate from an authority such as BAM is recommended to be provided upon request to carriers.
The 6(d) test criteria forbid a piece of ignited cartridge or an un-ignited cartridge from exiting the package when a single cartridge in the center of the package is ignited.
Citation: 3.3
PACKAGING
Package the ammunition as follows:
Pack according to Packing Instruction 130.
Pack only in combination packages (inners in an outer) with inner packages not exceeding 5 kg or less
The combination package gross weight is limited to 30 kg (66 pounds) per package.
Citation: 3.2, 3.4.2.1, 4.1.4
SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS
1) Shipping description together and in order with no other information interspersed:
“UN 0012, Cartridges, small arms, 1.4S, Ltd Qty”. There is no packing group.
2) The total quantity in kilograms (kg) in terms of net explosives mass, i.e. the weight of the powder and primer mix (primer mix may be negligible compared to powder) in the ammunition. The degree of decimals or rounding is not specified, the recommendation is to use whole units, e.g. 5 lbs.
3) The number and kind of packages, before or after the shipping description, e.g. “10 boxes” or “10 drums”. Commonly understood abbreviations may be used, e.g. “bx” or “drm”. Use of a packaging code such as “4G” is not compliant but is optional as an addition; not recommended.
4) If packing the ocean freight container on site, a container packing certificate is required, either separately or as part of the shipping paper.
DESCRIPTION
WEIGHT/LBS.
UN0012, Cartridges, Small Arms, 1.4S, LTD QTY
X,XXX KG (net explosives mass)
Citation: IMDG 5.4.1.4.1, 5.4.1.4.2, 5.4.1.5.1
PACKAGE MARKING
Packages containing LQ small arms ammunition must display the following markings on one side as follows:
LQ Mark
Specification package marking, ½” tall, or ¼” tall for 30 kg max, or an appropriate size for 5 kg max
Neither the consignor’s or the consignee’s name and address are required.
Citation: IMDG 3.4, 6.1.3.1
OVERPACK MARKINGS
An overpack is:
a pallet
a spec packaging within a non-spec packaging, normally used for consolidation
The “Overpack” marking is required if at least one representative marking is not visible of the UN number, proper shipping name and the specification packaging marking for every hazardous material in the overpack. If any of these are not visible at least once in the overpack, all markings and labels should be reproduced on one side of the over, in addition to the “OVERPACK” mark.
The word “OVERPACK” may be a sticker, stenciled, or on a printed sheet of paper. It must be at least 0.5” tall as of 12/31/2016. It does not have to have a surrounding border.
COMMODITY: Small arms ammunition (shotshell, rimfire and centerfire)
SPECIAL: Limited Quantity of Division 1.4S – 50 caliber or less, inert bullets or tracer only
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Domestic Vessel – Less than container load (LCL) and container load (CL) service
NOTE: LQ Ammo by Domestic Vessel has the same packaging and marking requirements as Domestic Road, but it requires a shipping paper.
OVERVIEW
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Cartridges, small arms
LABEL:
No
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
UN 0012
PLACARD:
No
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:
1.4S
EMERG. INFO:
No
PACKING GROUP:
None
TRAINING:
Required
DOCUMENT:
Required
PACKAGING:
Special
MARKING:
LQ Mark
HAZMAT TABLE
(1)Sym -bols
(2)Hazardous materials descriptions and proper shipping names
(3)Hazard class or Division
(4)Identifi-cation Numbers
(5)PG
(6)Label Codes
(7)Special provisions(§172.102)
(8)Packaging (§173.***)
(9)Quantity Limitations(see §§173.27 and 175.75)
(10)Vesselstowage
Excep-tions
Non- bulk
Bulk
Passenger aircraft/ rail
Cargo aircraft only
Loca- tion
Other
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8A)
(8)
(8C)
(9A)
(9B)
(10A)
(10B)
Cartridges, small arms
1.4S
UN0012
none
63
62
None
25kg
100kg
01
25
PACKAGING INFORMATION
Blank cartridges, small arms that have been classed as Division 1.4S explosive may be transported as limited quantities when packaged as follows:
Ammunition must be packed in inside boxes, or in partitions that fit snugly in the outside packaging, or in metal clips; no single packages allowed i.e. inner packages are required.
Except for 22 rimfire, primers must be protected against packaging or another cartridge base.
Inside boxes, partitions or metal clips must be packed in securely-closed strong outside packagings; no specification testing is required.
The maximum gross weight is limited to 30 kg (66 pounds) per package.
Unlike domestic road, domestic vessel shipments are not excepted from documentation. The documentation is like 1.4S domestic road or vessel, except that “LTD QTY” is added to the end of the shipping description. Unlike international vessel, but like domestic road, the net weight is an acceptable alternative for the net explosives weight.
Limited quantity packages containing blank small arms cartridges (ammunition) must display the following limited quantity marking on one side as:
In addition, each carton may have to be marked with the consignor’s or the consignee’s name and address, see 49 CFR §172.301(d) for exceptions *. No UN number or proper shipping name is required.
* Per 49 CFR §172.301(d), the package must be marked with the consignor or consignee’s name and address unless the package is:
(1) Transported by highway only and will not be transferred from one carrier to the other;
(2) Part of a carload lot, truckload lot or freight container load, and the entire contents of the rail car, truck or freight container are shipped from one consignor to one consignee.
The “OVERPACK” marking is only required if the limited quantity marking is not visible, in which case the “Limited Quantity” and “overpack” stickers are required on only one side of the pallet or overpack box.
