{"id":1847,"date":"2025-05-02T16:15:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T16:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/blog\/shipping-hazardous-materials\/"},"modified":"2025-09-27T04:52:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T04:52:28","slug":"shipping-hazardous-materials","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/blog\/shipping-hazardous-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Hazmat Shipping? Meaning, Examples, &amp; Tips for Shipping Hazardous Materials\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-toc single-toc\" data-controller=\"blog-toc-controller\" data-action=\"scroll@window-&gt;blog-toc-controller#scrollChanged:passive\" id=\"toc-component\"><div class=\"single-toc-overview\"><p>Table of Contents<\/p><div class=\"single-toc-read-time\"><p>** Minutes<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#definition\">What are hazardous materials?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#products\">What products are classified as HAZMAT?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#how-to-ship\">How to ship hazardous materials&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#regulations\">Regulations for HAZMAT shipping&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#penalties\">Penalties for HAZMAT shipping noncompliance&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#4-carriers\">4 couriers that ship hazardous materials<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#CTA\">How ShipBob helps with HAZMAT shipping&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#FAQ\">FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">You might not think that everyday products like nail polish, perfume, and batteries would be considered dangerous \u2013 but in shipping, these items are considered \u201chazardous materials\u201d (HAZMAT). Why? Even simple items can be dangerous if they spill, break, or come in contact with other substances.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of this, shipping HAZMAT involves special handling, proper labelling, and compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation rules.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" id=\"definition\">In this guide, we\u2019ll unpack everything you need to know about shipping hazardous materials legally and safely, from classifying products and following packaging requirements to avoiding hefty fines for non-compliance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-hazardous-materials\">What are hazardous materials?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-blog-arrow-card blog-arrow-card\">\n<p>Hazardous materials shipping (also known as HAZMAT shipping) is the regulated transport of dangerous goods \u2014 solids, liquids, or gases \u2014 that can harm people, property, or the environment if mishandled. It requires special packaging, labelling, and documentation to comply with safety standards and prevent accidents in transit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) are among the most complicated, regulation-heavy, and expensive products to ship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"products\">The US Department of Transportation (US DOT) requires that you be trained and certified before you ship hazardous materials. The training covers packaging and labelling of hazardous materials as well as the proper documentation. There are also fines for non-compliance and potential legal action if you are found to have willfully ignored hazardous materials shipping regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-products-are-classified-as-hazmat\">What products are classified as HAZMAT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HAZMAT products are broken into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/sites\/fmcsa.dot.gov\/files\/docs\/Nine_Classes_of_Hazardous_Materials-4-2013_508CLN.pdf\">nine classes<\/a>, ranging from the most extreme materials like explosives, gases, toxic materials, and radioactive materials to more seemingly minor products like hair spray, liquor, and nail polish that still pose a shipping and handling risk. Some of these classes include sub classes that categorize products in each class more specifically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5780 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-22-at-3.36.33-PM.png?w=1280px\" alt=\"9 classes of HAZMAT\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-22-at-3.36.33-PM.png?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-22-at-3.36.33-PM.png?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-22-at-3.36.33-PM.png?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-22-at-3.36.33-PM.png?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-22-at-3.36.33-PM.png?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/sites\/fmcsa.dot.gov\/files\/docs\/Nine_Classes_of_Hazardous_Materials-4-2013_508CLN.pdf\">Federal Motor Courier Safety Administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-heading-accordion single-heading-accordion container max-width-blog\" data-controller=\"accordion-controller\" data-accordion-controller-open-value=\"false\"><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-heading-container\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"actionElement\"><h2 class=\"single-heading-accordion-title h3\">Class 1: Explosives<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-inner-content\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"innerContent\">\n<p>As the name implies, these are products likely to explode under certain conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Division 1.1: Explosives with a mass explosion hazard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Division 1.2: Explosives with a projection hazard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Division 1.3: Explosives with a mass fire hazard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Division 1.4: Explosives with a minor explosion hazard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Division 1.5: Very insensitive explosives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Division 1.6: Extremely insensitive explosives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of Class 1 HAZMAT products include fireworks, gun powder, dynamite, ammunition, and rocket propellants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-heading-accordion single-heading-accordion container max-width-blog\" data-controller=\"accordion-controller\" data-accordion-controller-open-value=\"false\"><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-heading-container\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"actionElement\"><h2 class=\"single-heading-accordion-title h3\">Class 2: Gases<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-inner-content\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"innerContent\">\n<p>These are products that contain gases that are dangerous when inhaled or when they make contact with a surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Division 2.1: Flammable gases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Division 2.2: Non-flammable gases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Division 2.3: Poisonous or toxic gases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Division 2.4: Corrosive gases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of Class 2 HAZMAT products include aerosols (spray paint, household cleaners, bathroom sprays, and spray cosmetics such as hair care products, deodorants, and perfumes), propane tanks, lighters, pepper spray, scuba tanks, self-inflating rafts, and fire extinguishers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-heading-accordion single-heading-accordion container max-width-blog\" data-controller=\"accordion-controller\" data-accordion-controller-open-value=\"false\"><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-heading-container\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"actionElement\"><h2 class=\"single-heading-accordion-title h3\">Class 3: Flammable liquids<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-inner-content\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"innerContent\">\n<p>These are liquids that will ignite when they make contact with fire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of Class 3 HAZMAT products include perfumes, colognes, cleaners, fuels, lubricants, essential oils, nail polishes, and hand sanitizers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-heading-accordion single-heading-accordion container max-width-blog\" data-controller=\"accordion-controller\" data-accordion-controller-open-value=\"false\"><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-heading-container\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"actionElement\"><h2 class=\"single-heading-accordion-title h3\">Class 4: Flammable solids<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-inner-content\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"innerContent\">\n<p>These are products with solid materials that will ignite when they make contact with fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Division 4.1: Flammable solids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Division 4.2: Spontaneously combustible materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Division 4.3: Materials that are dangerous when wet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of Class 4 HAZMAT products include matches, charcoal, certain powders, permanent markers, wet wipes, and some organic fertilizers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-heading-accordion single-heading-accordion container max-width-blog\" data-controller=\"accordion-controller\" data-accordion-controller-open-value=\"false\"><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-heading-container\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"actionElement\"><h2 class=\"single-heading-accordion-title h3\">Class 5: Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-inner-content\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"innerContent\">\n<p>hese are chemicals that readily yield oxygen in reactions, thereby causing or enhancing combustion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Division 5.1: Oxidizers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Division 5.2: Organic peroxides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of Class 5 HAZMAT products include some over-the-counter medical products, hair dye, cleaning products, pool supplies, and certain fertilizers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-heading-accordion single-heading-accordion container max-width-blog\" data-controller=\"accordion-controller\" data-accordion-controller-open-value=\"false\"><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-heading-container\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"actionElement\"><h2 class=\"single-heading-accordion-title h3\">Class 6: Poisonous (toxic) and infectious substances<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-inner-content\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"innerContent\">\n<p>In this class are substances that can cause death, serious injury, or harm to humans if inhaled or swallowed. Infectious substances are known to carry pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Division 6.1: Poisonous and\/or toxic materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Division 6.2: Infectious materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of Class 6 HAZMAT products include flea collars, rodenticides, tear gases, pesticides, and herbicides.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-heading-accordion single-heading-accordion container max-width-blog\" data-controller=\"accordion-controller\" data-accordion-controller-open-value=\"false\"><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-heading-container\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"actionElement\"><h2 class=\"single-heading-accordion-title h3\">Class 7: Radioactive material<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-inner-content\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"innerContent\">\n<p>This is any material or combination of materials that spontaneously gives off ionizing radiation. It has a specific activity greater than 0.002 microcuries per gram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of Class 7 HAZMAT products include medical isotopes, radioactive medicines, isotopes used in research (Carbon-14, etc.), X-ray machines, and depleted uranium.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-heading-accordion single-heading-accordion container max-width-blog\" data-controller=\"accordion-controller\" data-accordion-controller-open-value=\"false\"><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-heading-container\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"actionElement\"><h2 class=\"single-heading-accordion-title h3\">Class 8: Corrosives<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-inner-content\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"innerContent\">\n<p>A corrosive is a material, liquid, or solid that causes visible destruction or irreversible alteration to human skin or a liquid that has a severe corrosion rate on steel or aluminum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of Class 8 HAZMAT products include sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, wet and NiCad batteries, drain cleaner, paint and paint stripper, and mercury thermometers and barometers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-heading-accordion single-heading-accordion container max-width-blog\" data-controller=\"accordion-controller\" data-accordion-controller-open-value=\"false\"><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-heading-container\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"actionElement\"><h2 class=\"single-heading-accordion-title h3\">Class 9: Miscellaneous hazardous materials<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-inner-content\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"innerContent\">\n<p id=\"how-to-ship\">Products in this class include materials that present a hazard during transport but are not included in another hazardous shipping classification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of Class 9 HAZMAT products include dry ice, lithium-ion batteries, vehicles, and first-aid kits.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-ship-hazardous-materials\">How to ship hazardous materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shipping hazardous materials can be a complicated process, as there are serious ramifications if you get it wrong. To ship hazardous materials, you need to follow a few key steps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-classify-the-material\">Classify the material<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When shipping HAZMAT, merchants are required by law to provide a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/Publications\/OSHA3514.html\">safety data sheet (SDS)<\/a> to whoever is handling the dangerous materials. The SDS provides guidance to help workers who handle these products become familiar with the materials and also prevent mishandling them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contact-top-carriers\">Contact top couriers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The top couriers in the US (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/partners\/fedex\/\">FedEx<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/partners\/usps\/\">USPS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/partners\/ups\/\">UPS<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/partners\/dhl\/\">DHL<\/a>) all provide shipping options for some hazardous materials. Each courier has specific rules about how they work with you for handling HAZMAT (more on that below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-select-appropriate-packaging\">Select appropriate packaging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the type of product, there are specific laws for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phmsa.dot.gov\/sites\/phmsa.dot.gov\/files\/docs\/Performance%20Packaging%20Codes.pdf\">how you package HAZMAT products<\/a>. For example, dangerous liquids are best suited for drums, but they can be stored in steel, aluminum, or plastic drums depending on the type of liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mark-and-label-your-package\">Mark and label your package<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are specific ways to mark your hazardous materials depending on their class, ID number, weight, and more. Be sure to follow the correct regulations when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phmsa.dot.gov\/sites\/phmsa.dot.gov\/files\/docs\/training\/hazmat\/18371\/usdot-chart-16-10-24-2017.pdf\">marking, labelling, and placarding<\/a>. Even the orientation of your arrows can prevent a product from being shipped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5779 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-22-at-3.24.01-PM.png?w=1280px\" alt=\"HAZMAT markings\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-22-at-3.24.01-PM.png?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-22-at-3.24.01-PM.png?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-22-at-3.24.01-PM.png?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-22-at-3.24.01-PM.png?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-22-at-3.24.01-PM.png?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phmsa.dot.gov\/sites\/phmsa.dot.gov\/files\/docs\/training\/hazmat\/18371\/usdot-chart-16-10-24-2017.pdf\">US Department of Transportation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prepare-shipping-papers\">Prepare shipping papers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some couriers require <a href=\"https:\/\/ai.fmcsa.dot.gov\/newentrant\/MC\/Content.aspx?nav=Hazmat\">additional paperwork<\/a> in order to ship HAZMAT items, depending on the material being transported (e.g., the UN identification number, proper shipping name, hazard class, and packing group, as well as the quantity, number, and type of packages, emergency contact information, and shipper\u2019s certification). You must prepare all requested documents to ensure your shipment goes out and is not delayed or held up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-identify-additional-carrier-requirements\">Identify additional courier requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"regulations\">Most couriers have pretty similar rules when it comes to shipping HAZMAT. However, a few of them also have additional requirements. Depending on the courier you work with, ask them about all of the HAZMAT shipping requirements <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportation.gov\/check-the-box\/getting-started-with-hazmat\">before you start shipping<\/a> dangerous goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-regulations-for-hazmat-shipping\">Regulations for HAZMAT shipping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the regulations you\u2019ll want to know about if you\u2019re selling a product that contains hazardous materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-heading-accordion single-heading-accordion container max-width-blog\" data-controller=\"accordion-controller\" data-accordion-controller-open-value=\"false\"><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-heading-container\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"actionElement\"><h2 class=\"single-heading-accordion-title h3\">49 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49)<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-inner-content\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"innerContent\">\n<p>Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations addresses key protocols for preparing, shipping, and handling dangerous goods. It is issued by the Departments of Transportation and Homeland Security. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/cgi-bin\/text-idx?SID=3c523a32b2925bb0bd8559bebb214975&amp;mc=true&amp;tpl=\/ecfrbrowse\/Title49\/49tab_02.tpl\">Access it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-heading-accordion single-heading-accordion container max-width-blog\" data-controller=\"accordion-controller\" data-accordion-controller-open-value=\"false\"><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-heading-container\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"actionElement\"><h2 class=\"single-heading-accordion-title h3\">IMDG Code<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-inner-content\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"innerContent\">\n<p>The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imo.org\/en\/OurWork\/Safety\/Pages\/DangerousGoods-default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IMDG<\/a>) provides guidelines for the safe shipment of goods on water or vessel. It is accepted as an international guideline, and it is mainly used in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/international-shipping\/\">international shipping<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-heading-accordion single-heading-accordion container max-width-blog\" data-controller=\"accordion-controller\" data-accordion-controller-open-value=\"false\"><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-heading-container\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"actionElement\"><h2 class=\"single-heading-accordion-title h3\">ICAO \/ IATA<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-inner-content\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"innerContent\">\n<p id=\"penalties\">The International Civil Aviation Organisation (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icao.int\/safety\/DangerousGoods\/Pages\/default.aspx\">ICAO<\/a>) standardizes safety procedures for shipping dangerous goods by air. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) also has its own Dangerous Goods Regulations (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/publications\/dgr\/Pages\/index.aspx\">DGR<\/a>) to help you prepare, handle or accept dangerous goods shipments by air.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-heading-accordion single-heading-accordion container max-width-blog\" data-controller=\"accordion-controller\" data-accordion-controller-open-value=\"false\"><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-heading-container\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"actionElement\"><h2 class=\"single-heading-accordion-title h2\">Penalties for HAZMAT shipping noncompliance<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"single-heading-accordion-inner-content\" data-accordion-controller-target=\"innerContent\">\n<p>As with all shipping regulations, noncompliance for hazardous material shipping can cost you greatly. The US DOT has specific fines for companies that break these laws. A routine shipment with even the tiniest error can lead to six-figure fines and have you banned from shipping HAZMAT products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As federal law states, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2016\/06\/29\/2016-15404\/hazardous-materials-revision-of-maximum-and-minimum-civil-penalties#sectno-citation-%E2%80%89107.329\">49 CFR<\/a> Part \u00a7\u2009107.329, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"4-carriers\"><em>\u201cA person who knowingly violates a requirement of the Federal hazardous material transportation law, an order issued thereunder, this subchapter, subchapter C of the chapter, or a special permit or approval issued under this subchapter applicable to the transportation of hazardous materials or the causing of them to be transported or shipped is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $77,114 for each violation, except the maximum civil penalty is $179,933 if the violation results in death, serious illness or severe injury to any person or substantial destruction of property. There is no minimum civil penalty, except for a minimum civil penalty of $463 for violations relating to training. When the violation is a continuing one, each day of the violation constitutes a separate offense.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-carriers-that-ship-hazardous-materials\">4 couriers that ship hazardous materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The four major couriers in the US (FedEx, USPS, UPS, and DHL) all offer shipping for hazardous materials. Each courier has specific rules for how they ship dangerous goods for certain classes, as well as shipping HAZMAT domestically and internationally by truck, air, and sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-fedex\">1. FedEx<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>FedEx provides a guide on how to ship hazardous materials, including information on battery shipments, services and restrictions, accepted and prohibited materials, marking and labelling, packaging, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedex.com\/en-us\/service-guide\/hazardous-materials\/how-to-ship.html\">Read the FedEx hazardous materials guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-usps\">2. USPS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/faq.usps.com\/s\/article\/What-Does-USPS-Classify-as-Hazardous-Materials\">USPS ships HAZMAT<\/a> products, though there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usps.com\/ship\/shipping-restrictions.htm\">restrictions for domestic<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usps.com\/international\/shipping-restrictions.htm\">international HAZMAT shipments<\/a>. You cannot ship items like matches, fireworks, nicotine products, and much more through any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/usps-mail-types\/\">USPS mail type<\/a>. Contact your local post office to learn if they can help you. Read their list of mailable and prohibited products <a href=\"https:\/\/pe.usps.com\/text\/pub52\/pub52apxa.htm#ep688877\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-dhl\">3. DHL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhl.com\/us-en\/home\/ecommerce\/business-help-center\/hazardous-goods-and-unacceptable-shipments.html\">DHL<\/a> is an established courier of dangerous goods and adheres to the IATA and ADR regulations as well as other applicable national legislation. However, DHL only ships hazardous goods classified under the Limited Quantity and Consumer Commodity guidelines that are shipped via our Domestic \u201cGround\u201d service and to Canada via Parcel Direct (PLT) ground destinations only. All of these shipments must be approved prior to shipment. See DHL\u2019s Limited Quantity policy for HAZMAT items <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhl.com\/content\/dam\/dhl\/local\/us\/dhl-ecommerce\/documents\/pdf\/us-ecommerce-limitied-quantity-transportation-policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-ups\">4. UPS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"CTA\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ups.com\/us\/en\/support\/shipping-support\/shipping-special-care-regulated-items\/hazardous-materials-guide\/types-of-dangerous-goods-and-commodities\">UPS<\/a> ships hazardous materials and provides training for those new to shipping these materials. UPS lays out their Hazardous Materials Shipping service <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ups.com\/us\/en\/support\/shipping-support\/shipping-special-care-regulated-items\/hazardous-materials-guide\/hazardous-material-service-definition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>, which includes updated regulatory information as well as UPS-specific hazardous material requirements. They also list all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ups.com\/us\/en\/support\/shipping-support\/shipping-special-care-regulated-items\/prohibited-items\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prohibited products<\/a> on their website, and even offer a <a href=\"https:\/\/web.cvent.com\/event\/85866171-a337-40e6-bf54-be9915780bc6\/summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">webinar<\/a> featuring the most current information on safe and proper shipping and handling of hazardous materials through the UPS network.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-shipbob-helps-with-hazmat-shipping\">How ShipBob helps with HAZMAT shipping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As an expert supply chain and fulfilment platform, ShipBob helps ecommerce businesses navigate the complexities of HAZMAT shipping and delight customers \u2013 all while staying fully compliant with applicable regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cTouchland sells flammable goods that need to be shipped via ground, so ShipBob has been a great ally as they have fulfilment centres all over the US, facilitating a 2-3 day delivery time for any customer in the US.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Andrea Lisbona, Founder &amp; CEO of Touchland<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ShipBob Fulfillment Center Guided Tour - 3D 360\u00b0 VR Video\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YdTbM4XlizY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-collaboration-with-certified-carriers-nbsp\">Collaboration with certified couriers&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob partners with major couriers to ship across the US, including couriers that will ship HAZAMT products (with certain <a href=\"https:\/\/support.shipbob.com\/s\/article\/US-Prohibited-and-Restricted-Items-Policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">limitations<\/a>). Leveraging our courier partnership network and our courier selection algorithm, ecommerce brands can ship HAZMAT goods quickly and affordably anywhere in the contiguous US via ground.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: International orders containing HAZMAT products will not be fulfilled by ShipBob. If a HAZMAT order is attempted to be shipped this way, it will be put on hold.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cShipping cross-border is never easy, especially when you\u2019re shipping a product that qualifies as a dangerous good since our products contain alcohol. By storing inventory in ShipBob\u2019s facilities within the countries or near the geographies we\u2019re shipping to, we can bypass a lot of the complexities of international shipping. It makes our lives significantly easier. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>But more importantly, shipping locally instead of internationally is better for customers. You can always navigate cross-border complexities, but you can\u2019t undo a customer\u2019s stressful delivery experience. Leveraging ShipBob\u2019s global network to fulfil and ship locally reassures our customers, so that when someone in a key market like Australia or Canada buys from us, they\u2019re not worrying about their order getting stuck in customs or wondering if they\u2019ll ever get their items. They also know it\u2019s not going to take two weeks or more to be delivered, and they don\u2019t have to pay exorbitant international shipping rates.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sergio Tache, Founder and CEO of Dossier<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-thorough-understanding-of-department-of-transportation-and-iata-guidelines\">Thorough understanding of Department of Transportation and IATA guidelines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At ShipBob, we pride ourselves on meeting regulatory requirements. Our fulfilment network includes fulfilment centres certified to meet local, state, and federal laws for HAZMAT products and dangerous materials, and our workers are trained on 49 CFR and know how to handle and store HAZMAT items and dangerous goods.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/support.shipbob.com\/s\/article\/Manage-Dangerous-Goods-HAZMAT-Item\/\">Help Centre<\/a> for more information on ShipBob\u2019s processes, guidelines, and restrictions for shipping HAZMAT goods.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-protocols-for-proper-labeling-packaging-and-documentation\">Protocols for proper labelling, packaging, and documentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a safety-minded fulfilment partner, ShipBob complies with all labelling and packaging requirements for HAZMAT products. For every dangerous good that ShipBob ships, the shipping label denotes that it is a HAZMAT product or dangerous good, so couriers know what\u2019s inside.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob\u2019s vetting and approval procedure for HAZMAT and dangerous goods also helps ensure full regulatory compliance. As part of this procedure, we require proper documentation from merchants, meaning that:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Merchants must disclose their products\u2019 DG\/HAZMAT status.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For products approved by ShipBob, merchants must mark each SKU as HAZMAT or a dangerous good in ShipBob\u2019s dashboard in order to comply with all regulations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Merchants must provide a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each HAZMAT product they wish to ship.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These checks and balances help ensure that your HAZMAT goods are shipped safely,&nbsp; protecting you, your customers, and your business.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"FAQ\">For more information on how ShipBob can help you ship your HAZMAT or dangerous goods, click the button below to get in touch with an expert.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/quote\/\">Speak to a fulfilment expert<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shipping-hazardous-materials-faqs\">Shipping hazardous materials FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are answers to some of the most common questions about HAZMAT shipping.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">Will UPS ship hazardous materials?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n<p>Yes, many of the major couriers have services that provide the shipping of hazardous materials, including UPS. However, it is not as simple as dropping it in the mailbox. There are procedures and processes involved and each is courier-specific.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">Can ShipBob handle hazardous materials, including fragrance\/perfume products, and provide specialized shipping options and configurations?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n<p>Yes, though there is an approval requirement for certain classes and quantities of DG\/HAZMAT products that require written confirmation from ShipBob before processing. The ShipBob dashboard will automatically flag products that potentially qualify as DG\/HAZMAT but lack proper classification or an SDS. A red banner will appear at the top of the Product Catalogue  page in the ShipBob dashboard and you must configure them as such. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/support.shipbob.com\/s\/article\/Manage-Dangerous-Goods-HAZMAT-Items\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">What is the difference between hazardous and dangerous goods?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n<p>This usually depends on context. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/hazmat\/what_is_hazmat\">HAZMAT and dangerous goods are the same things<\/a>. But this is from an aviation standpoint, obviously. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohsrep.org.au\/dangerous_or_hazardous_what_s_the_difference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australian state of Victoria\u2019s occupational health and safety unit<\/a>, the difference between a hazardous material and a dangerous good is that a dangerous good has the risk of immediate danger, whereas a hazardous material may have long-term health effects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">What are some examples of hazardous materials?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n<p>There are quite a few hazardous materials, and 9 categories that hazardous materials could fall into when it comes to shipping. Explosives, gasses, flammable liquids and solids, and toxic and infectious substances are all examples of hazardous materials. Some examples of products containing these materials include motor oil, household cleaning supplies, propane, paint, and pesticides, just to name a few.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">What paperwork is required to ship hazardous materials?&nbsp;<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n<p>Shipping hazardous materials in such a way as to be compliant with governmental regulations requires some documentation. 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