DGM receives a lot of queries from clients about hazardous material shipping. One of the most prevalent classes is ID8000, which stands for Consumer Commodity. These are common household items.
What is a consumer commodity?
According to IATA DGR, a consumer commodity is a hazardous item packaged and disseminated in a form intended or potentially appropriate for direct-to-consumer sale for personal or household use. The official definition can be found in IATA DGR Appendix A - Glossary, under Consumer Commodities.
What hazardous materials can be reclassified as Consumer Commodity?
IATA Special Provision According to A112, only materials that fall into the following groups and do not provide a secondary hazard are permitted.
Classes
2.1, Flammable gas
2.2, Non-flammable gas
3 (PG II and III), Flammable liquid
6.1 (PG III), Toxic substances
UN numbers allowed to be reclassified as ID8000
UN3077, environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.
UN3082 environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s.
UN3175 Solids containing flammable liquid, n.o.s.
UN3334 Aviation regulated liquid, n.o.s.
UN3335 Aviation regulated solid, n.o.s.
Is ID8000 a dangerous commodity?
ID8000 is indeed a hazardous product. The idea that a shipment of consumer goods is not risky, or a hazardous item is untrue. As was already mentioned, the shipments continue to include flammable liquids, pressurized gasses, and even poisonous goods.
What is the maximum weight for ID8000?
Consumer commodities are limited at 66 lbs / 30 kg G per package. This is the same limitation for all limited quantity shipments for gross weight. Beyond air shipments the 30 kg G limit is the same for all ground shipments under 49CFR ( 172.315(a)(3)(iv) ) and limited quantity shipments under IMDG code (see section 3.4 IMDGC) .
Can you ship class 8 as a consumer commodity?
No, it is not possible to reclassify corrosive materials as consumer goods. If the specifics of the freight fit the requirements to sell under any of those divisions, the next closest alternative would be to adhere to the approved quantity or limited number.
What is the ID8000 label?
The class 9 label would be the appropriate classification for ID8000. Several other signs and labels are necessary in addition to the hazard class designation. It should be mentioned that, in contrast to other UN numbers, ID8000 is not required to have the quantity/gross weight mark, which is found in IATA DGR 7.1.4.1 (C), on the packaging.
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