UPS accepts air shipments in accordance with regulations issued by International Civil Aviation Association (ICAO) and published as the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For the purposes of regulatory compliance, air service levels include all Express and Expedited Services internationally. This UPS Guide for Shipping Ground and Air Hazardous Materials should always be used in conjunction with the most current version of the IATA DGR. Shippers must also comply with the UPS Tariff Terms & Conditions.
The shipper may ship hazardous materials identified in the UPS Hazardous Material Chemical Tables in compliance with all applicable ADR and/or IATA regulations, as well as the specific UPS Limitations identified within this Guide for Shipping Ground and Air Hazardous Materials.
In some cases, UPS requirements are more restrictive than those of the ADR and IATA. UPS’s “conditions incident to transportation” may differ from those of other carriers’ systems due to the distinct UPS methods for sorting, handling, and moving packages. Accordingly, UPS expects all shipments to be capable of passing the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) Procedure 3A.
Hazardous Materials Contract service is available for customers with a Scheduled pickup account. Scheduled pickup includes various UPS pickup services. The shipper must complete all requirements for a hazardous materials shipment before pickup. For more information, shippers should contact their local UPS Business Development Department.
A hazardous materials service handling charge applied to all hazardous materials / dangerous goods packages that require a shipping paper or Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods. UPS does not accept hazardous materials shipments at UPS Customer Centers.
Time-in-transit guarantees do not apply to hazardous material parcels.
Note: Cylinders must be overpacked in a container of suitable strength to retain its shape and protect operating mechanisms. Round tubes or overpacks are not accepted.