General Information
Delta Cargo accepts tendered shipments in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Dangerous goods are articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property, or the environment when transported by air. Dangerous goods, when properly handled, packaged, marked, labeled, documented, and transported in accordance with the regulations, are safe for transport by air.
Product and Rates
All Dangerous goods (PDF) shipments are subject to surcharges according to the type of shipment you book.
Drop-off/Pick-up
Dangerous Goods shipments may only be accepted at the stations listed and picked up at the local cargo facility at the destination.
Restrictions
Local stations do not have authority to deviate from or change any requirements outlined in the IATA Dangerous Good Regulations or 49 Code of Federal Regulations.
Dangerous Goods are not accepted from Unknown Shippers.
Any substance which, as presented for transport, is liable to explode, dangerously react, produce a flame or dangerous evolution of heat, or dangerous emission of toxic, corrosive, or flammable gases or vapors under conditions normally encountered in transport are forbidden on any aircraft.
*Dangerous Goods will only be accepted at the following locations:
| Anchorage | Houston-Intercontinental | Ontario, CA |
| Atlanta | Honolulu | Orlando |
| Baltimore | Jackson, MS | Phoenix |
| Boston | Kona | Portland, OR |
| Chicago | Los Angeles | Raleigh-Durham |
| Cincinnati | Miami | Salt Lake City |
| Cleveland | Minneapolis | San Diego |
| Dallas/Ft Worth | Newark | San Francisco |
| Denver | New Orleans | Seattle |
| Detroit | New York-Kennedy | San Juan |
| Greensboro | New York-LaGuardia | Tampa |
* Dangerous Goods will be accepted on NW designated flights only between DTW and LGW, LHR, FRA, CDG in either direction or from LGW, LHR to MSP.
The following dangerous goods shipments will not be accepted for carriage on Delta Cargo:
- Item forbidden in the IATA DGR under subsection 2.1.
- Radioactive materials which require ‘Type B’, ‘Type C’, or ‘Fissile’ packaging.
- Hazardous waste
- Portable, UN 1073 Oxygen, refrigerated liquid.
- UN 1162 – Dimethyldichlorosilane.
- Shipments bearing a toxic gas, Division 2.3.
- Shipments containing All Packed in One packages that have been packed in an Overpack.
- Self-heating commodities, including, but not limited to:
- Meals (e.g. La Briute)
- Coffee (e.g. Nescafe)
Carrier |
Dry Ice Up to 5.5 lbs |
UN3373 |
|---|---|---|
Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) |
Yes |
Yes |
Chautauqua |
Yes |
Yes |
Comair |
Yes |
Yes |
Mesaba |
Yes |
Yes |
Pinnacle |
Yes |
Yes |
Shuttle America |
Yes |
Yes |
SkyWest |
Yes |
Yes |
Dry Ice
U.S.-domestic shipments containing packages containing up to 5.5 pounds of dry ice with a Class 9 label will be handled as fully regulated under IATA DGR. U.S.-domestic packages containing up to 5.5 pounds of dry ice without a Class 9 label will be accepted under 49 CFR. All international packages containing dry ice will be handled as fully regulated under IATA DGR.The general aircraft dry ice limits are 100 kgs for narrow body aircraft and 200 kgs for wide body aircraft. Some exceptions, based on packaging, apply. Please contact your local Sales representative for details.
Note: DC9 aircraft is further limited to 50 kgs per package; MD88 and MD90 is further limited to 40 kgs per package.
Li Batteries
In general, shipments transported under Section II of the applicable packing instructions are not considered fully regulated and may be transported on passenger aircraft as long as all provisions of Section II are met. This includes a four-bullet cautionary statement either on the air waybill or accompanying document. This cautionary statement must include all of the following:- The package contains lithium ion cells or batteries (for UN3480 and UN3481).
- The package contains lithium metal cells or batteries (for UN3091).
- The package must be handled with care and that a flammability hazard exists if the package is damaged.
- Special procedures should be followed in the event the package is damaged, to include inspection and repacking, if necessary.
- A telephone number for additional information.
Shipments packaged under Section I of the applicable packing instruction are considered fully regulated and must be transported per the regulations and Delta variations.
UN3090 Lithium Metal Batteries
Per USG-02, these shipments are forbidden for transport on passenger aircraft.UN3091 Lithium Metal Batteries Contained in Equipment and UN 3091 Lithium Metal Batteries Packed with Equipment
Section 1: These shipments are considered fully regulated and must comply with all requirements including those in Packing Instruction 970 (Contained in) and Packing Instruction 969 (Packed with) and must be accompanied by a Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods. At this time, the dangerous goods acceptance policies for DL-designated and NW-designated flights have not been aligned. Policy alignment is planned for early 2010 and more information will be forthcoming. Until then, it is necessary to continue the embargo on NW-designated flights.Section 2: Approved for transportation as long as the following requirements have been met.
- Applicable cautionary verbiage on the air waybill or accompanying document as applicable by the Packing Instructions.
- Lithium battery label must be applied to the package as applicable by the Packing Instructions.
- For PI 970: Each package containing more than four cells or more than two batteries installed in equipment must be labeled with a lithium battery handling label (Figure 7.4.I).
- For PI 969: A lithium battery label must be applied.
- Packaged per Packing Instruction 970 or 969, whichever is applicable.
- “Lithium metal batteries”, “not restricted” and “PI 970” or “PI 969”, whichever is applicable, must be included in the Additional Handling Information on the air waybill, when an air waybill is used.
UN3480 Lithium Ion Batteries
Section 1: These shipments are considered fully regulated and must comply with all requirements including those in Packing Instruction 965 and must be accompanied by a Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods. At this time, the dangerous goods acceptance policies for DL-designated and NW-designated flights have not been aligned. Policy alignment is planned for early 2010 and more information will be forthcoming. Until then, it is necessary to continue the embargo on NW-designated flights.Section 2: Approved for transportation as long as the following requirements have been met.
- Applicable cautionary verbiage on the air waybill or accompanying document.
- Lithium battery label must be applied to the package.
- Packaged per Packing Instruction 965.
- “Lithium metal batteries”, “not restricted” and “PI 965” must be included in the Additional Handling Information on the air waybill, when an air waybill is used.
UN3481 Lithium Ion Batteries Contained in Equipment and UN3481 Lithium Ion Batteries Packed with Equipment
Section 1: These shipments are considered fully regulated and must comply with all requirements including those in Packing Instruction 967 (Contained in) and Packing Instruction 966 (Packed with) and must be accompanied by a Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods. At this time, the dangerous goods acceptance policies for DL-designated and NW-designated flights have not been aligned. Policy alignment is planned for early 2010 and more information will be forthcoming. Until then, it is necessary to continue the embargo on NW-designated flights.Section 2: Approved for transportation as long as the following requirements have been met.
- Applicable cautionary verbiage on the air waybill or accompanying document as applicable by the Packing Instructions.
- Lithium battery label must be applied to the package as applicable by the Packing Instructions.
- For PI 967: Each package containing more than four cells or more than two batteries installed in equipment must be labeled with a lithium battery handling label (Figure 7.4.I).
- For PI 966: A lithium battery label must be applied.
- Packaged per Packing Instruction 967 or 966, whichever is applicable.
- “Lithium ion batteries”, “not restricted” and “PI 967” or “PI 966”, whichever is applicable, must be included in the Additional Handling Information on the air waybill, when an air waybill is used.
Booking
You may book your shipment at deltacargo.com or call the Cargo Call Center at 1.800.DLCARGO.
Special Handling
All Dangerous Goods shipments must be accepted by an authorized Dangerous Goods Acceptance Agent at the cargo facilities listed.
Documentation
- Each piece of the shipment must be legibly and durably marked with the name and address of the shipper and consignee. Old labels and markings must be removed or obliterated.
- Shipper is responsible for all required labeling of each package containing dangerous goods and the removal of any old/non-applicable labels.
- Shipper must complete the Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods when required by the IATA DGR.
All Packed in One Packages
All Packed in One packages containing Class 8 corrosive substances with both a "hydroxide" and an "acid" in the proper shipping names or technical names must be accompanied by the following signed statement of safety from the shipper. This statement must be noted in the Additional Handling Information area on the original copy of the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods.
- This shipments complies with 5.0.2.11, and the acid and hydroxide, if mixed, will not react dangerously.
Regulations
We accept up to 5.5 pounds of dry ice under 49 CFR and all other Dangerous Goods shipments will follow IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Shipping Tips
- Make sure to have all correct labeling for shipments.
- Make sure shipment is properly packaged.
- Make sure all documents are complete.
