Automotive parts — dangerous goods classification
Airbag modules and seat-belt pretensioners are UN3268 Class 9 when they meet special provision 160; engines that have held fuel are UN3166.
The mistake this category generates
Both look like ordinary parts on a packing list. Neither can be shipped as general cargo.
Entries (1)
| UN | Proper shipping name | Class | PG | Labels | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UN3268 | Safety devices, electrically initiated | 9 | none | CLASS 9 | pax limited·cargo permitted |
Shipper notes
UN3268 Safety devices, electrically initiated
- Airbag modules and seat-belt pretensioners classified to this entry rather than to Class 1 when they meet the criteria in special provision 160.
Questions
- What UN number applies to automotive parts?
- Airbag modules and seat-belt pretensioners are UN3268 Class 9 when they meet special provision 160; engines that have held fuel are UN3166.
- What do people get wrong about shipping automotive parts?
- Both look like ordinary parts on a packing list. Neither can be shipped as general cargo.
- Which entries does Classify7 encode for automotive parts?
- UN3268 Safety devices, electrically initiated (class 9)
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