I just got this from Fed Ex and assume UPS will follow suit.
how does this affect shipment of online ammo orders and powders etc.
2013 and 2014 Changes for Other Regulated Material-Domestic (ORM-D)
Dangerous goods shipping requirements are changing for the Other Regulated Materials Domestic (ORM-D) hazard class to comply with new regulations. These changes will affect shipments with FedEx Express effective Jan. 1, 2013, and with FedEx Ground effective immediately and required as of Jan. 1, 2014. The new regulations affect anyone shipping using the ORM-D Consumer Commodity; Cartridges, Small Arms; or Cartridges, Power Devices classifications.
Changes for Shippers Using FedEx Express: Effective Jan. 1, 2013
FedEx Express will no longer be allowed to accept Proper Shipping Names with ORM-D hazard class items prepared under 49 Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR). Instead, shippers must prepare their shipment under International Civil Aviation Organization and International Air Transport Association (ICAO and IATA) regulations. This is because the DOT’s Hazardous Materials regulation HM 215K will no longer allow ORM-D air shipments. You must classify these commodities under the most appropriate hazard class, Proper Shipping Names and UN numbers. Sometimes this may mean a switch to an Accessible Dangerous Goods handling code, depending upon the proper identification and classification in IATA.
Changes for Shippers Using FedEx Ground: Effective immediately, required as of Jan. 1, 2014
The new regulations are designed to harmonize with international regulations and will replace the ORM-D, Consumer Commodity, with Limited Quantity classification for all shipments by Jan. 1, 2014. After this date, FedEx Ground will no longer accept shipments labeled as ORM-D, Consumer Commodity. The Limited Quantity Diamond label must be applied to the package.
how does this affect shipment of online ammo orders and powders etc.
2013 and 2014 Changes for Other Regulated Material-Domestic (ORM-D)
Dangerous goods shipping requirements are changing for the Other Regulated Materials Domestic (ORM-D) hazard class to comply with new regulations. These changes will affect shipments with FedEx Express effective Jan. 1, 2013, and with FedEx Ground effective immediately and required as of Jan. 1, 2014. The new regulations affect anyone shipping using the ORM-D Consumer Commodity; Cartridges, Small Arms; or Cartridges, Power Devices classifications.
Changes for Shippers Using FedEx Express: Effective Jan. 1, 2013
FedEx Express will no longer be allowed to accept Proper Shipping Names with ORM-D hazard class items prepared under 49 Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR). Instead, shippers must prepare their shipment under International Civil Aviation Organization and International Air Transport Association (ICAO and IATA) regulations. This is because the DOT’s Hazardous Materials regulation HM 215K will no longer allow ORM-D air shipments. You must classify these commodities under the most appropriate hazard class, Proper Shipping Names and UN numbers. Sometimes this may mean a switch to an Accessible Dangerous Goods handling code, depending upon the proper identification and classification in IATA.
Changes for Shippers Using FedEx Ground: Effective immediately, required as of Jan. 1, 2014
The new regulations are designed to harmonize with international regulations and will replace the ORM-D, Consumer Commodity, with Limited Quantity classification for all shipments by Jan. 1, 2014. After this date, FedEx Ground will no longer accept shipments labeled as ORM-D, Consumer Commodity. The Limited Quantity Diamond label must be applied to the package.
