UN 0014 LQ Cartridges for tools, blank, by Domestic Road & Rail

COMMODITY: WRAP Cartridge

SPECIAL: Limited Quantity of Division 1.4S – 50 caliber or less

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Domestic Road and Rail – Less than truck load (LTL) and truck load (TL) service

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OVERVIEW

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:Cartridges for tools, blankLABEL:No
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:UN 0014PLACARD:No
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:1.4SEMERG. INFO: No
PACKING GROUP:NoneTRAINING:Required
DOCUMENT:NonePACKAGING:Special
MARKING:LQ Mark

HAZMAT TABLE

PACKAGING INFORMATION

Blank ammunition cartridges for tools that have been classed as Division 1.4S explosive may be transported as limited quantities when packaged as follows:

  • Ammunition must be packed in inside boxes, or in partitions that fit snugly in the outside packaging, or in metal clips; no single packages allowed, i.e., inner packages are required.
  • Except for 22 rimfire, primers must be protected from ignition against packaging or another cartridge.
  • Inside boxes, partitions or metal clips must be packed in securely-closed strong outside packagings; no specification testing is required.
  • The maximum gross weight is limited to 30 kg (66 pounds) per package.

Citation: 49 CFR 173.63 (b)(2)

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SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS

Normal documentation requirements are waived when transported by road. This ammo is still hazmat, but it is not marked “HM” on the shipping document because it is not subject to documentation requirements. ORM-D or LQ may but should not be listed to allow mixed shipment of ORM-D and LQ packages; only “Cartridges for tools, blank” should be listed, and even that is not mandatory.

HMDESCRIPTIONWEIGHT/LBS.
Cartridges for Tools, Blank
(Insert gross or net weight)

Citation: 49 CFR 173.63(b)(1)(i)

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CARTON MARKING

  • Limited quantity packages containing blank small arms cartridges (ammunition) must display the following limited quantity marking on one side as:
  • No UN number or proper shipping name is required.
  • Per 49 CFR §172.301(d), the package must be marked with the consignor or consignee’s name and address unless the package is:

(1) Transported by highway only and will not be transferred from one carrier to the other;

(2) Part of a carload lot, truckload lot or freight container load, and the entire contents of the rail car, truck or freight container are shipped from one consignor to one consignee.

  • The minimum configuration is a strong box with an LQ mark sticker, for example for partial case shipping:
  • Many manufacturers also print a leak test certification on the factory case just in case it is exported by international vessel or air and is required:

Citation: 49 CFR §173.63(b)(1)(i) & §172.315 (a)

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HOW TO SIZE AND APPLY THE LQ MARK

The Limited Quantity mark must be 100mm per side, unless the dimensions of the box are not adequate, in which case the mark may be reduced to 50mm per side. It can be placed on any panel of the box except the bottom. Here are some typical examples:

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OVERPACKS

The “OVERPACK” marking is only required if the limited quantity marking is not visible, in which case the “Limited Quantity” and “overpack” stickers are required on only one side of the pallet or overpack box.

Citation: 49 CFR §173.25(a)(6)