BluJay Solutions Parcel 21.1.0 - User Guide
FedEx Ground - Processing U.S. Domestic Hazardous Materials |
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To process a U.S. domestic (U.S. 48 states) FedEx Ground hazardous material package, follow these steps. Only one hazardous material commodity per FedEx Ground package is allowed.
Note: You can use FedEx International Ground service to ship a dangerous goods package only when it is a consumer-commodity ORM-D being shipped to Canada.
1.Complete the required information on the Warehouse page for a domestic package. Select FedEx in the Carrier list. Select Ground in the Service list.
2.Click [OPTIONS].
3.Click the Dangerous Goods tab.
4.The Shipment sub-tab should appear by default. If not, click Shipment at the top of the page. Most of the information on this page is populated from your FedEx Shipper Defaults table. Complete the fields that are not populated (and modify the others as needed) as follows:
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Excepted Quantities |
If the amount of the dangerous commodity you are shipping is considered "excepted", select [Yes]. Otherwise, select [No]. Excepted quantity means that there is a small enough amount of the dangerous commodity that detailed information about the commodity is not required. Hazardous Materials forms are not required but the air waybill for the package must indicate "Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities". If you select [Yes], you can proceed to Step 5. |
Hazmat Regulation |
Select ORM-D if the dangerous commodity you are shipping is ORM-D. Otherwise, select 49 CFR. |
Title of Signatory |
Type the title of the person who will sign the hazardous materials form. For example, "Dispatch Supervisor". |
Name of Signatory |
Type the name of the person who will sign the hazardous materials form. |
Place of Signatory |
Type the city name where the person will sign the hazardous materials form. |
Additional Handling Info |
Type any additional information that might apply to the shipment. For example, 'Keep package away from sun and all sources of heat.' The information prints on the documentation for the package. See the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation Manual. |
Responsible Party |
Type the name of the person who is responsible for making arrangements for the package according to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation Manual. This is required only when shipping infectious substances (class 6.2). |
Responsible Party Phone # |
Type the phone number of the person who is responsible for the package. This is required only when shipping infectious substances (class 6.2). |
Departure Airport |
Not required for US domestic FedEx Ground® shipments. |
Destination Airport |
Not required for US domestic FedEx Ground® shipments. |
Shipper Reference Number |
Not required for US domestic FedEx Ground® shipments. Note: This is a user-defined number that Parcel prints on the IATA form. This number is required for US domestic FedEx Express Saver® hazardous materials shipments and all FedEx International Dangerous Goods shipments . |
5.If you are shipping more than one type of hazardous material in the same box and/or the shipment includes dry ice, select Package at the top of the page. Then configure the following check boxes and fields:
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Hazmat Package Type |
From the drop-down list, select one of the following options: •All Packed In One – The package contains different hazardous materials (different UN ID numbers) not individually labeled with full hazardous material shipping information. •Both – The package contains a mix of the two types. •Overpack – The package contains many smaller packages all labeled individually with hazardous material shipping information. |
Outer Packing Type |
From the drop-down list, select an outer packing type (for example, "Aluminum Box"). If the outer packing type is not included the drop-down list, type in the outer packing type in the box below the drop-down list. Note: If you select an outer packing type from the drop-down list, the box below is disabled ("grayed out"). If necessary, use this box to enter an Outer Packing Type that is not on the Outer Packing Type drop-down list. |
Outer Packing Count |
For all hazmat package types, enter any valid numeric value indicating the package count. |
Q-Value |
The package type is All Packed In One, Parcel automatically calculates the Q-value. You can also enter a Q-value manually. Note: If you selected All Packed In One or Both (see above), type a value between zero and one in this field. Q-Value is the percentage of the commodity that you shipped relative to the maximum quantity allowed. For example, a Q-value of 0.75 indicated that the package contains 75% of the maximum quantity allowed. |
Small Quantity Exception |
If the package qualifies for a Small Quantity Exception (SQE) select (check) this check box. Notes: •A Small Quantity Exception is given to shippers who ship hazardous materials with an inner container less than 30 ml or 1 oz. The total package weight cannot exceed 64 lbs. (29.02 kgs.), and the package exterior must be marked. according to Section 173.4 ("Small Quantity Exception") of the FedEx Ship Manager Server® Technical What's New Guide No special forms or papers are required with SQE shipments. •SQE applies only for FedEx Ground® and Home Delivery shipments. |
Non-Hazardous Lithium Batteries |
If package contents contain non-hazardous Lithium batteries, select (check) this check box. Notes: •FedEx defines Non-hazardous Lithium Batteries as those that have watt hours equal to or less than 5 by themselves or as part of the item being shipped. Examples include cell phone or laptop batteries. •This option applies only for FedEx Ground® and Home Delivery shipments. |
Overpack Id Mark |
For hazardous shipments by air, in cases when the same consignment contains more than one overpack, each overpack must display an alpha-numeric identification mark. Any alpha-numeric format can be used for free-form text up to 50 alphanumeric characters. A value in this box is not needed for Ground shipments. |
Dangerous Goods Data Upload Mode |
Select this checkbox to upload the Dangerous Goods Data, Express IATA, Ground Hazmat or Express ADR via the 3rd party or customer's proprietary software system integrated with FedEx Dangerous Goods Data Service (DGDS) Web Service. |
6.At the top of the page, click [Item].
7.From the Hazmat Code drop-down list, select the Hazmat Code for the Item you are shipping.
Note: This list is populated from the Global Settings - Dangerous Goods Data table.
After you select a Hazmat Code from the list, the data from the Parcel Web Admin Dangerous Goods Data table for that item type populates the Item sub-tab. You must enter the Units and Quantity manually. The following table below provides a description for each field. Not all the fields on this sub-tab are required for FedEx Ground domestic shipments. Check your hazmat/dangerous goods reference guides.
Field |
Description |
Proper Shipping Name |
The proper shipping name of the commodity from the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation Manual. |
Technical Name |
The technical name for all commodities whose proper shipping name ends in "n.o.s." ("not otherwise specified"). The technical name is a more detailed description of the commodity. |
Class/Division |
The category of the commodity as defined in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation Manual. |
Subrisk Class |
The category of subsidiary risks assigned to this commodity. Some hazardous materials have properties that meet more than one hazardous class. The less serious property is referred to as the subsidiary risk. |
UN Number |
The identification number assigned to this commodity by the United Nations. This can be found in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation Manual. |
Packing Group |
The packing group assigned to this commodity by the United Nations. |
ADR Group Letter |
The number that identifies the type of regulated good for an Agreement on Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) package. Not required on US domestic shipments. |
ADR Item Number |
The letter that identifies the Agreement on Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) compatibility group of substances and articles. Not required on US domestic shipments. |
Quantity |
Type the amount of the commodity that you are shipping in a single container (based on the unit of measure you will select in the Units list). If you are shipping multiple containers of the same commodity in one larger box or (as in an overpack or "all packed in one" package), type the amount that is in only one of the containers (not the total amount in the whole package). In the Packing Qty field, you will type the number of identical containers that are in the overpack or "all packed in one" box. |
Units |
Enter the unit of measure that the commodity is measured in. This should match the units listed in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation Manual. For FedEx, the acceptable units of measure are as follows: •Deciliters •Gallon •Grams •Kilograms •Kilograms Gross •Kiloliters •Liters •Milligrams •Milliliters •Ounces •Pint •Pounds •Quart •Ton |
Limited Quantity |
Indication of whether there is a limited quantity of the commodity in the package. If Yes, the package was prepared in accordance with the limited quantity packing instructions. In this case, the Packing Instructions begin with a "Y". |
Reportable Quantity |
For packages moving into or out of the United States, this is an indication of whether the commodity must be reported to the appropriate government agency in the case of a spillage. See the 49 CFR for a table of reportable quantities. |
Cargo Aircraft Only |
Indication of whether the commodity can be shipped only on a cargo aircraft. If Yes, the commodity can not be shipped on a passenger aircraft. For FedEx Ground packages, this field is not applicable because the package will not be transported on an aircraft. |
Concentration |
The percentage of the dangerous commodity that is contained in the mixture being shipped in the package. Note: This value is required for certain UN numbers. |
Packing Type |
A description of the type of packaging used to contain the commodity. For example, Steel Drum. The packaging type description can also include the IATA packaging type code (in parenthesis) as supplemental information but it must follow the text description. For example, "Steel Drum (1A1)" or "Fiberboard Box (4G)". So, you can add the code in parenthesis following the text description in this field. |
Packing Quantity |
The number of identical containers that are in the overpack or 'all packed in one' box. Each container must have the same UN number, proper shipping name, technical name, packing group, packing type, quantity, and unit of measure. |
Packing Instructions |
The instruction number that this package was prepared under. This can be found in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation Manual. |
Special Prov. |
The special provision number from the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation Manual. |
DOT Special Permit |
Packages shipped under a DOT Special Permit number must mark the DOT SP number on the shipping papers in the ‘Type DOT Label(s) required, Ltd. Qty. or Special Permit field’ of the OP-900LL or OP-900LG. For Example: DOT-SP-9168. |
Exemption Number |
Used only for FedEx Ground packages. If you have an exemption number for shipping this commodity, type that number. The number prints on the FedEx Ground OP-950 manifest. |
Hazmat Labels |
The hazmat labels that must appear on the package containing this commodity. This is required only for FedEx Ground packages. See the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation Manual. |
Authorization |
Statement indicating any important information about certificates or authorities required to authorize the shipment or its preparation or packing. LTD. Qty. appears if limited quantity provisions apply to the commodity. Authorizations are detailed in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation Manual. |
Item Country |
From the list, select the country where the commodity originates from. |
Maximum Quantity |
The maximum amount of the commodity allowed on an aircraft. For FedEx Ground packages, this field is not applicable because the package will not be transported on an aircraft. |
Emergency Response Contact |
If the Emergency Contact for this item is different from the default for this type of item, type the contact in case of emergency. Note: For more information on how Parcel uses Emergency Contact information, see the following Help topic: Carrier Compliance - Dangerous Goods (Hazmat). |
Emergency Response Phone |
If the emergency contact phone number for this item is different from the default for this type of Item, type the phone number of the Emergency contact. Note: For more information on how Parcel uses Emergency Contact information, see the following Help topic: Carrier Compliance - Dangerous Goods (Hazmat). |
NEM U/M |
Unit of Measure for the Net Explosive Mass (see previous row). For DHL Global, the acceptable units of measure are as follows: •Deciliters •Gallon •Grams •Kilograms •Kilograms Gross •Kiloliters •Liters •Milligrams •Milliliters •Ounces •Pint •Pounds •Quart •Ton |
Net Explosive Mass |
Enter the net mass of the contained explosive substances of a shipment of munitions, fireworks, or similar products without the packaging, casings, bullets, etc, for explosive articles belonging to Class 1. This value can also include the mass of the TNT-equivalent of all contained energetic substances. Required for IATA shipments of explosive materials. |
NEM Type |
From the drop-down list, select one of the following NEM type to express the net amount of explosive material inside a Class 1 DG commodity. Field is required for class-1 DG commodity. •NONE •NEW (Net Explosive Weight) •NEQ (Net Explosive Quantity) •NEM (Net Explosive Mass) •NEC (Net Explosive Contents) |
NEM Amount |
Enter the amount of net explosive mass inside a Class 1 DG commodity, without any casings, etc. The non-numeric, decimal and zero values are not allowed for this field. Field is required for class-1 DG commodity. |
DG Qty(High Precision) |
Enter the net quantity of the DG commodity, being shipped with higher precision than the existing DG Commodity Quantity. The non-numeric, decimal and zero values are not allowed for this field. Field is required for class-1 DG commodity. |
Lithium Battery Type |
From the drop-down list, select one of the following Lithium battery types to designate to FedEx the specific type or types of small quantities or low watt hours Section II Lithium Batteries/Cells packed with or contained in the package. •Ion Packed with Equipment •Ion Contained in Equipment •Metal Packed with Equipment •Metal Contained in Equipment |
8.If the hazardous material that you selected in the Hazmat Code list is radioactive (all radioactive materials are Class 7), most of the radioactive data will be populated in the Radioactive sub-tab. However, you might need to complete some fields on that page. Click Radioactive at the top of the Dangerous Goods tab.
If the hazardous material you are shipping is not radioactive, click [ADD] to add the commodity to the package. All of the data appears in a row in the grid at the bottom of the page. Because you can ship only one hazardous material in a FedEx Ground package, you can click [DONE] to return to the Warehouse page. On the Warehouse page, click [ADD] to add the package to the shipment, then click [SHIP] to ship it.
If you need to edit the data after you clicked [ADD], select the check box in the far-left column of the row in the grid at the bottom of the page, then click [EDIT]. If you want to delete all of the data for the commodity, select the check box in the far-left column of the row in the grid at the bottom of the page, then click [DELETE].
9.After the package ships successfully, a popup window listing the documents to print appears. Select the FedEx Ground OP-900 Hazardous Materials form. Then click [Print]. If the form appears on the screen, select File > Print to print it.
