The following information comes from an individual at the UPS Hazmat Support Center. It provides the information you need for shipping ammunition.
Here are the regulations for shipping cartridges. If you can classify your
material as ORM-D, you will have to mark you box in a special way, and we
can assist you in that process.
Read these regulations well. If you meet the definition of ORM-D then call
me back and I can assist you in labeling your box. If you do not meet the
definition, then you will have to ship it as a hazardous material.
IMPORTANT: You as the shipper are responsible for classifying the material
you are shipping. It is advisable to first contact the manufacturer of the
material to determine how it is classed by the D.O.T.
Regards,
Scott
UPS Hazmat Support Center
800-554-9964
ics1sds@air.ups.com
Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily the opinions of my employer,
United Parcel Service.
49 CFR 173.63
(b) Cartridges, small arms, and cartridges power devices. (1) Cartridges,
small arms, and cartridges power devices (which are used to project
fastening devices) which have been classed as a Division 1.4S explosive may
be reclassed, offered for transportation, and transported as ORM-D material
when packaged in accordance with paragraph (b)(2) of this section; such
transportation is excepted from the requirements of subparts E (Labeling)
and F (Placarding) of Part 172 of this subchapter. Cartridges, small arms,
and cartridges power devices that may be shipped as ORM-D material is
limited to:
(b)(1)(i) Ammunition for rifle, pistol or shotgun;
(b)(1)(ii) Ammunition with inert projectiles or blank ammunition;
(b)(1)(iii) Ammunition having no tear gas, incendiary, or detonating
explosive projectiles;
(b)(1)(iv) Ammunition not exceeding 12.7 mm (50 caliber or 0.5 inch) for
rifle or pistol, cartridges or 8 gauge for shotshells; and
(b)(1)(v) Cartridges, power devices which are used to project fastening
devices.
(b)(2) Packaging for cartridges, small arms, and cartridges power devices as
ORM-D material must be as follows:
(b)(2)(i) Ammunition must be packed in inside boxes, or in partitions which
fit snugly in the outside packaging, or in metal clips;
(b)(2)(ii) Primers must be protected from accidental initiation;
(b)(2)(iii) Inside boxes, partitions or metal clips must be packed in
securely-closed strong outside packagings;
(b)(2)(iv) Maximum gross weight is limited to 30 kg (66 pounds) per
package; and
(b)(2)(v) Cartridges, power devices which are used to project fastening
devices and 22 caliber rim-fire cartridges may be packaged loose in strong
outside packagings.
Other Regulated Materials (ORM)--Definitions.
For the purpose of this subchapter, "ORM-D material" means a material such
as a consumer commodity, which, although otherwise subject to the
regulations of this subchapter, presents a limited hazard during
transportation due to its form, quantity and packaging. It must be a
material for which exceptions are provided in the §172.101 Table. Each
ORM-D material and category of ORM-D material is listed in the §172.101
Table.
