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FedEx Express^® is one of the largest carriers of Dangerous Goods worldwide. Whether you are shipping Dangerous Goods within Canada or internationally, we have the expertise to provide safe solutions for handling and transporting your Dangerous Goods shipments. FedEx Ground^® does not accept shipments of Dangerous Goods.

Dangerous Goods Resources

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Overview

What are Dangerous Goods?
Dangerous Goods are commodities that, when transported, pose some form of danger to people, animals, the environment, or the carrier. Dangerous goods can be either acceptable or unacceptable for shipping. The latest list of Dangerous Goods can be accessed at www.iata.org.

There are nine classifications of Dangerous Goods that identify the type of danger each possesses. These are grouped into categories called accessible and inaccessible which determine the FedEx service you can ship with.

Accessible vs. Inaccessible Dangerous Goods
Certain Dangerous Goods shipments must be accessible to the flight crew in-flight. These are categorized as Accessible Dangerous Goods (ADG). Inaccessible Dangerous Goods (IDG) do not need to be loaded so they are accessible to the flight crew in-flight.

Dangerous Goods:	Accessible	Inaccessible
Class 1 - Explosives	x


Class 2 - Gases
2.1 - Flammable Gas	x
2.2 - Nonflammable Gas
without a "Cargo Only Aircraft" label		x
with a "Cargo Only Aircraft" label	x


Class 3 - Flammable Liquids	x


Class 4 - 4.1 - Flammable Solids 4.2 - Spontaneous Combustibles 4.3 - Dangerous When Wet	x


Class 5 - Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides 5.1 - Oxidizers 5.2 - Organic Peroxides	x


Class 6 - Toxic (Poisonous) and Infectious Substances 6.1 - Toxic Substances 6.2 - Infectious Substances		x


Class 7 - Radioactive Material White I Yellow II Yellow III		x


Class 8 - Corrosives	x


Class 9 - Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods		x

Examples of Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods:
- Dry Ice (Carbon Dioxide, Solid)
- Consumer Commodities.
- Lifesaving appliances (self-inflating, or containing Dangerous Goods as equipment.)
- Air bag inflators and/or air bag modules.
- Battery powered equipment, or vehicles containing a wet battery.
- Machines incorporating internal combustion engines.
- Lithium batteries.
- Magnetized Material - although considered a class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Good, Magnetized Material has its own label. The label bears the picture of a magnet and a compass, and rather than a number at the bottom, contains the words "Magnetized Material".

Available Services

Depending upon the Dangerous Goods category, FedEx Express offers a number of shipping options. For a list of Accessible and Inaccessible Dangerous Goods, see Overview.

Accessible Dangerous Goods may be shipped via:
Inaccessible Dangerous Goods may be shipped via:

When shipping Dangerous Goods within Canada and worldwide, please keep the following in mind:

Dangerous Goods shipments are not accepted at all FedEx offices and they cannot be left in a Drop Box.
Check locations to confirm which FedEx offices offer Saturday service for Dangerous Goods.
You must use a manual FedEx Intra-Canada air waybill for dangerous goods shipments within Canada and an Expanded Service International Air Waybill for dangerous goods shipments outside Canada. See Required Documents.
Some FedEx Automated Shipping Systems including Powership, FedEx Ship Manager™ at fedex.ca and FedEx Ship Manager (prior to version 2246) do not support Dangerous Goods service.
Dry Ice may be shipped via FedEx International First^® and FedEx First Overnight^® up to designated weight limits allowed.
A nominal fee applies for handling Dangerous Goods. Get a rate quote or consult FedEx Express Rates in the FedEx Service Guide.

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Precautions

You are responsible for correctly identifying, classifying, packaging, marking, labeling and completing documentation for Dangerous Goods according to national and international governmental regulations. The government requires you to have job-specific training before offering a Dangerous Goods shipment to FedEx or another air carrier. If you have questions, the experienced professionals at our Dangerous Goods Hotline can help. Call 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339.

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Packaging Guidelines

To ensure proper handling, Dangerous Goods cannot be offered in FedEx packaging. You are required to purchase your own shipping containers from a Dangerous Goods packaging supplier.

For a list of Dangerous Goods packaging and supply companies who can help you classify and properly package your Dangerous Goods shipments, please vist the Transport Canada website.

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Required Documents

The following documents are required when shipping dangerous goods:

For shipments within Canada, use a manual FedEx Intra-Canada Air Waybill.
For international shipments, use a FedEx Expanded Service International Air Waybill.
For both domestic and international shipments, you must also complete the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods (Acceptable only in typed or computer generated forms. Handwritten declarations are not acceptable.)

Acceptable Dangerous Goods Summary
Unacceptable Dangerous Goods Summary
Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities
Customs Regulations
Dry Ice:

Acceptable Dangerous Goods Summary

There are some items that sound like they may be considered Dangerous Goods, but are not. These items may be shipped to any location served by FedEx unless they are specifically prohibited by the destination country. Examples include:
- Gas oil, kerosene, or diesel fuel (if their flashpoints are higher than 60 degrees C)
- Motor oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, or power steering fluid
- Ethylene-glycol based antifreeze liquids for autos
- Water-based paint
- Blue Ice
- Neon signs
- Freon in liquid form (non compressed)
Unacceptable Dangerous Goods Summary

Dangerous goods in violation of the regulations in any way are unacceptable for transportation. In addition, here are some examples of the other Dangerous Goods that are not acceptable for FedEx Express service.
- Dangerous goods to or from a location where Dangerous Goods service is not available
- Radioactives, with a transport index higher than 10
- Explosives other than division 1.4
- Hazardous waste (including medical waste)
- Substances with a primary or sub-risk of division 6.1 (toxic substances) packing group I or II, unless the shipper has a V-rated packaging
- Any substance bearing a toxic gas label (division 2.3)
- Infectious substances of risk group 4 (division 6.2)
For more details, call 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339.
Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities

Very small quantities of certain Dangerous Goods may be transported as "Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities". You will need to affix the Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities label to the shipment.
Customs Regulations

The same customs rules apply to Dangerous Goods shipments as for all other types of shipments. Customs paperwork is only required if the shipment meets the criteria necessary for any particular form.
Dry Ice
- Handling instructions
  
  Dry Ice must be in packaging designed and constructed to permit the release of carbon dioxide gas and to prevent a buildup of pressure that could rupture the packaging. A good sturdy fiberboard box is acceptable. Styrofoam is generally unacceptable outer packaging.
  
  A Shipper's Declaration of Dangerous Goods is not required when shipping dry ice together with a non-Dangerous Good if the following information is contained on the air waybill, and marked on the outside of the package: Dry Ice, 9, UN1845, "_ x _ Kg".
  
  (Note: Dry Ice is often used as a refrigerant when packing other Dangerous Goods such as "infectious substances". Under these circumstances, a Shipper's Declaration of Dangerous Goods is required.)
- Marking and Labelling Shipments
  
  The package must be marked with the names and addresses of both you and the consignee. You may write the information directly on the box or affix a label with the required information to the box.
- Shipping Options
  
  Dry Ice is classified by FedEx as "Inaccessible Dangerous Goods" (IDG), therefore, it is acceptable on the FedEx^® International Economy, FedEx International Priority™, FedEx^® International Priority Freight, FedEx Priority Overnight^®, FedEx 2Day^® and FedEx 1Day^® Freight services.
  
  Dry Ice is the only type of dangerous good that is acceptable on the FedEx International First service to the U.S. and on the FedEx First Overnight service domestically within Canada.
  
  Dry Ice shipments are not subject to the Dangerous Goods handling fee.
  
  For more details, see Terms and Conditions