§ 172.200 Applicability.
Current through Sep 25, 2026 · Read all of Part 172
(a) Description of hazardous materials required. Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, each person who offers a hazardous material for transportation shall describe the hazardous material on the shipping paper in the manner required by this subpart.
(b) This subpart does not apply to any material, other than a hazardous substance, hazardous waste or marine pollutant, that is—
(1) Identified by the letter “A” in column 1 of the § 172.101 table, except when the material is offered or intended for transportation by air; or
(2) Identified by the letter “W” in column 1 of the § 172.101 table, except when the material is offered or intended for transportation by water; or
(3) A limited quantity package unless the material is offered for transportation by aircraft or vessel.
(4) Category B infectious substances prepared in accordance with § 173.199.
[Amdt. 172-29A, 41 FR 40677, Sept. 20, 1976, as amended by Amdt. 172-58, 45 FR 34697, May 22, 1980; Amdt. 172-74, 47 FR 43065, Sept. 30, 1982; Amdt. 172-112, 53 FR 17160, May 13, 1988; Amdt. 172-127, 57 FR 52938, Nov. 5, 1992; 71 FR 32258, June 2, 2006; 76 FR 3365, Jan. 19, 2011; 78 FR 1112, Jan. 7, 2013; 87 FR 79772, Dec. 27, 2022]
Interpretation letters (31)
- Marking of portable tanks — PHMSA, May 6, 2020
- Products not subject to the shipping paper requirements — PHMSA, May 2, 2019
- Limited Quantities that Contain a Marine Pollutant — PHMSA, Jan 12, 2017
- Classification of Residue and Applicability of the HMR to a On-Site Vendor — PHMSA, May 19, 2016
- Regulatory Applicability Pertaining to Offeror Functions and Responsibilities — PHMSA, Feb 24, 2016
- Additional Information on a Shipping Paper — PHMSA, Nov 21, 2014
- Definition of Cargo Tank and Portable Tank — PHMSA, Dec 3, 2013
- Shipping Paper Requirements for Overpacked Hazardous Materials — PHMSA, May 3, 2013
- Transportation of Calcium Hypochlorite — PHMSA, Dec 5, 2012
- Clarification on Shipping Paper Requirements for Limited Quantity Shipments of Fire Extinguishers — PHMSA, Oct 18, 2012