Identify the dangerous goods by proper shipping name, UN number, hazard class, and packing group using the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) Table 4.2
Verify the goods are not listed as forbidden (Section 2.1.1) for air transport and confirm the applicable quantity limits for passenger aircraft (CAO/PAX) or cargo aircraft only (CAO)
Complete the IATA Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods form (DGD) with the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity per package, number of packages, and net quantity
Apply required package marking and labeling per IATA DGR Section 7: hazard class label, handling labels (e.g., THIS WAY UP, LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING), and proper shipping name mark
Provide the completed DGD to the airline or ground handling agent for acceptance check; retain a copy for your records for the period required by IATA DGR Section 8.1.6
Known gotchas
IATA DGR is revised annually each January 1; packing instructions, quantity limits, and classification details change between editions — always use the edition in force at the time of shipment
The proper shipping name on the DGD must appear exactly as listed in the DGR Table 4.2 including any required technical names in parentheses; abbreviations are not accepted
Lithium batteries have unique documentation requirements (Section II vs. Section I quantities, state-of-charge limits) that differ from general DGR packing rules and require careful distinction
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