Hazardous Materials and Restricted Products

 

Cahoot strictly follows Federal Regulations on hazardous materials transportation. You can find detailed information on the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) website. Section 177.1 of Title 49 identifies the applicability of Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). If your product is classified as a hazardous product, please follow these instructions carefully.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Notify your Account Manager you intend to ship hazardous materials via Cahoot.

Without your Account Manager's explicit approval, Cahoot will reject any unapproved hazardous materials sent to Cahoot. Unapproved items will be disposed or shipped back to you at your own expense. 

 

2. Ensure all HAZMAT SKUs are configured properly.

Hazardous material SKUs need to have all relevant configuration completed and approved prior to Inbounds being Approved.

Please follow all steps on our Creating Products KB, specifically the More Details > Hazmat configuration. 

 

 

HAZMAT dropdown options

Here are the supported HAZMAT options in Cahoot:

1. Dangerous Goods

2. Biological Material

3. Lithium Batteries
Lithium Batteries are further divided based on their UN number:
UN3090 – Lithium metal batteries – Batteries not packed with or installed with equipment.
UN3091 – lithium metal batteries, non rechargeable, contained in equipment.
UN3091 – lithium metal batteries, non rechargeable, packed with equipment.
UN3480 – lithium ion batteries, rechargeable, without equipment.
UN3481 – lithium ion batteries, rechargeable, contained in equipment.
UN3481 – lithium ion batteries, rechargeable, packed with equipment.

 

When selecting a lithium battery, please chose the correct designation; any incorrect configuration may cause your packages from shipping, and may incur carrier fees, and additional non-compliance fees from Cahoot.

 

3. HAZMAT SKUs need to be properly packaged.

All hazmat SKUs need to be fully covered and contained within either the Original Manufacturer's packaging or other hard (not soft) packaging, to be safely overboxed.

4. See below for specific guides based on hazmat classification

Review the sections below to see if there are any type-specific guides. 

Battery Fulfillment Guide

Lithium Ion Batteries

Lithium Metal Batteries

 

1. Product Requirements

1. The battery is installed in or with the device and falls under one of the following categories:
   A. UN 3481, PI966 Section II, Lithium-Ion Batteries / Cells
       •Cells equal to or less than 20Wh; Batteries equal to or less than 100Wh
   B. UN 3091, PI969 Section II, Lithium Metal Batteries / Cells
       •Cells equal to or less than 1g; Batteries equal to or less than 2g
2. The battery is loose and falls under one of the following categories:
   A. UN 3480, PI965 Section IA, Lithium-Ion Batteries / Cells
       •Cells equal to or less than 20Wh; Batteries equal to or less than 100Wh
   B. UN 3090, PI968 Section IB, Lithium Metal Batteries / Cells
       •Cells equal to or less than 1g; Batteries equal to or less than 2g
3. The product can be stored at room temperature
4. The product does not require special handling equipment
5. The MSDS has not expired
6. The wholesale value of each item cannot exceed $125, unless you obtain prior written content from Cahoot

 

2. Documentation Requirements

1. Products that fall under the approved UN categories will require the most up to date MSDS and UN Test Summary Documents be provided to Cahoot for approval prior to the product being inbounded to Cahoot.

2. Products containing batteries (or any hazardous products) that arrive at Cahoot fulfillment centers without prior approval will be considered non-compliant, will be returned to you at your cost (potentially disposed of), and the related restricted item non-compliant fees will apply.

 

3. Inbound Packaging & Label Requirements

1. Products must be completely enclosed in inner packaging then placed in a strong rigid outer packaging. The products must be secured against any movement within the outer packaging and must be equipped with an effective means of preventing accidental activation.

2. The required lithium battery labels are required on the outside packaging of all inbounds containing products with batteries.

3. All inbound shipments must be in accordance with ICAO/IATA, as well as with applicable conditions and limitations of 49 CFR. 

 

Additional Sources

https://www.iata.org/contentassets/05e6d8742b0047259bf3a700bc9d42b9/lithium-battery-guidance-document.pdf