Index
Note: Any item with an asterisk (*) is NONMAILABLE under any conditions.
A
Abortive devices, see Unsolicited Promotional samples
Acceptance procedures, 251, 726.1
Acetic acid, 348.22
Addressing, 221, 725.4
Adhesives, 343.24
Adult birds, 526.1, 526.43
Aerosols, 342.23
Air transportation requirements
Air carrier refusal, 727
Air only ZIP Codes, 722.2
General, 721
Markings, 725.2
Prohibitions, 327.2, 722.3
Sipper’s declaration, 326, 725.3
Alligators, baby, Exhibit 526.6
Ammunition*, 341.11, 341.21
Amphibians, Exhibit 526.6
Aniline oil*, 346.221
Animal-Fighting Ventures, 46
Definitions, 461
Mailability, 462
Animals (also see specific category or name of animal)
Acceptance, 523
Air transportation, 742
Cold–blooded, see Cold–blooded animals
Disposal, 524
Dead, 526.7, Exhibit 526.7
General, 521
Illegal fish and wildlife, 57
Injurious animals, 57
International mail, 642
Mailable animals, 526
Marking, 522
Nonmailable animals, 525
Packaging, 522
Parts of, 526.7, Exhibit 526.7
Used for food, Exhibit 526.7
Antiseptics, 453.12
APO/FPO/DPO
Air transportation, 722.1
Hazardous materials, 621.4
Perishable matter, 641
Restricted matter, 631, 632.1
Appeals, 214
Aspirin, 453.12
B
Batteries, 348.21, 348.22
Alkaline, 348.21
Dry cell, 348.22
Liquid electrolyte*, 348.21
Lithium-ion, 349.222
Lithium metal, 349.221
Nonspillable wet, 348.22
Bees, 526.1, 526.2, Exhibit 526.21, 742.2
Biological product, 346.12, 346.233, 346.32
Biological products, aerosol, 342.23
Biohazard symbol, Exhibit 346.321
Black powder*, 341.11
Blasting caps*, 341.11
Blood, see Exempt animal specimen or Exempt human specimen
Bloodworms, see Worms
Bombs, explosive*, 341.11
Bromoacetone*, 346.221
Bromobenzyl cyanide*, 346.221
Building construction material, 455
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 341.22, 431.5, Exhibit 432.25, 433, 632.1, 632.2
Business Mail Acceptance office, 251
Butane, 342.23
C
Caimans, baby, Exhibit 526.6
Canaries*, 525.1
Canned heat, 343.24
Caps* (toy paper), 341.11
Carbon dioxide solid, see Dry ice
Carbonated beverages, 342.23
Cartridges* (primers and blanks), 341.21
Category B infectious substances, 346, 622.2
Cats*, 525.2
Caustic materials, see Corrosives
Cements, 343.24
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 215.1
Chameleons, Exhibit 526.6
CHEMTREC, 245
Chickens, see Poultry, day–old and Adult bird
Chlorine dioxide hydrate, frozen*, 345.21
3–Chloro–4–methylphenyl isocyanate*, 346.221
Chloroacetophenone*, 346.221
Chloropicrin*, 346.221
Cigarette lighter fluid, see Lighter fluid
Cigarette lighters, see Lighters
Cigarettes and smokeless tobacco, 47
Class, see Hazard Class
Cleaning agents, 343.24
Cockatiels*, 525.1
Cold remedies, 422.21, 453.12
Cold–blooded animals, small, harmless, 526.1, 526.6, Exhibit 526.6
Combustible liquids, 343, Exhibit 343.22
Definition, 343.1
Mailability requirements, 342.2
Mailable material, 343.24
Marking, 343.3
Nonmailable material, 343.23
Packaging, 343.2
Compressed gas, see Gases
Consumer Commodity, 333, Appendix D
Consumer Product Safety Act, 453.2
Contraceptive devices, see Unsolicited promotional samples
Controlled substances act, 453.11
Controlled substances and drugs, 453
Definitions, 453.11
International mail, 636
Mailability requirements, 453.3
Mailer responsibility, 453.2
Marking, 453.4
Packaging, 453.4
Rulings, 453.5
Cooking wine, 422.21
Corrosives, 348
Definition, 348.1
Mailability requirements, 348.2
Mailable material, 348.22
Marking, 348.4
Nonmailable material, 348.21
Packaging, 348.3
Cremated remains, 451.22
Cyanogen bromide*, 346.221
D
Dangerous goods, 621.1
Day–old poultry, see Poultry, day–old
Dead animals, see Animals
Definitions, hazardous materials, Appendix D
Department of Energy (DOE), 347.5,
Exhibit 347.5c(1)
Department of Transportation (DOT), 321
Depressant drugs, see Controlled substances
Dermal toxicity, 346.11
Detonating fuse*, 341.11
Diagnostic specimen, see Exempt animal specimen or Exempt human specimen
Diesel fuel, 343.24
Diet pills, 453.12
Diphenylamine chlorarsine*, 346.221
Diphenylchloroarsine*, 346.221
Disease germs, see Infectious substances
Dispatch procedures, 252, 726.2
Dogs*, 525.2
Doves, see Adult birds
Drug paraphernalia, 453.13, 453.35
Drugs
Controlled substances, see Controlled substances
International mail, 635
Marking, 453.4
Narcotic, 453.11, 453.31
Packaging, 453.4
Poisonous, see Toxic substances
Prescription, 453.12, 453.31, 453.32
Rulings, 453.5
Undeliverable medicines, 453.8
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), 453.31
Dry ice, 322, 349.1, 349.2, 349.23, 349.3,
Exhibit 526.7, 623, 743
Ducks, see Poultry, day–old and Adult birds
Dynamite*, 341.11
Dyes, 348.22
E
Eggs
Dried, whole, 643.2
Fresh, 54, 643.1
Electrolyte battery acid*, 348.21
Electronic tubes, 342.23
Etiologic agents, see Infectious substances
Emergency procedures
General, 24, 245, 246, 728
Radioactive material, 347.5
Emus*, 525.1
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 347.5
Ethanol-based liquids and solids, 343.27, Appendix C
Excreta, see Exempt animal specimen or Exempt human specimen
Exempt animal specimen, 346.326
Exempt human specimen, 346.326
Explosives*, 341
Compatibility codes, 341.12
Definition, 341.1
Mailability requirements, 341.2
Mailable material, 341.22
Nonmailable material, 341.21
Extinguishers, see Fire extinguishers
F
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 347.5
Finches, 525.1
Fire alarm systems, audible, 342.23
Firearms,
Antique, 431.3
Export, 632.1
Found in mail, 435
General, 43, Exhibit 432.25
Import, 632.2
International mail, 632
Legal opinion, 433
Manufacturer/Dealer, 431.5
Marking, 432.3
Firecrackers*, see Fireworks
Fire extinguishers, 342.22, 342.23
Fireworks*, 341.11, 341.21
Fish, Exhibit 526.6, Exhibit 526.7
Flammable gas, see Gases
Flammable liquid, 343
Definition, 343.1
Mailability requirements, 343.21, Exhibit 343.21
Mailable material, 343.24
Marking, 343.3
Nonmailable material, 343.23
Packaging, 343.2
Flammable solid, 344
Definition, 344.1
Mailability requirements, 344.2
Mailable material, 344.2
Marking, 344.3
Nonmailable material, 344.21
Packaging, 344.3
Flashpoint, 343.1, Exhibit 343.21, Exhibit 343.22, Appendix D
Flying squirrels*, 525.2
Foodstuffs, aerosol products, 342.23
Food
Eggs, see Eggs
Fresh foods, 53, 645
Meats, see Meat
Fountains, cylindrical and cone (fireworks)*, see Fireworks
Form 1508, 432.24
Friction–top closure, 451.3
Frogs, Exhibit 526.6
Fruits, fresh, see Foods
Fuel
Diesel, see Diesel fuel
Model, see Model fuel
Oil, see Fuel oil
Fuel oil, 343.24
Fuses*, 341.21
Fusees*, 341.22
G
Game birds, for food use, Exhibit 526.7
Gases, 342
Definition, 342.1
Empty containers, 342.23
Mailability requirements, 342.2
Mailable gases, 342.23
Marking, 342.4
Nonmailable gases, 342.22
Toxic*, 342.22
Packaging, 342.3
Tear gas, see Tear gas
Gasoline*, 343.23
Geese, see Poultry, day–old and Adult birds
Germs, see Infectious substances
Goldfish, see Fish
Grenades*, 341.11
Guinea birds, see Poultry, day–old and Adult birds
Guinea hens, see Guinea birds
Guinea pigs*, 525.2
Gun Control Act, 431.5, 432.1, Exhibit 432.25
Guns, see Firearms
H
Hallucinogenic drugs, see Controlled substances
Hamsters*, 525.2
Handguns*, 431.2, Exhibit 432.25
Handling, see Dispatch procedures
Hazard Class, 331, Exhibit 331, 34, 621.2,
Exhibit 621.1
Hazard Class 1, see Explosives
Hazard Class 2, see Gases
Hazard Class 3, see Flammable liquids and/or Combustible liquids
Hazard Class 4, see Flammable solids
Hazard Class 5, see Oxidizing substances and/or Organic peroxides
Hazard Class 6, see Toxic Substances and/or Infectious Substances
Hazard Class 7, see Radioactive materials
Hazard Class 8, see Corrosives
Hazard Class 9, see Miscellaneous hazardous materials
Hazardous materials
Air transportation, 72, 721
Definition, 31, Appendix D
General, 122, 211
Handling, 23
International mail, 621, 622, 623
Table, 328, Appendix A, Appendix B
Warning labels, see Labels
Health and Human Services (HHS) Department, see Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Hellgrammites, Exhibit 526.6
Herbicides, 346, 346.232
Hexaethyl tetraphospate, liquid or solid*, 346.221
Honeybees, see Bees
Hydrochloric acid, 348.22
Hydrocyanic acid, aqueous solutions*, 346.221
Hydrofluoric acid, 348.21
Hydrogen peroxide, 345.1, 345.21, 345.22
I
Ice
Dry, see Dry ice
Water, Exhibit 526.7
Identification number, see UN number or NA number
Igniters, 341.22
Inert devices, 434
Infectious substances, 346
Biological products, 346.12
Definition, 346.1, 346.12
International mail, 622
Mailability requirements, 346.212
Mailable material, 346.23, 346.233
Marking, 346.32
Nonmailable material, 346.22
Other medical waste, see Used medical devices
Packaging, 346.32
Sharps, see Sharps
Specimen, see Exempt animal specimen or Exempt human specimen
Inhalation toxicity, 346.11
Inks, 343.26
Insecticides, 346.232
Insects
Dead, dried, 526.7, 642
International mail, 642
Nonpoisonous, Exhibit 526.6
Poisonous, 525.4
International mail 6
Biological substances, 622.2
Magnetized materials, 622.4
Nonmailable materials, 623
Radioactive materials, 622.3
Intoxicating liquors, 42
Irritating materials*, 346.11, 346.221
J
K
Keys, see Motor vehicle master keys
Kittens*, 525.2
Knives and sharp instruments, 44, 441, 442, 443, 634
L
Label 27, 225
Label 28, 225
Label 127, 225
Labeling requirements (See requirements for specific items)
Labels
Biohazard materials, 346.321
DOT warning labels, 223, 325, Exhibit 325.3a, Exhibit 325.3b, Exhibit 325.4, 723
Dry ice, 349.23
Infectious substances, Exhibit 346.321
International mail, 622.2, 622.3
Magnetized materials, Exhibit 349.242b
Refusal by aricraft, 711.2
Latex paint, see Paint
Leeches, Exhibit 526.6
Light meters, see Magnetized materials
Lighter fluid, 343.24
Lighters, 342.22, 343.25
Limited quantity, 332, Appendix D
Liquids
Corrosive, 348
Flammable, 343
Toxic, 346
Liquids and Powders, nonhazardous, 451
cremated remains, 451.22
Liquors, see Intoxicating liquors
Lizards, Exhibit 526.6
Locksmithing devices, 452
M
Magnetized materials, 349.1, 349.2, 349.21, 349.24, Exhibit 349.242b, 349.3, 622.4
Magnetrons, see Magnetized materials
Mailability, 123, 211, 213, 322
Mailability rulings, see Rulings
Mailable limited quantity, 334
Mailer responsibility, 13, 212, 323, 725
Markings
Excepted matter, 222
General, 221, 223
Old, 227
Orientation, 226
Small quantity, 336
Matches, 344.3
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), see Safety Data Sheet
Mealworms, see Worms
Meat and meat products, 55, 645
Medical preparations (aerosol), 342.23
Medical waste, see Sharps or Used medical devices
Medicines, see Drugs
Medicines, poisonous, see Toxic substances
Mercury fulminate*, 341.11
Methyl bromide*, 346.221
Methyl parathion, liquid*, 346.221
Microorganisms, 346.12
Mice*, 525.2
Military Postal System, 16
Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials, 349
Model fuel, 343.24
Motor fuel antiknock mixtures*, 346.221
Motor vehicle master keys, 452
Mouthwash, 422.21
MSDS, see Material safety data sheet
N
NA number, 215.2, Appendix A, Appendix D
Narcotic drugs, see Controlled substances
Newts, Exhibit 526.6
Nitric acid*, 348.21
Nitroglycerine, desensitized*, 341.11
Nonmailable matter
Air transportation, 727.1
Found in mail, 216
General, 216
Hazardous materials, 34, 623
Restricted matter, 414, 422.11, 435, 444, 452.4, 453.6
Perishable matter, 525
North American number, see NA number
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NCR), 347.5
O
Odor–producing materials, 451
Odors, obnoxious, 122, 521
Old markings, see Markings
Oral toxicity, 346.11
Orientation markings, see Markings
Organic peroxides, 345
Organic phosphate compound*, 346.221
ORM–D, 335, 621.3, Appendix D
Oxidizing substances, 345
Oxygen
Compressed, 342.23
Refrigerated liquid*, 342.22
P
Packaging requirements, 339 (also see individual listings for each hazard class)
Packaging Instructions, see USPS Packaging Instructions, Appendix C
Packing groups, 339.1
Paint and paint–related materials, 343.24, 343.26
Paint products, aerosol, 342.23
Parakeets*, 526.4
Parasites, see Insects and Plants
Parathion, 346.221
Parrots*, 526.4
Partridges, see Poultry, day–old and Adult birds
Perchloric acid*, 345.21
Perishable matter
Air transportation, 74
Definition, 51
General, 122, 215.3
International, 64
Pesticides, 346, 346.232
Pheasants, see Poultry, day–old and Adult birds
Phenylcarbylamine chloride*, 346.221
Photographic mixtures, 348.22
Pigeons*, see Adult birds
Pistol*, see Handgun
Plants
General, 56
International mail, 644
Plant Pests, 571, 562
Quarantine, 562, 644
Poison Prevention Packaging Act, 453.2
Poisons
Definition, 3
Nonclassified toxic materials, 3
Primary mailability considerations, 3
Polishes, 343.24
Potassium peroxide*, 345.21
Poultry, day–old, 526.1, 526.3, Exhibit 526.33
Powder
Explosive*, 341
Nonhazardous, see Liquids and Powders
Prescription drugs and medicines, see Drugs
Pricing and Classification Service Center (PCSC), 213, 214
Primers (small arms ammunition)*, 341.21
Promotional samples, see Unsolicited promotional samples
Propane, 342.23
Propellant devices, see Toy propellant devices
Propellants, liquid and solid*, 341.11
Puppies*, 525.2
Pyrotechnic wheels*, see Fireworks
Q
Quail, see Poultry, day–old and Adult birds
Quarantined plants, 562, 644
Queen bees, see Bees
R
Rabbits*, 525.2
Radioactive materials, 347
Articles and instruments, Exhibit 347.22
Emergency procedures, 347.5
International mail, 622.3
Rats*, 525.2
References, 113, Appendix E
Replica devices, 434
Reptiles
Nonpoisonous, Exhibit 526.6
Poisonous*, 525.3
Restricted matter, 122, 211, 4, 411, 63, 637, 73
Revolver*, see Handgun
Rifles, 431.4. Exhibit 432.25
Rocket motors*, 341
Rockets, helicopter–type*, see Fireworks
Roman candles*, see Fireworks
Ruling authority 213
Rulings
Gases, 342.5
General 215
Hazardous materials, 215.2, 324
Perishable matter, 215.3
Restricted matter, 215.3, 413, 453.5, 454.5
S
Safety, 14
Safety Data Sheet (SDS), 215.2, Appendix D
Safety fuses, 322, 341.22
Safety matches, see Matches
Salamanders, Exhibit 526.6
Salt, used as preservative, Exhibit 526.7
Salutes*, see Fireworks
Samples, unsolicited promotional, see Unsolicited promotional samples
Scabs, see Infectious substances
Scorpions, live, 526.1, 526.5, Exhibit 526.5
Sharps, medical, 346.12, 346.212, 346.222, 346.233, 346.322
Sharp instruments, see Knives
Shipper’s declaration for dangerous goods, see Shipping papers
Shipping papers, 228, 326, Exhibit 326, 725.3
Short–barreled rifle, 431.2
Short–barreled shotgun, 431.2
Shotgun casings, hulls, 341.22
Shotguns, 431.4, Exhibit 432.25
Silkworms, see Worms
Skyrockets*, see Fireworks
Small arms ammunition*, see Ammunition
Small quantity, 336, Appendix D
Snails, Exhibit 526.6
Snakes*, 526.6
Sodium chlorite*, 345.21
Sodium picramate*, 341.11
Solids
Corrosive, see Corrosives
Flammable, see Flammable solids
Nonregulated toxic material, 346.232
Solvents, 343.24
Sparklers, see Fireworks
Specimen, see Exempt animal specimen or Exempt human specimen
Specification packaging, Appendix D
Spiders*, poisonous, 525.4
Squirrels, flying*, 525.2
Statutory system, 17
Sterno, see Canned heat
Stimulant drugs, see Controlled substances
Sulfuric acid, 348.21, 348.22
Swans, see Adult birds
Switchblade knives, see Knives
T
Tadpoles, Exhibit 526.6
Tag 9, 225
Tag 44, 224
Tear gas*, 346.221
Tetraethyl dithiopyrophosphate*, 346.221
Tetraethyl lead liquid*, 346.221
Tetraethyl pyrophosphate liquid*, 346.221
Tetranitromethane*, 345.21
Thiophosgene*, 346.221
Tissue, tissue fluids, see Infectious substances
Toads, Exhibit 526.6
Torches, illuminating*, see Fireworks
Tortoises*, see Turtles
Toy propellant devices, 322, 341.22
Toxic substances, 346
Nonmailable material, 346.22
Nonregulated toxic materials, 346.232
Poisonous drugs, 346.231, 453.33
Toxin, see Toxic substances
Transportation requirements, 327, 7
Trick matches*, see Matches
Tropical fish, see Fish
Turkeys, see Poultry, day–old and Adult birds
Turtles*, 525.3, 526.6
Turtle eggs*, 526.6
U
UN number, 215.2, Appendix A, Appendix D
United Nations number, see UN number
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 55, 562, 564
Unsolicited promotional samples, 454
Abortive and contraceptive devices, 454.221
Certificate compliance, 454.3
Customer objection, 454.4
Nonmailable matter, 454.22
Rulings, 454.5
Used medical devices, other, 346.12, 346.212, 346.222, 346.233, 346.32
USPS Packaging Instructions, Appendix C
V
Vegetables, fresh, see Foods
W
Waxes, 343.24
Wildlife, see Animals
Worms
Bloodworms, Exhibit 526.6
Mealworms, Exhibit 526.6
X, Y, Z
Zinc ammonium nitrite*, 345.21