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Hazmat Surcharges
What is a dangerous or hazardous material surcharge?
The dangerous/hazardous material surcharge is an additional routing and transportation fee passed on from freight carriers to handle the appropriate routing of materials in accordance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR), regardless of mode of transportation.
The dangerous/hazardous material surcharge is an additional routing and transportation fee passed on from freight carriers to handle the appropriate routing of materials in accordance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR), regardless of mode of transportation.
How do I know if my part is classified as dangerous or hazardous material?
PartsSource has identified all items in the catalog that require a special fee. Information is displayed prior to purchasing as well as during checkout in the Shipping & Handling fees.
PartsSource has identified all items in the catalog that require a special fee. Information is displayed prior to purchasing as well as during checkout in the Shipping & Handling fees.
What is the difference between dangerous and hazardous materials?
Dangerous materials require a special handling fee only if being air freighted, with no surcharge for ground transportation. Hazardous materials will be assessed a surcharge for all air shipments, ground transportation, or a combination of both.
Dangerous materials require a special handling fee only if being air freighted, with no surcharge for ground transportation. Hazardous materials will be assessed a surcharge for all air shipments, ground transportation, or a combination of both.
I don’t understand why my battery has a dangerous goods handling fee?
Many of the batteries we sell contain lithium, which is powerful and can generate a great deal of heat. Additionally, the chemical contents of these batteries are flammable. For these reasons, there is a safety regulation for transporting these types of batteries.
Many of the batteries we sell contain lithium, which is powerful and can generate a great deal of heat. Additionally, the chemical contents of these batteries are flammable. For these reasons, there is a safety regulation for transporting these types of batteries.
How do I know if I am purchasing a lithium battery?
PartsSource has identified all items that contain lithium in the catalog. Information is displayed prior to purchasing, as well as during checkout in the Shipping & Handling fees.
PartsSource has identified all items that contain lithium in the catalog. Information is displayed prior to purchasing, as well as during checkout in the Shipping & Handling fees.
Does PartsSource profit from this surcharge?
No. PartsSource charges you the same fee assessed to us for the handling and transportation of these goods. We do not profit from this surcharge.
No. PartsSource charges you the same fee assessed to us for the handling and transportation of these goods. We do not profit from this surcharge.
How can I find out more information about dangerous or hazardous materials?
You can visit carrier sites (see below) for additional information, or reach out to us at -training@partssource.com, and we’ll be happy to answer your questions or send you additional information:
You can visit carrier sites (see below) for additional information, or reach out to us at -training@partssource.com, and we’ll be happy to answer your questions or send you additional information:
FedEx
Service Guide: Dangerous Goods (How to Ship)
Service Guide: Dangerous Goods (How to Ship)