What is hazmat? 

Hazmat means “hazardous materials.” 

Hazardous materials include but are not limited to: 

• Batteries
• Magnets
• Chemicals (e.g. lighter fluid, hand sanitizers, etc)
• Fertilizer
• Gases
• Poisonous substances
• Explosives and flammable substances

The supplier should know whether a product is hazmat and how to ship a hazmat product. The supplier should also be able to provide all dangerous goods paperwork.

All shipments must comply with hazmat regulations. 

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Resources

Lithium Batteries - IATA