Alcoholic beverages — dangerous goods classification
UN3065. Above 24% ABV and up to 70% is packing group III; above 70% is packing group II.
The mistake this category generates
At 24% ABV or below the beverage is not subject to the regulations at all, which is why wine and beer ship as ordinary freight and cask-strength spirits do not.
Entries (1)
| UN | Proper shipping name | Class | PG | Labels | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UN3065 | Alcoholic beverages | 3 | II/III — derived | FLAMMABLE LIQUID | pax limited·cargo permitted |
Shipper notes
UN3065 Alcoholic beverages
- Beverages containing more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume are packing group III; more than 70% ABV is packing group II.
- Beverages of 24% ABV or less are not subject to the regulations — most wine and beer is therefore not a dangerous good.
Questions
- What UN number applies to alcoholic beverages?
- UN3065. Above 24% ABV and up to 70% is packing group III; above 70% is packing group II.
- What do people get wrong about shipping alcoholic beverages?
- At 24% ABV or below the beverage is not subject to the regulations at all, which is why wine and beer ship as ordinary freight and cask-strength spirits do not.
- Which entries does Classify7 encode for alcoholic beverages?
- UN3065 Alcoholic beverages (class 3)
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