Package Marking/Labeling

Failure to mark the identification number on a package:

Cite: 172.301(a).

Baseline assessment: $1,200 - $2,500

Marking a package with an incorrect shipping name and identification number:

Cite: 172.301(a).

Baseline assessment: $2,200 - $9,500

Failure to mark the proper shipping name and identification number on a package:

Cite: 172.301(a).

Baseline assessment: $3,000 - $6,000

Placing an improper size label on a package

Cite: 172.407(c).

Baseline assessment: $1,000

Placing a label on a package that does not meet color specification requirements (depending on the variance)

Cite: 172.407(d).

Baseline assessment: $1,000

Failure to apply limited quantity marking or “RQ” marking on a non-bulk package containing a hazardous substance

Cite: 172.315, 172.324(b)

Baseline assessment: $600

Failure to place a Cargo Aircraft Only label on a package intended for air transportation, when required

Cite: 172.402(c).

Baseline assessment: $5,000

Failure to mark a package containing liquid hazardous materials with required orientation markings:

Cite: 172.312.

Baseline assessment: $3,000 - $4,000

This website is designed to provide accurate information regarding the subject matter covered. The violations listed can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations 49-Parts 100- 185. Early Edition published by Labelmaster. Pages 41-54. Every effort has been made to provide a simplified guid consistent with the various applicable regulations. However, if there is a discrepancy, the regulations are the final authority.