Ryo Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) Okay I know the new rules about the end of the use of the ORM-D label for shipping ammunition. I know we now need to use the Limited Quantity label, a diamond shape label with the top and bottom shaded in. I also know the rules limit the weight that can be shipped to 66lbs. Is there any other rules? For example can we ship a crate of surplus ammo and slap the label on it or do we now need to put it in a sturdy cardboard box? I read somewhere that we now need to box it or maybe it is a UPS thing? Edited January 21, 2021 by Ryo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labanaktis Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 I had 20 crates shipped last fall thru UPS. 6 of them got flagged for an additional fee because they were not in a cardboard box. I just called and asked them to reverse the charge. I shipped thru my non firearms related business... said I’d switch to Fedex... then they reimbursed the additional charges. They were crates of Greek HXP 2 cans of 240 rounds... hope this helps. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Labanaktis said: I had 20 crates shipped last fall thru UPS. 6 of them got flagged for an additional fee because they were not in a cardboard box. I just called and asked them to reverse the charge. I shipped thru my non firearms related business... said I’d switch to Fedex... then they reimbursed the additional charges. They were crates of Greek HXP 2 cans of 240 rounds... hope this helps. Matt I'm talking about changes that just occur Jan 1st. I do plan to ship through FedEx but not sure if they have a cardboard box rule. I have 4 crates I'm waiting for to be shipped to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaRenegade86 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 10 minutes ago, Ryo said: I'm talking about changes that just occur Jan 1st. I do plan to ship through FedEx but not sure if they have a cardboard box rule. I have 4 crates I'm waiting for to be shipped to me. I looked at the FedEx guide and I honestly can't tell for certain if a cardboard box is required to ship ammunition. https://www.fedex.com/en-us/service-guide/hazardous-materials/how-to-ship.html -KristopherH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Posted January 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 Same with me.. I looked but didn't see anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEW Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 FedEx requires some sort of class to ship afaik, UPS requires a double box or secured against spillage ie; sealed in bags or in factory boxes, which a crate would be fine. Has to be less than #60 to get the "Simple Rate" which is charged by box size. Both require the triangle tag. I have had great luck shipping ammo lately but only go to about #500 .308 which is under #30. And you must deliver it to a hub or have it picked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Posted January 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 Someone just shipped me a crate of ammo via FedEx and I doubt he had a class.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x50plt Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Does anybody know where to get the cardboard boxes to put a 50 cal can in for shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Posted February 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) Okay I just received over the weekend a crate of 8mm Romanian via FedEx. It came through fine with the diamond label. Guess you don't need to cardboard box it up with FedEx. Edited February 2, 2021 by Ryo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Posted February 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 5 hours ago, x50plt said: Does anybody know where to get the cardboard boxes to put a 50 cal can in for shipping. Typically I just make my own boxes but cut and fold to make the perfect fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x50plt Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 41 minutes ago, Ryo said: Typically I just make my own boxes but cut and fold to make the perfect fit. sounds good, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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