Resources for Shippers & E-Commerce

Dangerous Goods Questions?

For questions about air transportation of dangerous goods (chemicals, batteries, battery-powered devices, gases, aerosols, flammables, etc.) you may contact the FAA Hazardous Materials Safety Program via e-mail at hazmatinfo@faa.gov.

For general questions about the Hazardous Materials Regulations, contact DOT's Hazardous Materials Information Center by telephone (1-800-467-4922 or 202-366-4488) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. EST or by e-mail (infocntr@dot.gov)

Shipping Lithium Batteries 

Lithium Batteries Commercial Shipment


Lithium Batteries in the Mail


FAA's Shipper Guides

Carrier Websites

The following websites provide information about dangerous goods restrictions specific to some air carriers. This list is not all-inclusive:

Last updated: Thursday, April 27, 2023