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Limited Hazmat Support in iDrive TMS

iDrive TMS supports limited hazmat shipping for consumer goods, including small lithium batteries and items under “Limited Quantity.” This article outlines supported materials, carrier and WMS compatibility, field requirements, and labeling rules.

Overview

iDrive TMS supports limited hazmat shipping to help 3PLs and brands ship common consumer goods that fall under “Limited Quantity” or include small lithium batteries. This expands shipment capabilities without the complexity and added costs associated with fully regulated hazardous materials.The iDrive TMS limits the supported dangerous goods shipments to ground-only service levels and a select list of carriers. These limitations simplify compliance and ensures there are no carrier hazmat surcharges.Supported WMS: Bluebox, Extensiv, ShipStationSupported Carriers: Amazon, USPS, FedEx, DHL eCommerce

 

Requirements

When importing orders from Extensiv, additional hazmat fields must be included to generate a compliant hazmat label. These fields may vary slightly by carrier or API provider (e.g., EasyPost), but at minimum, the following data must be provided:Required Fields:
  • isHazmat – Yes/No
  • UN ID
  • DOT Hazard Class/Division
Carrier and Service Restrictions:If an order contains hazardous materials, limit the carrier and service levels to:
  • Amazon Ground (exclude UN3480 and UN3090 — lithium metal batteries)
  • USPS Ground Advantage
  • FedEx Ground
  • FedEx Home Delivery
  • DHL eCommerce Ground / Parcel Plus Ground

Supported Hazardous Materials

Class Division Description Permissible UN IDs Examples
2 2.1 Flammable gases UN1950 Hair spray, deodorant aerosol, dry shampoo, paint aerosol
2 2.2 Non-flammable, non-toxic gases UN1950, UN2037, UN1956 Shaving gel aerosol, whipped cream aerosol, CO₂ cartridges
3 — Flammable liquids UN1090, UN1197, UN2052, UN1120, UN1213, UN2319, UN1123, UN1266, UN2541, UN1130, UN2924, UN1169, UN1272, UN3271, UN1170, UN1993, UN3272, UN1173, UN2046 Nail polish, hand sanitizer, perfumes, essential oils, acetone, adhesives
9 — Miscellaneous (Lithium batteries) UN3480*, UN3481, UN3090*, UN3091 Cameras, mobile phones, electric toothbrushes (Excluding Amazon for UN3480 & UN3090)

Terminology

Hazmat / Dangerous Goods
Terms used interchangeably to describe materials posing risk to health, safety, property, or the environment.

Limited Quantity
Classification for small amounts of hazardous materials, typically consumer goods. Allows ground shipping without hazmat fees or special handling.

Fully Regulated
Hazardous materials exceeding limited quantity thresholds. Require stricter handling, additional documentation, and carrier fees. iDrive does not support fully regulated shipments.

Class (DOT Hazard Class)
Nine categories defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation to classify hazardous materials.

Division
A sub-class within a DOT hazard class that provides more specific categorization.

UN ID
A four-digit number assigned by the United Nations to identify hazardous materials (e.g., UN1950 for aerosols).

Packing Group
Indicates the level of danger for a hazardous material:

  • Group I: High danger

  • Group II: Medium danger

  • Group III: Low danger