Container Certification Statements

This is to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a three-year renewal for the information collection titled, "Container Certification Statements." This reporting requirement is mandatory for the person responsible for packing or loading a freight container or transport vehicle containing hazardous materials for transportation by manned vessel in ocean or coastwise service. Furthermore, there are additional requirements for persons who ship Class 1 hazardous materials (explosives), other than Division 1.4 in a similar manner. The documentation is required when a package is offered for transportation via vessel. This certification statement is a statement made by the required persons that they ascertain that the package was loaded, marked, and placarded properly. This may be indicated on a shipping paper or another accompanying document. Carriers receive this information to ensure that they are transporting packaging that has been certified as packaged properly.

The latest form for Container Certification Statements expires 2027-06-30 and can be found here.

Freight Container Packing Certification

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