consignee

FAQ: May the address of the consignee or consignor marked on a package be a PO Box?

The Hazardous Materials Regulations of the USDOT/PHMSA require the person who offers a hazardous material for transport (i.e., the shipper) to mark the package with the name and address of either the consignor or consignee except in certain specified circumstances. You can read all about this general marking requirement of 49 CFR 172.301(d) here:  The Name of the Consignor or Consignee as a Marking on a HazMat Packaging.

When required, is it acceptable for the address to be a post office box instead of a physical address?

Yes.

This USDOT/PHMSA letter of interpretation makes it clear:  03-0156.

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The Name of the Consignor (Shipper) or Consignee (Receiver) as a Marking on a HazMat Packaging

Unless an exception exists, the Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) of the USDOT/PHMSA require the use of the four hazard communication methods when a hazardous material is offered for transportation; these are:

  • Shipping Papers
  • Placards
  • HazMat Labels
  • Markings

Markings are information affixed to the outside of the package, freight container, or transport vehicle used to communicate information about the hazardous material inside.  This article will explore one of the requirements for marking a non-bulk HazMat packaging: the  consignee’s or consignor’s name and address. (more…)