01Typical goods and risks
Examples: Lithium batteries (UN 3480/3481/3090/3091), dry ice, environmentally hazardous substances, airbag units (UN 3268).
Risks: Catch-all class for hazards not covered by 1–8 — notably lithium batteries as the dominant transport risk.
Before every shipment, conduct a risk assessment for the specific packaging, loading and routing combination — especially for tunnels, ferry passages and transit countries with special regimes.
02ADR — road transport
ADR; Sonderbestimmungen für Lithium (SP 188, 230, 376, 636).
Required: transport document per 5.4.1 ADR, UN packaging codes, hazard labels and orange warning panel on the vehicle. Drivers need the ADR certificate (basic and, if applicable, specialisation courses).
03IMDG — sea freight
IMDG; Lithium-Batterien erfordern spezifische UN-Nummer und Verpackungsanweisung.
Notes such as "Stow away from living quarters" or the segregation group are defined in IMDG Code Part 7. Mandatory document: Dangerous Goods Declaration. Containers must be CSC-certified and stowed per the CTU Code.
04IATA — air freight
IATA-DGR Section II für kleine Lithium; Section IA/IB Full-Regulation. Ständige Updates — Edition prüfen!
IATA DGR is updated annually — operators must verify the current yearly edition. Operator variations (OV) of individual airlines are binding. Shipper's declaration is mandatory and often available electronically (eDG).
Frequently asked questions
Can Class 9 — Miscellaneous dangerous goods be transported by air?
IATA-DGR Section II für kleine Lithium; Section IA/IB Full-Regulation. Ständige Updates — Edition prüfen! Always check the current IATA DGR edition and operator variations.
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Content on this page is based on editorial research using recognized industry standards (ICC, IATA, IMO, WCO, FIATA) and is continuously updated. Last reviewed: October 15, 2025.