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Interpretation Response #10-0221 ([Metropolis Industries, LLC] [Mr. Kyle Long])

Below is the interpretation response detail and a list of regulations sections applicable to this response.

Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date:

Company Name: Metropolis Industries, LLC

Individual Name: Mr. Kyle Long

Location State: MI Country: US

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Response text:

October 29, 2010

 

 

Mr. Kyle Long

Metropolis Industries, LLC.

29193 Northwestern Hwy.

Suite 549

Southfield, MI 48034

Reference No.: 10-0221

Dear Mr. Long:

This is in response to your email requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to the transportation from Taiwan to Long Beach, California of your product, "Partystar Spiked Jel Shots," an alcoholic gelatin. You state your product is composed of 12% alcohol by volume, contained in 37.5 ml sealed plastic cups, and further packed in a corrugated box. You ask whether your product is subject to the HMR.

Under § 173.22 of the HMR, it is the shipper's responsibility to properly class and describe a hazardous material in accordance with Parts 172 and 173 of the HMR. Generally, this Office does not perform that function. However, § 173.150(d) excepts an alcoholic beverage (wine and distilled spirits as defined in 27 CFR 4.10 and 5.11) from the HMR if it: (1) contains 24% or less alcohol by volume; (2) is in an inner packaging of 5 L (1.3 gallons) or less, and for transportation on passenger-carrying aircraft it conforms to § 175.10(a)(4) of the HMR as checked or carry-on baggage; or (3) is a Packing Group III alcoholic beverage in a packaging of 250 L (66 gallons) or less, unless transported by air. Therefore, based on the information you provided, it appears your product is not subject to the HMR because it meets the requirements specified in § 173.150(d).

I hope this satisfies your inquiry. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.

Sincerely,

T. Glenn Foster

Chief, Standards Development

Office of Hazardous Materials Standards

173.22,173.150, 175.10

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