Class 1 — Explosives

Summary

Substances and articles with explosive, pyrotechnic or fire-hazard properties (Divisions 1.1-1.6). Ammunition falls in Division 1.4S under packaging-restricted conditions.

Packing / quantity notes

Ammunition (small-arms, Division 1.4S) can be accepted in checked baggage by some airlines at IATA DGR 2.3.A.2 — subject to airline approval, max 5 kg net weight per passenger, original packaging. Civilian carry-on is prohibited everywhere.

Examples

• Fireworks
• Sporting ammunition (Division 1.4S, cargo-only with specific packaging)
• Blasting caps
• Signal flares

Related items documented on this site

• Sporting ammunition

Sources

• iata.org
• faa.gov

See also

• All 9 DG classes →
• Lithium batteries in detail →
• Carry-on rules →
• Checked-bag rules →