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IATA Cargo Codes are Special Handling Codes (SHC) for air cargo defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). These codes are used to identify cargo requiring special handling such as live animals, perishables, valuables, and dangerous goods, ensuring proper transportation management. Defined in the IATA TACT Rules and Cargo IMP Manual, they are used universally by airlines and cargo handlers worldwide.
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<thead><tr><th>code</th><th>slug</th><th>name</th><th>description</th><th>category</th></tr></thead>
<tbody><tr><td>ACT</td><td>active-temperature-controlled</td><td>Active Temperature Controlled System</td><td>Cargo requiring active temperature control.</td><td>temperature</td></tr>
<tr><td>AOG</td><td>aircraft-on-ground</td><td>Aircraft on Ground</td><td>Urgent parts needed for aircraft repair or maintenance.</td><td>priority</td></tr>
<tr><td>AVI</td><td>live-animal</td><td>Live Animal</td><td>Code used for transportation of live animals.</td><td>live</td></tr>
<tr><td>BIG</td><td>outsized</td><td>Outsized</td><td>Oversized cargo exceeding standard dimensions.</td><td>size</td></tr>
<tr><td>CAO</td><td>cargo-aircraft-only</td><td>Cargo Aircraft Only</td><td>Cargo that can only be transported on cargo aircraft, not passenger aircraft.</td><td>restriction</td></tr>
<tr><td>COL</td><td>cool-goods</td><td>Cool Goods</td><td>Refrigerated cargo requiring storage and transport at 2°C to 8°C.</td><td>temperature</td></tr>
<tr><td>CRT</td><td>control-room-temperature</td><td>Control Room Temperature</td><td>Cargo requiring management at room temperature range of 15°C to 25°C.</td><td>temperature</td></tr>
<tr><td>EAT</td><td>foodstuffs</td><td>Foodstuffs</td><td>Food products cargo.</td><td>general</td></tr>
<tr><td>FIL</td><td>undeveloped-film</td><td>Undeveloped/Unexposed Film</td><td>Undeveloped or unexposed film.</td><td>sensitive</td></tr>
<tr><td>FRO</td><td>frozen-goods</td><td>Frozen Goods</td><td>Frozen cargo requiring storage and transport at -18°C or below.</td><td>temperature</td></tr>
<tr><td>HEA</td><td>heavy-cargo</td><td>Heavy Cargo</td><td>Heavy cargo of 150 kg or more per piece.</td><td>size</td></tr>
<tr><td>HEG</td><td>hatching-eggs</td><td>Hatching Eggs</td><td>Eggs for hatching.</td><td>live</td></tr>
<tr><td>HUM</td><td>human-remains</td><td>Human Remains in Coffin</td><td>Human remains in a coffin.</td><td>special</td></tr>
<tr><td>ICE</td><td>dry-ice</td><td>Dry Ice</td><td>Solid carbon dioxide (dry ice).</td><td>dangerous</td></tr>
<tr><td>LHO</td><td>living-human-organs</td><td>Living Human Organs/Blood</td><td>Living human organs or blood.</td><td>priority</td></tr>
<tr><td>MAG</td><td>magnetized-material</td><td>Magnetized Material</td><td>Magnetized materials.</td><td>dangerous</td></tr>
<tr><td>PEA</td><td>hunting-trophies</td><td>Hunting Trophies, Skins, Hide</td><td>Hunting trophies, skins, hide and articles of species.</td><td>regulatory</td></tr>
<tr><td>PEF</td><td>flowers</td><td>Flowers</td><td>Fresh flowers.</td><td>perishable</td></tr>
<tr><td>PEM</td><td>meat</td><td>Meat</td><td>Meat cargo.</td><td>perishable</td></tr>
<tr><td>PEP</td><td>fruits-vegetables</td><td>Fruits and Vegetables</td><td>Fruits and vegetables cargo.</td><td>perishable</td></tr>
<tr><td>PER</td><td>perishable-cargo</td><td>Perishable Cargo</td><td>Time and temperature-sensitive perishable cargo.</td><td>perishable</td></tr>
<tr><td>PES</td><td>fish-seafood</td><td>Fish/Seafood</td><td>Fish and seafood cargo.</td><td>perishable</td></tr>
<tr><td>PIL</td><td>pharmaceuticals</td><td>Pharmaceuticals</td><td>Pharmaceutical cargo.</td><td>pharma</td></tr>
<tr><td>QRT</td><td>quick-ramp-transfer</td><td>Quick Ramp Transfer</td><td>Cargo requiring quick ramp transfer.</td><td>priority</td></tr>
<tr><td>RAC</td><td>reserved-air-cargo</td><td>Reserved Air Cargo</td><td>Reserved air cargo.</td><td>priority</td></tr>
<tr><td>VAL</td><td>valuable-cargo</td><td>Valuable Cargo</td><td>High-value valuable cargo.</td><td>security</td></tr>
<tr><td>VUN</td><td>vulnerable-cargo</td><td>Vulnerable Cargo</td><td>Physically vulnerable cargo.</td><td>sensitive</td></tr>
<tr><td>WET</td><td>wet-cargo</td><td>Wet Cargo</td><td>Wet material not packed in watertight containers.</td><td>general</td></tr>
<tr><td>XPS</td><td>priority-small-package</td><td>Priority Small Package</td><td>Small package requiring priority handling.</td><td>priority</td></tr>
<tr><td>RFG</td><td>flammable-gas</td><td>Flammable Gas</td><td>Dangerous Goods Class 2.1 flammable gas.</td><td>dangerous</td></tr>
<tr><td>RFL</td><td>flammable-liquid</td><td>Flammable Liquid</td><td>Dangerous Goods Class 3 flammable liquid.</td><td>dangerous</td></tr>
<tr><td>ROX</td><td>oxidizer</td><td>Oxidizer</td><td>Dangerous Goods Class 5.1 oxidizer.</td><td>dangerous</td></tr>
<tr><td>RPB</td><td>toxic-substance</td><td>Toxic Substance</td><td>Dangerous Goods Class 6.1 toxic substance.</td><td>dangerous</td></tr>
<tr><td>RIS</td><td>infectious-substance</td><td>Infectious Substance</td><td>Dangerous Goods Class 6.2 infectious substance.</td><td>dangerous</td></tr>
<tr><td>RRW</td><td>radioactive-white</td><td>Radioactive Material Category I-White</td><td>Dangerous Goods Class 7 radioactive material Category I.</td><td>dangerous</td></tr>
<tr><td>ELI</td><td>lithium-ion-excepted</td><td>Lithium Ion Batteries Excepted</td><td>Lithium ion batteries excepted from IATA DGR.</td><td>dangerous</td></tr>
<tr><td>RLI</td><td>lithium-ion-regulated</td><td>Lithium Ion Batteries Regulated</td><td>Fully regulated lithium ion batteries.</td><td>dangerous</td></tr></tbody>
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