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IATA Cargo Codes - INI

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.

IATA air cargo special handling codes international shipping dangerous goods logistics
[item.active-temperature-controlled]
code=ACT
slug=active-temperature-controlled
name=Active Temperature Controlled System
description=Cargo requiring active temperature control.
category=temperature

[item.aircraft-on-ground]
code=AOG
slug=aircraft-on-ground
name=Aircraft on Ground
description=Urgent parts needed for aircraft repair or maintenance.
category=priority

[item.live-animal]
code=AVI
slug=live-animal
name=Live Animal
description=Code used for transportation of live animals.
category=live

[item.outsized]
code=BIG
slug=outsized
name=Outsized
description=Oversized cargo exceeding standard dimensions.
category=size

[item.cargo-aircraft-only]
code=CAO
slug=cargo-aircraft-only
name=Cargo Aircraft Only
description=Cargo that can only be transported on cargo aircraft, not passenger aircraft.
category=restriction

[item.cool-goods]
code=COL
slug=cool-goods
name=Cool Goods
description=Refrigerated cargo requiring storage and transport at 2°C to 8°C.
category=temperature

[item.control-room-temperature]
code=CRT
slug=control-room-temperature
name=Control Room Temperature
description=Cargo requiring management at room temperature range of 15°C to 25°C.
category=temperature

[item.foodstuffs]
code=EAT
slug=foodstuffs
name=Foodstuffs
description=Food products cargo.
category=general

[item.undeveloped-film]
code=FIL
slug=undeveloped-film
name=Undeveloped/Unexposed Film
description=Undeveloped or unexposed film.
category=sensitive

[item.frozen-goods]
code=FRO
slug=frozen-goods
name=Frozen Goods
description=Frozen cargo requiring storage and transport at -18°C or below.
category=temperature

[item.heavy-cargo]
code=HEA
slug=heavy-cargo
name=Heavy Cargo
description=Heavy cargo of 150 kg or more per piece.
category=size

[item.hatching-eggs]
code=HEG
slug=hatching-eggs
name=Hatching Eggs
description=Eggs for hatching.
category=live

[item.human-remains]
code=HUM
slug=human-remains
name=Human Remains in Coffin
description=Human remains in a coffin.
category=special

[item.dry-ice]
code=ICE
slug=dry-ice
name=Dry Ice
description=Solid carbon dioxide (dry ice).
category=dangerous

[item.living-human-organs]
code=LHO
slug=living-human-organs
name=Living Human Organs/Blood
description=Living human organs or blood.
category=priority

[item.magnetized-material]
code=MAG
slug=magnetized-material
name=Magnetized Material
description=Magnetized materials.
category=dangerous

[item.hunting-trophies]
code=PEA
slug=hunting-trophies
name=Hunting Trophies, Skins, Hide
description=Hunting trophies, skins, hide and articles of species.
category=regulatory

[item.flowers]
code=PEF
slug=flowers
name=Flowers
description=Fresh flowers.
category=perishable

[item.meat]
code=PEM
slug=meat
name=Meat
description=Meat cargo.
category=perishable

[item.fruits-vegetables]
code=PEP
slug=fruits-vegetables
name=Fruits and Vegetables
description=Fruits and vegetables cargo.
category=perishable

[item.perishable-cargo]
code=PER
slug=perishable-cargo
name=Perishable Cargo
description=Time and temperature-sensitive perishable cargo.
category=perishable

[item.fish-seafood]
code=PES
slug=fish-seafood
name=Fish/Seafood
description=Fish and seafood cargo.
category=perishable

[item.pharmaceuticals]
code=PIL
slug=pharmaceuticals
name=Pharmaceuticals
description=Pharmaceutical cargo.
category=pharma

[item.quick-ramp-transfer]
code=QRT
slug=quick-ramp-transfer
name=Quick Ramp Transfer
description=Cargo requiring quick ramp transfer.
category=priority

[item.reserved-air-cargo]
code=RAC
slug=reserved-air-cargo
name=Reserved Air Cargo
description=Reserved air cargo.
category=priority

[item.valuable-cargo]
code=VAL
slug=valuable-cargo
name=Valuable Cargo
description=High-value valuable cargo.
category=security

[item.vulnerable-cargo]
code=VUN
slug=vulnerable-cargo
name=Vulnerable Cargo
description=Physically vulnerable cargo.
category=sensitive

[item.wet-cargo]
code=WET
slug=wet-cargo
name=Wet Cargo
description=Wet material not packed in watertight containers.
category=general

[item.priority-small-package]
code=XPS
slug=priority-small-package
name=Priority Small Package
description=Small package requiring priority handling.
category=priority

[item.flammable-gas]
code=RFG
slug=flammable-gas
name=Flammable Gas
description=Dangerous Goods Class 2.1 flammable gas.
category=dangerous

[item.flammable-liquid]
code=RFL
slug=flammable-liquid
name=Flammable Liquid
description=Dangerous Goods Class 3 flammable liquid.
category=dangerous

[item.oxidizer]
code=ROX
slug=oxidizer
name=Oxidizer
description=Dangerous Goods Class 5.1 oxidizer.
category=dangerous

[item.toxic-substance]
code=RPB
slug=toxic-substance
name=Toxic Substance
description=Dangerous Goods Class 6.1 toxic substance.
category=dangerous

[item.infectious-substance]
code=RIS
slug=infectious-substance
name=Infectious Substance
description=Dangerous Goods Class 6.2 infectious substance.
category=dangerous

[item.radioactive-white]
code=RRW
slug=radioactive-white
name=Radioactive Material Category I-White
description=Dangerous Goods Class 7 radioactive material Category I.
category=dangerous

[item.lithium-ion-excepted]
code=ELI
slug=lithium-ion-excepted
name=Lithium Ion Batteries Excepted
description=Lithium ion batteries excepted from IATA DGR.
category=dangerous

[item.lithium-ion-regulated]
code=RLI
slug=lithium-ion-regulated
name=Lithium Ion Batteries Regulated
description=Fully regulated lithium ion batteries.
category=dangerous