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49 CFR 178.905
Large Packaging identification codes.
Current as of 2026-08-18 Government source
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View source Large packaging code designations consist of: two numerals specified in paragraph (a) of this section; followed by the capital letter(s) specified in paragraph (b) of this section.#
(a)Large packaging code number designations are as follows: 50 for rigid Large Packagings; or 51 for flexible Large Packagings.#
(b)Large Packagings code letter designations are as follows:#
(1)“A” means steel (all types and surface treatments).#
(2)“B” means aluminum.#
(3)“C” means natural wood.#
(4)“D” means plywood.#
(5)“F” means reconstituted wood.#
(6)“G” means fiberboard.#
(7)“H” means plastic.#
(8)“M” means paper, multiwall.#
(9)“N” means metal (other than steel or aluminum).#