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Based on 49 CFR 173.170, black powder for small arms classed as Division 1.1 may be reclassed as a Division 4.1 material for domestic transportation by motor vehicle, rail freight, and cargo vessel, provided you meet the following practical requirements:
* Approval: The powder must be examined and approved for both Division 1.1 and Division 4.1 classifications under §§ 173.56 and 173.58.
* Weight Limits: The total quantity of black powder in a single transport vehicle or freight container cannot exceed a net mass of 45.4 kg (100 pounds). (For cargo vessels, no more than four freight containers are allowed on board).
* Packaging:
* Pack the powder in inner metal or heavy wall conductive plastic receptacles with a net capacity of no more than 454 g (16 ounces) each.
* Place no more than 25 of these cans into one outer UN 4G fiberboard box.
* Arrange and protect the inner packagings to prevent the simultaneous ignition of their contents.
* The complete package must be of the same type examined under § 173.56.
* Marking: Each completed package must be clearly marked with the words “BLACK POWDER FOR SMALL ARMS” and the identification number “NA 0027”.
* Labeling: Each package must bear the FLAMMabling SOLID label.