Ask X3What does 49 CFR 173.174 (Refrigerating machines) require?
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According to 49 CFR 173.174, if you are shipping a fully assembled refrigerating machine that contains 7 kg (15 pounds) or less of a flammable liquid enclosed in a strong, tight receptacle, the shipment is excepted from labeling (unless transported by air) and from standard specification packaging requirements.
Additionally, these shipments are exempt from:
* Placarding (Subpart F of Part 172)
* Carriage by rail (Part 174), *except* that you must still follow § 174.24 regarding shipping papers.
* Carriage by highway (Part 177), *except* that you must still follow § 177.817 regarding shipping papers.