Lighters
A lighter equipped with an ignition element and containing fuel is classified as a Class 3 flammable liquid. A lighter containing a flammable gas is classed as a Division 2.1 flammable gas. A lighter that contains either flammable liquid or flammable gas is permitted in domestic mail via surface transportation only with prior written approval, provided all the applicable requirements of 343.25 are met.
Description
Please see PUB 52 USPS Packaging Instruction 3C for more information.
Related Products
Toy Propellant Devices
The proper shipping name for a mailable toy propellant device is “model rocket motor” or “igniter.” A device that is assigned identification number NA0323 or UN0454 and classed as a Division 1.4S explosive is eligible for mailing in domestic mail via surface transportation only, provided that all requirements are met and the device is properly package. See specifications in 341.22a.
Contact
Required prior written Authorization must be obtained from:
Director, PCSC
Product Classification Service Center (PCSC)
90 Church St STE 3100
New York, NY 10007-2951
pcsc@usps.gov