3203.7.4 Limited quantities of Group A plastics in mixed commodities.
FC § 3203.7.4
FC Figure 3203.7.4 shall be used to determine the quantity of Group A plastics allowed to be stored in a package or carton or on a pallet without increasing the commodity classification. FC Figure 3203.7.4Mixed Commodities a, b a. This figure is intended to determine the commodity classification of a mixed commodity in a package, carton or on a pallet where plastics are involved. b. The following is an example of how to apply the figure: A package containing a Class III commodity has 12-percent Group A expanded plastic by volume. The weight of the unexpanded Group A plastic is 10 percent. This commodity is classified as a Class IV commodity. If the weight of the unexpanded plastic is increased to 14 percent, the classification changes to a high-hazard commodity. c. Percent by volume = Volume of plastic in pallet load Total volume of plastic load, including palletd. Percent by weight = Weight of plastic in pallet load Total weight of plastic load, including pallet
