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The Facts on Retail

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ctb-Retail.pdf

You’re responsible for properly classifying what you’re selling prior to offering it into the transportation system—and that means you need to know what constitutes a hazardous material, and how to ship it safely.

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Last updated: Tuesday, March 10, 2020