What document must accompany a dangerous goods shipment by air to declare its contents?

• A. The Air Waybill
• B. The Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods
• C. Dangerous Goods Note
• D. Consignment Note

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that air shipments of dangerous goods require a formal declaration that communicates exactly what is inside and how it complies with safety regulations. The Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods is the document that the shipper signs to affirm that the dangerous goods are properly classified, described, packaged, marked, and labeled, and that the quantities and packaging meet the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. It includes the proper shipping name, UN number, hazard class, packing group, and an emergency contact, and it travels with the cargo so the airline and authorities can verify compliance before loading.

The Air Waybill serves as the contract of carriage and may note that dangerous goods are included, but it does not contain the detailed content declaration that the Shipper's Declaration provides. The other documents listed are not the standard, required declaration for air dangerous goods.