Which of the following is true about the documentation required for air shipments of Category B infectious substances?

• A. Only an itemized list of contents and air waybill
• B. Full technical dossier and packing list
• C. Commercial invoice and packing list
• D. No documents are required

Answer: (A)

Category B infectious substances are regulated for air transport with a relatively light documentation load. The required papers are simply an itemized list of contents (the packing list) and the air waybill. This minimal set ensures the carrier has a clear view of what is in the shipment and the formal record of transport, without the extensive documentation that Category A shipments require. The full technical dossier is not needed for Category B, and a commercial invoice, while useful for customs, is not the dangerous goods document required for air transport. In short, you provide a packing list detailing the contents and the air waybill to accompany the shipment.