49 CFR § 173.413 - Requirements for Type B packages.

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title: "49 CFR § 173.413 - Requirements for Type B packages."
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section_name: "Requirements for Type B packages."
chapter_name: "PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION"
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part_name: "SHIPPERS—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPMENTS AND PACKAGINGS"
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# 173.413 Requirements for Type B packages.

Except as provided in § 173.416, each Type B(U) or Type B(M) package must be designed and constructed to meet the applicable requirements specified in 10 CFR part 71.