Split Shipments

Shipments can be split according to procedures identified in GDSS 4500.9-R. Follow the requirements in A17.2.5. A person other than the certifying official can make changes to fields 5 and 16 for the number of packages only, adding a signature above the changes.

All other entries in field 16 (such as type of packaging and net quantity) can only be changed by the certifying official.

A "true copy" must be prepared according to A17.2.4. The original Shipper's Declaration form will accompany the aircraft manifest with the first shipment. A true copy must be attached to the rest of the subsequent split shipment(s) with the aircraft manifest and station manifest. Each Shipper's Declaration form must reflect the correct TCN and number of packages.

The statement "Shipment split at XXX IAW GDSS 4500.9-R, Part II" on the reverse side of all Shipper's Declaration forms must be added, but using the Air Terminal three letter code instead of XXX.

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