Change of Special Handling Code for Vehicle and Update to the Cargo Website Booking Screen


Please note that, in accordance with the 2026 revision of the IATA DGR, we are providing information on the changes to the Special Handling Codes for Vehicle

(automobiles, motorcycles, electric bicycles, etc.) and important notes for booking on the cargo website

 

If you have any questions regarding the declaration and carriage of dangerous goods, please contact your nearest Korean Air Cargo office.

 

 

1. IATA DGR 67th Changes (Special Handling Codes Update)

 

    ㅇ Application of Special Handling Codes for Vehicle (Automobiles, Motorcycles, Electric Bicycles, etc.) Based on Power Source (Previously Applied as ‘RMD’)

 

UN Number

Proper Shipping Name

Special Handling (SCC) Code

Current (2025)

Change (2026)

UN 3166

Vehicle, flammable gas powered

RMD

RVF

Vehicle, flammable liquid powered

RMD

RVF

Vehicle, fuel cell, flammable gas powered

RMD

RVF

Vehicle, fuel cell, flammable liquid powered

RMD

RVF

Vehicle, flammable liquid powered, hybrid

RMD

RVH

Vehicle, flammable gas powered, hybrid

RMD

RVH

UN 3556

Vehicle, lithium ion battery powered

RMD

RVB

UN 3557

Vehicle, lithium metal battery powered

RMD

RVB

UN 3558

Vehicle, sodium ion battery powered

RMD

RVB

UN 3171

Battery-powered vehicle

RMD

RVO


 

2. Changes to the Cargo Website and Important Booking Notes

 

    1) Cargo Website Updates (Booking Screen)

 

       ㅇ Changes to Special Handling Codes Automatically Applied to the Following Vehicle-Related Commodity

             - Applicable Commodity : AUTOMOBILE, MOTORVEH (Current : RMD → Change : DGR)

 

       ㅇ Revision of the Proper Shipping Name List Displayed When Entering UN3166 in the Capture Dangerous Goods

 

          Details Field

           - Vehicle, flammable gas powered (SCC Code : RVF)

           - Vehicle, flammable gas powered (SCC Code : RVH, For Hybrid Vehicle)

           - Vehicle, flammable liquid powered (SCC Code : RVF)

           - Vehicle, flammable liquid powered (SCC Code : RVH, For Hybrid Vehicle)

  

    2) Important Notes for Booking

 

       ㅇ When entering information in the Capture Dangerous Goods Details field and selecting the PSN, 

           check the Special Handling Code on the right and proceed with booking under the applicable item

          

 

 

3. Effective date : 1 January 2026 (based on the point of departure)