What are the general entries on a shipping paper called?

• A. A Basic Description
• B. A Hazard Summary
• C. A Carrier Declaration
• D. A Shipping Label

Answer: (A)

On shipping papers, the general entries used to identify what’s being shipped are called a Basic Description. This is the essential identifier used by shippers, carriers, and emergency responders to recognize the material and its hazards. It includes the four key pieces of information: the proper shipping name, the hazard class or division, the UN/ID number, and the packing group (when applicable). Together, these elements provide a concise, standardized description that allows quick understanding of what is on the ship and how it should be handled.

The other items listed aren’t the general entry on the shipping paper. A hazard summary is a separate overview of hazards that might appear in other materials or manuals, not the basic shipping paper entry. A carrier declaration is a different document used in some shipments to declare specifics to the carrier. A shipping label is the visual label affixed to the package, not the information entry on the shipping paper.