You can indeed ship aerosols with USPS! However, it’s important to distinguish whether the aerosols are flammable or not. Whether or not they are flammable will determine the type of service you’ll be able to use to ship them.
If Your Aerosols are Non-Flammable, You Can Use Any USPS Service
If you’re shipping non-flammable aerosols, you’re in luck! You can use any USPS service to ship non-flammable aerosols. That means you’re free to use USPS First Class Package Service, Priority Mail, or Priority Mail Express. Some examples of non-flammable aerosols include shaving cream, whipped cream, and cheese whiz.
According to USPS’ website, here’s what you need to do in order to get shipping:
- For non-metal primary receptacles, make sure that max capacity is 4 fluid ounces per mailpiece
- For metal primary receptacles, make sure that max capacity is 33.8 fluid ounces per mailpiece
- Affix Limited Quantity Y Label on the package
- Affix ID-8000, Class Hazard Class 9, Consumer Commodity sticker on the package
- Include a Declaration of Dangerous Goods with the parcel
For Flammable Aerosols, You Can Only Use Surface Transportation
If your aerosols are flammable, you’ll be restricted to USPS’ ground transportation services. Those services include Retail Ground at the Post Office, and Parcel Select Ground when you use online shipping software. Some examples of flammable aerosols include hairspray, spray paint, and disposable fuel.
According to USPS’ website, here’s what you need to do in order to get shipping:
- For non-metal primary receptacles, make sure that max capacity is 4 fluid ounces per mailpiece
- For metal primary receptacles, make sure that max capacity is 33.8 fluid ounces per mailpiece
- Affix the Limited Quantity Label to your package
Pro Tip: To find out if your aerosols are flammable, check the can or the packaging! It will usually indicate whether or not the contents or flammable on there.
What About International?
Unfortunately, USPS prohibits aerosols to be shipped internationally. In this case, it doesn’t matter whether they are flammable or non-flammable. Sorry!
Want more information on USPS’ policies for shipping aerosols? Check out the USPS packaging instructions for shipping aerosols to make sure you’re doing everything right.
Lyn
Can I ship Nabisco Kraft Easy cheese in a can overseas to an APO address via USPS?
Rockwell Sands
Hi Lyn – there isn’t anything stopping you from shipping this! USPS considers military addresses as domestic destinations, so you can definitely ship these items via Priority Mail, if you like. Just be sure to follow the instructions outlined in the guide above!
Lyn
Can I ship Kraft Easy cheese cans internationally via priority mail?
Annie
Can a 1 lb 3 oz total 19 Oz can of Lysol disinfectant spray be mailed through the post office
Rockwell Sands
Hi Annie – it sure can! You’ll just need to ship it via Retail Ground or Parcel Select Ground service, and place this Limited Quantity Label on the outside of your package.
BEATRIZ
CAN I SHIP LYSOL SPRAY CANS TO NEW YORK BY PARCEL?
Rockwell Sands
Hi Beatriz, yes you can! You’ll need to ship them Parcel Select Ground (or Retail Ground at the Post Office), and then affix the proper labeling to the package. You’ll want to affix this Limited Quantity Label to your package, and write “Surface Transportation Only” on it as well.
Hope this helps!