Montreal Convention 1999: Primary international convention governing international air cargo transportation, establishing rules for liability limits, documentation requirements, and carrier responsibilities

Warsaw Convention 1929: Historical convention and its protocols that may still apply to specific routes, establishing foundational rules for international air transport

FAA Regulations: Federal Aviation Administration regulations governing air transport safety, operations, and compliance requirements in the United States

DOT Regulations: U.S. Department of Transportation rules governing interstate transportation, including air cargo requirements

Carmack Amendment: Amendment to the Interstate Commerce Act governing carrier liability for domestic segments of cargo transportation

14 CFR Part 121: Federal regulations specifically governing air carrier operations and operating requirements

49 CFR Part 175: Hazardous Materials Regulations specific to air transport, including packaging, labeling, and handling requirements

TSA Security Requirements: Transportation Security Administration regulations for air cargo security, screening, and chain of custody

IATA Regulations: International Air Transport Association rules governing air transport procedures, documentation, and standardized practices

UCC Article 7: Uniform Commercial Code provisions governing documents of title and bills of lading in U.S. commerce

State Transportation Laws: Specific state-level regulations that may affect air cargo transportation within particular U.S. states

Homeland Security Regulations: Security requirements and protocols for air cargo transportation within and entering/leaving the United States

Customs Requirements: Import/export regulations and documentation requirements for international air shipments