What would be the required quantity to report for other types of equipment into which cargo may be loaded?
The following chart may be used as a guideline to determine what quantity should be reported for cargo loaded in various types of equipment. Although letters, documents and mail are not subject this rule (see Question #35), when a carrier uses Air AMS to report such articles under the provisions of other CBP regulations and directives, these guidelines may be used.
| Type of Equipment | Description | Air AMS Quantity |
| 1 Skid | A pallet made of wood, plastic or other material. The items aboard the skid may be secured with shrink-wrap, corrugated cardboard, a strap or other similar material. | The number of boxes, cartons, packages or other similar units loaded on the skid. |
| 1 Unit Load Device (ULD) containing boxes, cartons, packages or other similar units | A properly identified carrier container or metal flat form pallet with or without sides. | The number of boxes, cartons, packages, or other similar units loaded in the ULD. |
| 1 Fiberboard or Cardboard Box | A completely sealed or otherwise enclosed box containing one or more units. | 1 piece |
| 1 Bale | Garments or other materials in a sealed or otherwise enclosed sack. | 1 piece |
| 1 Postal Mail Bag | A bag containing material to be delivered to the appropriate postal authority | 1 piece |
| 1 Airline Company Mail Bag | Company documents only in a sealed sack. | 1 piece |
| 1 Courier Bag | A bag containing a variety of items including both document and non-document materials | The total number of items contained within the courier bag |
| 1 Bundle | A number of items that do not have any external packaging but are merely secured by a strap, bracket or similar device. For example, carpets secured by a rope. | The total number of items secured in the bundle. |
| 1 Drum | A metal, plastic or wooden barrel or similar device containing bulk merchandise such as liquid or grain | 1 piece |